Register for the 2025 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks
October is breast cancer awareness month. FOX 13 is proud to team up once again with the American Cancer Society for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks.
October is breast cancer awareness month. FOX 13 is proud to team up once again with the American Cancer Society for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks.
Nearly 100 aboard Royal Caribbean ship fall ill in norovirus outbreak
This latest incident is the 19th cruise ship outbreak the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked this year.
This latest incident is the 19th cruise ship outbreak the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked this year.
Want to live to be over 100? These states have the most centenarians
See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.
See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.
Nearly 8,500 Florida acres saved from development
The Florida Cabinet in Tallahassee approved two giant conservation projects in Hardee and Okeechobee Counties.
The Florida Cabinet in Tallahassee approved two giant conservation projects in Hardee and Okeechobee Counties.
New trend has people taping their mouths shut at night: Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
Legacy Lane photography exhibit honors cancer survivors
Five eye-catching photo portraits of cancer survivors aim to inspire hope at the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center.
Five eye-catching photo portraits of cancer survivors aim to inspire hope at the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center.
Huntington’s Disease treated successfully for 1st time in landmark trial
Huntington’s disease has been successfully treated for the first time in a groundbreaking clinical trial.
Huntington’s disease has been successfully treated for the first time in a groundbreaking clinical trial.
'Nightmare bacteria' cases on the rise in US, CDC report finds
Infectious disease doctors are sounding the alarm after a new CDC report found that drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” infections rose drastically in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023.
Infectious disease doctors are sounding the alarm after a new CDC report found that drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” infections rose drastically in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023.
Florida invests millions in pediatric cancer research through Cancer Connect Collaborative
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will invest millions of dollars in pediatric cancer research over the next five years through the Cancer Connect Collaborative during a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will invest millions of dollars in pediatric cancer research over the next five years through the Cancer Connect Collaborative during a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday.
Pfizer boosts push for obesity treatments with $4.9B deal for Metsera
Pfizer is accelerating its push into this industry as obesity treatment demand has soared in recent years.
Pfizer is accelerating its push into this industry as obesity treatment demand has soared in recent years.
Trump's Tylenol warning causes pushback from medical community
Trump has suggested that using Tylenol while pregnant could increase the chance of kids developing autism, a claim that has since garnered negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.
Trump has suggested that using Tylenol while pregnant could increase the chance of kids developing autism, a claim that has since garnered negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.
James Van Der Beek makes surprise virtual appearance at 'Dawson's Creek' reunion
James Van Der Beek is battling stage 3 colorectal cancer and announced he wouldn't be able to make the "Dawson's Creek" fundraiser reunion.
James Van Der Beek is battling stage 3 colorectal cancer and announced he wouldn't be able to make the "Dawson's Creek" fundraiser reunion.
Tampa mom reacts after Trump links Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism
President Donald Trump, alongside Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced on Monday that they believe acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — is linked to higher autism rates when used during pregnancy.
President Donald Trump, alongside Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced on Monday that they believe acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — is linked to higher autism rates when used during pregnancy.
What is leucovorin? FDA to relabel drug for autism treatment
The FDA announced Monday that it would change the drug’s label to reflect potential benefits in reducing autism symptoms. Here's what we know.
The FDA announced Monday that it would change the drug’s label to reflect potential benefits in reducing autism symptoms. Here's what we know.
Want to avoid dementia? Study suggests you should hop on a bike
A JAMA Network Open study of nearly 480,000 UK adults found that choosing cycling for everyday trips was linked to a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, along with larger hippocampal volume.
A JAMA Network Open study of nearly 480,000 UK adults found that choosing cycling for everyday trips was linked to a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, along with larger hippocampal volume.
Autism and Tylenol: Trump’s HHS claims link if acetaminophen taken during pregnancy
The autism announcement today comes after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged earlier this year that the HHS would determine the cause by September.
The autism announcement today comes after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged earlier this year that the HHS would determine the cause by September.
Tampa homeless shelter unveils new community center
City of Tampa officials joined Tampa Hope leaders Monday for the opening of their new community center just one year after breaking ground.
City of Tampa officials joined Tampa Hope leaders Monday for the opening of their new community center just one year after breaking ground.
Study finds social media could alter teens' sleep patterns
New research finds age 13 is a turning point when bedtime screen use spikes, cutting into the sleep adolescents need most as they gain access to social media platforms.
New research finds age 13 is a turning point when bedtime screen use spikes, cutting into the sleep adolescents need most as they gain access to social media platforms.
Merck cancer shot gets FDA approval: What to know
The FDA has approved Keytruda Qlex, a faster, under-the-skin cancer treatment offering convenience and flexibility. Here's what we know.
The FDA has approved Keytruda Qlex, a faster, under-the-skin cancer treatment offering convenience and flexibility. Here's what we know.
Senior Spectacular Week: Tampa YMCA focuses on fall prevention for older adults
The Tampa YMCA is kicking off its Senior Spectacular Week in recognition of Falls Prevention Awareness Week.
The Tampa YMCA is kicking off its Senior Spectacular Week in recognition of Falls Prevention Awareness Week.