Fencing along Sunshine Skyway Bridge brings drop in number of suicides reported, first responders say
Tampa Bay first responders said they've seen a dramatic drop in the number of suicides since the fencing went up on Tampa Bay's Sunshine Skyway bridge.
Tampa Bay first responders said they've seen a dramatic drop in the number of suicides since the fencing went up on Tampa Bay's Sunshine Skyway bridge.
Hillsborough County students kickoff Mental Health Advisory Committee
This month, students from Hillsborough County high schools gathered for a day of networking to kick off the Mental Health Student Advisory Committee meetings for the 2022-23 school year.
This month, students from Hillsborough County high schools gathered for a day of networking to kick off the Mental Health Student Advisory Committee meetings for the 2022-23 school year.
Experimental brain implant zaps patients, quells food cravings, helps with binge eating
According to a report from the scientific journal Nature Medicine, two California women who were diagnosed with a binge-eating disorder, underwent surgery after several treatments failed to mend their cravings.
According to a report from the scientific journal Nature Medicine, two California women who were diagnosed with a binge-eating disorder, underwent surgery after several treatments failed to mend their cravings.
Juul to pay nearly $440M to settle states' investigation into marketing vaping to teens
Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs will pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states, including Florida, into the marketing of its high-nicotine vaping products, which have long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs will pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states, including Florida, into the marketing of its high-nicotine vaping products, which have long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
Miami company issues voluntary recall on some of its smoke salmon over possible listeria contamination
St. James Smokehouse based in Miami is voluntarily recalling some of its Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon over a possible listeria contamination.
St. James Smokehouse based in Miami is voluntarily recalling some of its Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon over a possible listeria contamination.
Parts of China re-enter COVID-19 lockdown days before holiday travel
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
Sunshine Skyway shines light on ovarian cancer
The Sunshine Skyway is changing colors again in hopes of bringing attention to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
The Sunshine Skyway is changing colors again in hopes of bringing attention to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Can you use expired COVID tests? Here’s how to check
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: What is the cancer that Jane Fonda announced she has?
Jane Fonda said she has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: What is it?
Jane Fonda said she has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: What is it?
Luke Bell's family says the singer struggled with mental illness before his death at 32: 'We are heartbroken'
'Unfortunately Luke suffered from the disease of mental illness, which progressed after his father's death in 2015,' the family wrote in a statement.
'Unfortunately Luke suffered from the disease of mental illness, which progressed after his father's death in 2015,' the family wrote in a statement.
Jane Fonda reveals cancer diagnosis: This is 'very treatable'
Jane Fonda revealed she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a lengthy Instagram post shared Friday.
Jane Fonda revealed she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a lengthy Instagram post shared Friday.
Couple helps non-profit provide self-rescue swim lessons after losing baby in drowning
After their 1-year-old named Aubrey drowned in the family pool in 2020, local couple Kristen and Matt Strojnowski are now helping other kids get self-rescue swim lessons.
After their 1-year-old named Aubrey drowned in the family pool in 2020, local couple Kristen and Matt Strojnowski are now helping other kids get self-rescue swim lessons.
Wendy’s E. coli outbreak spreads to more states, CDC says
The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.
The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.
Counselors work to increase awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month
Advocates are hopeful the launch this summer of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will help people in crisis get help. They believe the shorter number is easier to remember and increases access for help.
Advocates are hopeful the launch this summer of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will help people in crisis get help. They believe the shorter number is easier to remember and increases access for help.
CDC approves new COVID-19 boosters to target omicron variant
The CDC has approved new booster shots targeting the omicron variant of COVID-19.
The CDC has approved new booster shots targeting the omicron variant of COVID-19.
Floridians battling addiction can find personalized options with TreatmentATLAS
A new online tool just expanded to Florida aimed at providing personalized recovery options for those battling addiction. It could be the lifeline people need with finding the right treatment fit being a confusing and frustrating process.
A new online tool just expanded to Florida aimed at providing personalized recovery options for those battling addiction. It could be the lifeline people need with finding the right treatment fit being a confusing and frustrating process.
Woman who survived brain-eating amoeba offers hope to family of teen battling same parasite
A Tampa woman wants to provide hope to the family of a teenager battling a brain-eating amoeba by sharing her story of survival nearly 30 years after she fought off the same type of parasite.
A Tampa woman wants to provide hope to the family of a teenager battling a brain-eating amoeba by sharing her story of survival nearly 30 years after she fought off the same type of parasite.
CDC panel recommends tweaked COVID-19 booster
The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.
The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.
Sisters to host pop-up lemonade stand at Rowdies game to raise money for kids battling cancer
With September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a pop-up lemonade stand will be at the Tampa Bay Rowdies game raising money to kids battling the disease.
With September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a pop-up lemonade stand will be at the Tampa Bay Rowdies game raising money to kids battling the disease.