COVID vaccines for kids 5 and younger could start the week of June 20: White House
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
USF College of Nursing expanding undergraduate education as need for nurses grows
Florida is in critical need of nurses with projections showing that the state will face a shortage of more than 59,000 RNs and LPNs by 2035.
Florida is in critical need of nurses with projections showing that the state will face a shortage of more than 59,000 RNs and LPNs by 2035.
Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Melatonin overdoses in children increase over last 10 years, study finds
A new CDC study found melatonin overdoses in children skyrocketed over the last 10 years, and its use spiked during the pandemic.
A new CDC study found melatonin overdoses in children skyrocketed over the last 10 years, and its use spiked during the pandemic.
USF professor uses 'brain painting' to help treat those with ADHD through abstract art
The computer interfaced program is called “brain painting,” and it’s the brainchild of USF Researcher and Professor Marvin Andujar. He said the project started off from his work with brain-controlled drones, and then college students came to him for help with focus and concentration in classes.
The computer interfaced program is called “brain painting,” and it’s the brainchild of USF Researcher and Professor Marvin Andujar. He said the project started off from his work with brain-controlled drones, and then college students came to him for help with focus and concentration in classes.
Drug could help thousands with advanced breast cancer, researchers say
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
Advocates worry Amber Heard, Johnny Depp case might cause some victims to not speak out
A jury unanimously decided Amber Heard defamed Johnny Depp in publishing an op-ed in 2018 in which she described herself as a victim of domestic abuse.
A jury unanimously decided Amber Heard defamed Johnny Depp in publishing an op-ed in 2018 in which she described herself as a victim of domestic abuse.
'It's heartwarming': Community hosts fundraiser for St. Pete woman who lost legs after COVID complications
A St. Petersburg woman's story inspired many and Friday night the community gathered for a fundraiser in her honor.
A St. Petersburg woman's story inspired many and Friday night the community gathered for a fundraiser in her honor.
2 monkeypox strains found in US suggest undetected circulation
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
Governor DeSantis nixes mask punishment for Florida school districts
Breaking from the Legislature’s efforts to punish school districts that imposed mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday directed Florida’s new education commissioner to ignore a plan that would have made the districts ineligible for $200 million.
Breaking from the Legislature’s efforts to punish school districts that imposed mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday directed Florida’s new education commissioner to ignore a plan that would have made the districts ineligible for $200 million.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
Melatonin poisoning among kids on the rise, study says
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.
Jail diversion program helps adults diagnosed with mental health, substance abuse issues
Those accepted into the diversion program receive treatment at the Adele Gilbert Residential Treatment Facility for adults who have a diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse issues.
Those accepted into the diversion program receive treatment at the Adele Gilbert Residential Treatment Facility for adults who have a diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse issues.
New genetic experiment was found to shrink woman's pancreatic cancer
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Baby formula shortage: Out-of-stock rate continues to worsen, jumping to 73.5%
Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility is expected to restart production this week, but that still means products from the plant won't likely return to store shelves until at least mid-July.
Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility is expected to restart production this week, but that still means products from the plant won't likely return to store shelves until at least mid-July.
Elderly walking speed could indicate dementia risk, study finds
Researchers found that a dual decline in gait and cognitive function compared with non-decliners was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia. This risk was highest in those with both gait and memory decline.
Researchers found that a dual decline in gait and cognitive function compared with non-decliners was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia. This risk was highest in those with both gait and memory decline.
1st COVID-19 vaccine dose possible for kids under 5 as soon as June 21, White House says
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
New COVID-19 vaccine option Novavax hopes to win over FDA, Americans
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.