Study finds weight can return months after ending use of anti-obesity drugs
Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.
Thousands of Rich’s Ice Cream products recalled due to possible listeria contamination
The recall was recently upgraded to a Class II threat by the FDA.
Florida residents in 3 counties can receive free WeightWatchers subscriptions
Some Floridians will soon be able to receive a free WeightWatchers subscription.
8 children taken to hospital after seizure-like symptoms during youth choir concert
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
HHS to reform organ transplant system after probe finds donors showed 'signs of life'
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
New Florida law requires heart screenings for high school athletes. Here's what to know
A new Florida law dubbed the "Second Chance Act" is aimed at helping keep all high school student athletes safe before they start competing.
Is Coca-Cola with cane sugar worth it? Bay Area health, business experts weigh in
Local health and business experts are weighing in on whether the new cane-sugar-sweetened version of Coca-Cola is worth it.
Erik Menendez hospitalized for kidney stones, lawyer asks for medical furlough: TMZ
Erik Menendez has been hospitalized, and his attorney wants him released from prison ahead of an upcoming parole hearing.
No safe amount of processed meats, sugary drinks, trans fatty acids, new study shows
A new study shows there's no safe amount of processed meat, sugary drinks, or trans fatty acids that can be consumed.
Nuclear waste being transformed into promising cancer treatment
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.
Royal Caribbean cruise ship hit by mysterious illness affecting more than 140 passengers
Passengers and crew members became ill with symptoms on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas cruise to Mexico, prompting enhanced cleaning protocols on the ship.
Wellness Week: Fitness fun with DivaDance
FOX 13?s Jen Epstein shows us a fun way to get fit with some help from DivaDance.
Wellness Week: Fun with fitness
FOX 13?s Jen Epstein shows us ways to have fun while exercising, including hula hooping.
Polk mother shares tragedy of losing son in e-bike crash amid summer spike in pediatric e-bike injuries
A Polk County mother is raising awareness about the dangers of e-bikes after her son was hit and killed by a vehicle.
Wellness Week: Mindfulness & Meditation
FOX 13's Jen Epstein continues her Wellness Week special reports. Today she talks about mindfulness and meditation.
Florida surgeon general reiterates stance against COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, praises RFK Jr.
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo spoke in Tampa on Thursday, praising updated federal recommendations against COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for healthy children.
Florida man threatens to kill judge after court appearance: Affidavit
A man faces new charges after Pinellas County deputies say he called a judge a derogatory name in court, then threatened to kill another judge.
No link between aluminum in vaccines and autism, study says
A new study of 1.2 million kids found no link between aluminum in vaccines and autism or other chronic disorders. Here’s what we know.
31% of teens find AI chats “as satisfying or more satisfying" than human conversations
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Wellness Week: Eating healthy when eating out
FOX 13's Jen Epstein and her guests discuss eating healthy when eating out.