Florida among states with most monkeypox cases, health officials say
Health officials are closely monitoring the monkeypox outbreak. Florida is among the states with the most cases as the Florida Department of Health works to get the vaccine to the people who need it most.
Health officials are closely monitoring the monkeypox outbreak. Florida is among the states with the most cases as the Florida Department of Health works to get the vaccine to the people who need it most.
Napping could lead to high blood pressure, stroke, study suggests
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
FDA's ongoing analysis finds toxic arsenic, lead in certain baby foods — tips for parents to limit exposure
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
Woman hospitalized after suffering 15 spider bites, contracting flesh-eating bacteria
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Free skin, head, neck and oral screenings at Clearwater Beach
The Moffitt Cancer Center Mole Patrol is offering free skin, head, neck and oral cancer screenings Saturday, July 30th from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach.
The Moffitt Cancer Center Mole Patrol is offering free skin, head, neck and oral cancer screenings Saturday, July 30th from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach.
Hillsborough group gives women hope, healing as they start a hard-won new chapter
In a tiny house in Tampa Heights, there’s a window into a new life for women just out of jail.
In a tiny house in Tampa Heights, there’s a window into a new life for women just out of jail.
Polio live oral vaccine: Here's why the US stopped using it years ago
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Doctors urge caution as COVID-19 cases rise ahead of school year
Doctors said with less than a month until the kids return to the classroom, now is the time to prepare, especially as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Doctors said with less than a month until the kids return to the classroom, now is the time to prepare, especially as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
MLB struggles to get attendance back to pre-pandemic levels
Blame it on lingering effects of the pandemic, resentment over the lockout or fears over the economy.
Blame it on lingering effects of the pandemic, resentment over the lockout or fears over the economy.
Marco Rubio pushes to deepen Port Tampa Bay to ease supply chain woes
More than two years since the COVID-19 pandemic forced a global shutdown, supply chain issues continue to cause major disruptions in the global shipping industry.
More than two years since the COVID-19 pandemic forced a global shutdown, supply chain issues continue to cause major disruptions in the global shipping industry.
Salmonella outbreak in 11 states linked to these illegal pets
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Monkeypox in Florida: Monitoring continues as cases reach nearly 250
Tampa Bay area health officials are monitoring the nationwide monkeypox outbreak and say they will offer a vaccine when doses become available to those in ‘high-risk groups.’
Tampa Bay area health officials are monitoring the nationwide monkeypox outbreak and say they will offer a vaccine when doses become available to those in ‘high-risk groups.’
Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
President Biden taking Paxlovid to help with COVID-19 recovery, here’s how it works
Paxlovid requires a prescription. Earlier this month the FDA expanded access to the drug authorizing state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid to eligible patients.
Paxlovid requires a prescription. Earlier this month the FDA expanded access to the drug authorizing state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid to eligible patients.
NIH: COVID-19 booster-induced antibody response to omicron significantly decreases over time
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
New York reports first US polio case in nearly a decade
New York health officials have reported a case of polio – the first in the U.S. in nearly a decade.
New York health officials have reported a case of polio – the first in the U.S. in nearly a decade.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
Florida reports first human case of dengue of 2022, issues mosquito-born illness advisory
Health officials in Miami-Dade County issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory after the first case of dengue was confirmed this year in a Florida resident.
Health officials in Miami-Dade County issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory after the first case of dengue was confirmed this year in a Florida resident.