California Prop 1 for abortion rights passes
With the passing of Prop 1, abortion is permitted at any stage of pregnancy.
With the passing of Prop 1, abortion is permitted at any stage of pregnancy.
Local health officials monitor rise in RSV cases among children
RSV cases are on the rise across the country and in the Tampa Bay area, according to the CDC. Several local health departments Tuesday warned they're monitoring a higher number of pediatric emergency room visits caused by RSV compared to previous years.
RSV cases are on the rise across the country and in the Tampa Bay area, according to the CDC. Several local health departments Tuesday warned they're monitoring a higher number of pediatric emergency room visits caused by RSV compared to previous years.
Young Florida girl fighting aggressive brain cancer; will travel to D.C. for experimental treatment
A Florida community has rallied together to support a seven-year-old girl who is fighting an extremely aggressive form of cancer.
A Florida community has rallied together to support a seven-year-old girl who is fighting an extremely aggressive form of cancer.
'Night of Reflection' in St. Pete helps those grieving loved ones, friends
Everyone has felt grief before whether from losing a loved one or a friend, and community members in St. Petersburg came together to talk about that collective loss Friday.
Everyone has felt grief before whether from losing a loved one or a friend, and community members in St. Petersburg came together to talk about that collective loss Friday.
US flu hospitalization rate highest its been since 2009 swine flu pandemic, experts say
The winter flu season usually ramps up in December or January. Reports of another respiratory virus, RSV, also continue to increase nationally, although health officials are optimistic that they are seeing some early signs that the wave of RSV may be starting to wane.
The winter flu season usually ramps up in December or January. Reports of another respiratory virus, RSV, also continue to increase nationally, although health officials are optimistic that they are seeing some early signs that the wave of RSV may be starting to wane.
1.3 million Americans ration insulin amid high drug prices in US, study shows
David Himmelstein, a researcher of the study, told FOX Television Stations he is “greatly alarmed” by their findings.
David Himmelstein, a researcher of the study, told FOX Television Stations he is “greatly alarmed” by their findings.
Florida votes to ban gender-affirming care, treatments for transgender minors
The state of Florida has approved a proposal to ban gender-affirming medical care or treatments for transgender minors — a decision that is already expected to be challenged in court.
The state of Florida has approved a proposal to ban gender-affirming medical care or treatments for transgender minors — a decision that is already expected to be challenged in court.
End of daylight saving time can mark the beginning of bouts of seasonal depression
For millions of Americans, daylight saving time can mark the beginning of bouts of seasonal depression. Often times it’s just minor but for some the feelings can be overwhelming.
For millions of Americans, daylight saving time can mark the beginning of bouts of seasonal depression. Often times it’s just minor but for some the feelings can be overwhelming.
Non-stick pans could be releasing millions of tiny plastic particles into your food, study finds
Researchers in Australia tested several non-stick pots and pans and mimicked cooking and cleaning processes with steel and wooden spatulas and steel wool scrubbers.
Researchers in Australia tested several non-stick pots and pans and mimicked cooking and cleaning processes with steel and wooden spatulas and steel wool scrubbers.
Amoxicillin prescribed for children is in short supply, FDA says
Here's what you need to know about an antibiotic shortage to keep your family healthy.
Here's what you need to know about an antibiotic shortage to keep your family healthy.
CDC softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
Drinking low amounts of caffeine during pregnancy may impact child's height, study suggests
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
Study: Video games can lead to ‘enhanced cognitive performance in children’
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
Cooling technology helped save premature baby’s life, brain, doctors say
November is Prematurity Awareness Month and a St. Petersburg children's hospital is touting its ability to treat high-risk babies.
November is Prematurity Awareness Month and a St. Petersburg children's hospital is touting its ability to treat high-risk babies.
Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
Experimental cat allergy shot may provide longer-lasting relief
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
We finally know why some people get more mosquito bites than others
If you’re the friend who gets the most mosquito bites, science says it might not be a cruel random phenomenon.
If you’re the friend who gets the most mosquito bites, science says it might not be a cruel random phenomenon.
Polk County man to run Boston Marathon to give back to medical center that fixed potentially fatal condition
A Polk County man will be among 30,000 people expected to run the Boston Marathon this year. He's raising money for Tufts Medical Center in Boston which performed corrective surgery on him twice to fix a condition he was born with that prevented his skull from growing normally.
A Polk County man will be among 30,000 people expected to run the Boston Marathon this year. He's raising money for Tufts Medical Center in Boston which performed corrective surgery on him twice to fix a condition he was born with that prevented his skull from growing normally.
Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
After choking death of teen with special needs, parents seek clarity on staff response at Riverview High
After an 18-year-old with cerebral palsy died after choking at school, the school wrote in a report that the girl had a seizure. Her parents hope the school will provide clarity around what happened and the staff response, in order to prevent another tragedy.
After an 18-year-old with cerebral palsy died after choking at school, the school wrote in a report that the girl had a seizure. Her parents hope the school will provide clarity around what happened and the staff response, in order to prevent another tragedy.