Viral TikTok trend has people 'mouth taping' themselves before bedtime as doctors express caution
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
Rainwater unsafe to drink everywhere on Earth due to 'forever chemicals,' study says
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
Nebraska mother charged with helping her daughter have an abortion
A Nebraska woman is facing charges for getting abortion pills for her 17-year-old daughter to help her end her pregnancy around 24 weeks. Investigators used a search warrant to obtain Facebook messages between the two, where they discussed using medication to induce an abortion and planned to burn the fetus afterward.
A Nebraska woman is facing charges for getting abortion pills for her 17-year-old daughter to help her end her pregnancy around 24 weeks. Investigators used a search warrant to obtain Facebook messages between the two, where they discussed using medication to induce an abortion and planned to burn the fetus afterward.
Health officials urge caution after blue-green algae reported on Hillsborough River
Blue-green algae is common in Florida's freshwater environments. It can make people and pets sick and can negatively impact the surrounding ecosystem.
Blue-green algae is common in Florida's freshwater environments. It can make people and pets sick and can negatively impact the surrounding ecosystem.
Langya: Scientists monitoring newly-detected virus after 35 infected in China
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
Olivia Newton-John played 'instrumental' role as advocate for Moffitt Cancer Center
"Grease" actress Olivia Newton-John, 73, died Monday after a long journey with breast cancer. The singer and actress was an outspoken advocate for health awareness, and it's what connected her to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa.
"Grease" actress Olivia Newton-John, 73, died Monday after a long journey with breast cancer. The singer and actress was an outspoken advocate for health awareness, and it's what connected her to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa.
Blue-green algae bloom reported on Hillsborough River, health officials say
A health alert was issued Tuesday after a blue-green algae bloom was found on the Hillsborough River, local health officials said.
A health alert was issued Tuesday after a blue-green algae bloom was found on the Hillsborough River, local health officials said.
Arizona man details his monkeypox diagnosis as cases rise in the country
Monkeypox cases are on the rise in the Phoenix area and a man who was recently diagnosed with the illness is detailing his experience.
Monkeypox cases are on the rise in the Phoenix area and a man who was recently diagnosed with the illness is detailing his experience.
Lyme disease vaccine: 1st potential shot in 20 years enters late-stage trial
The only prior Lyme vaccine for people, made by another company, was pulled off the U.S. market in 2002.
The only prior Lyme vaccine for people, made by another company, was pulled off the U.S. market in 2002.
Sunglasses add another layer of protection for kids while under the Florida sun, doctors say
When it comes to the Florida sun, sunscreen is a must, but one survey found that 72% of parents apply sunblock to their kids, but only 30% use sunglasses. Experts say children should also have sunglasses that block UV exposure.
When it comes to the Florida sun, sunscreen is a must, but one survey found that 72% of parents apply sunblock to their kids, but only 30% use sunglasses. Experts say children should also have sunglasses that block UV exposure.
Monkeypox: What you should know as U.S. declares public health emergency
As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.
As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.
Ashton Kutcher reveals vasculitis diagnosis, says he couldn't walk, talk or hear
Ashton Kutcher revealed he couldn't walk, hear or talk after being diagnosed with vasculitis two years ago.
Ashton Kutcher revealed he couldn't walk, hear or talk after being diagnosed with vasculitis two years ago.
Florida Board of Medicine advances ban on transgender treatments for minors
Amid an outcry from the LGBTQ community and harsh criticism from a host of physicians and healthcare professionals, the Florida Board of Medicine advanced a plan that would ban doctors from performing gender-reassignment surgery or providing treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender people under age 18.
Amid an outcry from the LGBTQ community and harsh criticism from a host of physicians and healthcare professionals, the Florida Board of Medicine advanced a plan that would ban doctors from performing gender-reassignment surgery or providing treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender people under age 18.
Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Florida reports third highest monkeypox case count in the country
The monkeypox outbreak continues to spread. According to the CDC, Florida has the third-highest cast count in the country with 577 infected. In Tampa Bay, numbers have quadrupled over the last two weeks.
The monkeypox outbreak continues to spread. According to the CDC, Florida has the third-highest cast count in the country with 577 infected. In Tampa Bay, numbers have quadrupled over the last two weeks.
CDC: Two more illnesses reported in listeria outbreak connected to Big Olaf
The CDC reports two more illnesses were reported in a listeria outbreak connected to Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota.
The CDC reports two more illnesses were reported in a listeria outbreak connected to Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota.
Minnesota woman denied morning-after pill by pharmacist wins $25K
In a landmark case, a jury found a Minnesota pharmacy didn't discriminate against a woman who was denied the morning-after pill in 2019, but the jury did award her $25,000.
In a landmark case, a jury found a Minnesota pharmacy didn't discriminate against a woman who was denied the morning-after pill in 2019, but the jury did award her $25,000.
It's normal for kids to have back-to-school anxiety, here's how to help
With the first day of school set for Wednesday in most districts, child health experts say heading back to the classroom can trigger an upswing in anxiety in a lot of kids.
With the first day of school set for Wednesday in most districts, child health experts say heading back to the classroom can trigger an upswing in anxiety in a lot of kids.
NUK glass baby bottles sold on Amazon recalled over high lead levels
The recalled NUK-branded baby bottles were not intended to be sold in the U.S., according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recalled NUK-branded baby bottles were not intended to be sold in the U.S., according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
9-year-old recognized as hero for helping family escape Lakeland house fire
A fire started in the kitchen while Zniayah Armstrong, her siblings and 70-year-old grandmother were inside, according to Lakeland fire officials. Armstrong was able to get her siblings out and run to a neighbor to help her grandmother who fell.
A fire started in the kitchen while Zniayah Armstrong, her siblings and 70-year-old grandmother were inside, according to Lakeland fire officials. Armstrong was able to get her siblings out and run to a neighbor to help her grandmother who fell.