Beachgoers get free head-to-toe skin cancer screenings in Clearwater
Dozens of beachgoers received a free cancer screening at Clearwater Beach.
Dozens of beachgoers received a free cancer screening at Clearwater Beach.
3-year-old Pennsylvania boy contracts rare illness from tick bite
A Pennsylvania mom shares her son's medical journey to help others recognize the signs of a potentially perilous illness
A Pennsylvania mom shares her son's medical journey to help others recognize the signs of a potentially perilous illness
'No swim' advisories issued for several beaches in Sarasota, Manatee counties
Beachgoers are being advised to stay out of the water at several Manatee and Sarasota County beaches after elevated levels of bacteria were detected.
Beachgoers are being advised to stay out of the water at several Manatee and Sarasota County beaches after elevated levels of bacteria were detected.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
Tampa ICU nurse gets life-saving kidney transplant from Bradenton firefighter
A Bradenton firefighter has received the county’s highest honor for a firefighter after donating a kidney to a fellow firefighter’s wife.
A Bradenton firefighter has received the county’s highest honor for a firefighter after donating a kidney to a fellow firefighter’s wife.
Deadly bacteria found in continental U.S. soil for the first time
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Teen becomes caregiver for cancer-stricken parents: 'It's all love'
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
What causes a brain freeze? Tampa doctor explains the frigid phenomenon and how to stop it
Everyone’s experienced a brain freeze at some point, especially as the temperatures soar in the summer. But have you ever wondered what causes the sensation?
Everyone’s experienced a brain freeze at some point, especially as the temperatures soar in the summer. But have you ever wondered what causes the sensation?
'Pandemic puppies': Pet industry overrun with increase in new owners
One survey by the American Pet Products Association suggests as many as 300,000 American households added a pet in 2020. Two years later, all those new pets are putting stress on the pet industry.
One survey by the American Pet Products Association suggests as many as 300,000 American households added a pet in 2020. Two years later, all those new pets are putting stress on the pet industry.
Hillsborough teachers, staff trained in mental health awareness ahead of new school year
Given the high and sometimes deadly stakes of students having mental health breakdowns, the district mandates the training for all 25,000 employees.
Given the high and sometimes deadly stakes of students having mental health breakdowns, the district mandates the training for all 25,000 employees.
Tampa woman, Hillsborough High student team up to stock local schools with menstrual products
As students head back to school, a Tampa woman teamed up with a Hillsborough High student to tackle a seldom discussed problem in schools: Access to menstrual products.
As students head back to school, a Tampa woman teamed up with a Hillsborough High student to tackle a seldom discussed problem in schools: Access to menstrual products.
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19: ‘Back to the Oval’
Biden spoke publicly Wednesday to a round of applause, telling Americans that “COVID isn't gone” but that serious illness can be avoided with vaccines, booster shoots and treatments.
Biden spoke publicly Wednesday to a round of applause, telling Americans that “COVID isn't gone” but that serious illness can be avoided with vaccines, booster shoots and treatments.
Florida among states with most monkeypox cases, health officials say
Health officials are closely monitoring the monkeypox outbreak. Florida is among the states with the most cases as the Florida Department of Health works to get the vaccine to the people who need it most.
Health officials are closely monitoring the monkeypox outbreak. Florida is among the states with the most cases as the Florida Department of Health works to get the vaccine to the people who need it most.
Napping could lead to high blood pressure, stroke, study suggests
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
FDA's ongoing analysis finds toxic arsenic, lead in certain baby foods — tips for parents to limit exposure
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
Woman hospitalized after suffering 15 spider bites, contracting flesh-eating bacteria
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Free skin, head, neck and oral screenings at Clearwater Beach
The Moffitt Cancer Center Mole Patrol is offering free skin, head, neck and oral cancer screenings Saturday, July 30th from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach.
The Moffitt Cancer Center Mole Patrol is offering free skin, head, neck and oral cancer screenings Saturday, July 30th from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach.
Hillsborough group gives women hope, healing as they start a hard-won new chapter
In a tiny house in Tampa Heights, there’s a window into a new life for women just out of jail.
In a tiny house in Tampa Heights, there’s a window into a new life for women just out of jail.
Polio live oral vaccine: Here's why the US stopped using it years ago
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.