WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency

Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”

Australian man with chronic pain breaks world record for number of pushups done in 1 hour

Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

Publix not offering COVID vaccines to children under 5

Publix says its pharmacies will not administer vaccines to children under the age of 5 at this time.

Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving

Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.

'Heightened alert': Abortion providers brace for Roe v. Wade ruling

Abortion providers and law enforcement officials worry about the public fallout once the Supreme Court decides on Roe v. Wade. Some also anticipate protests, harassment, and violence in states where abortion remains legal.

Latin dance can help improve your memory as you age, study suggests

All 333 participants were of Latinx descent because, according to researchers, Latinos have a higher risk of developing cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s.

Man reunited with Tampa hospital staff after surviving harrowing COVID battle

There was an emotional reunion outside Tampa General Hospital Thursday – but it almost never happened. He spent more than 100 days at TGH battling the delta variant of COVID-19, including nearly five weeks in intensive care.

Non-invasive eye exams could help predict heart attacks, study suggests

Researchers said if patients get routine eye exams and compare them against the model used in this study, physicians could predict if someone will have a heart attack as soon as five years before it happens.

Florida fights attempt to block state's new abortion law

Several abortion clinics have filed a lawsuit to challenge Florida's new abortion law and get a temporary injunction to keep it from taking effect July 1st. Under current law, Florida allows abortions up to 24 weeks. The new law will prevent abortions from being performed in the state after 15 weeks – reducing the amount of time by more than two months.

Arrival of COVID vaccines for kids uncertain at Florida retailers

Children age six months to five years old are now approved to receive COVID-19 vaccines, but FOX 13 News checked with local Walgreens, CVS, and Publix stores Monday. None of the Tampa Bay area retailers had the vaccines available. We also checked with Tampa General and Johns Hopkins All Children’s hospitals. No children’s vaccines had been received. 

Father’s Day event encourages men’s cancer screenings

A Tampa restaurateur and prostate cancer survivor uses Father’s Day to raise money and awareness for the disease.  

Doctors urge FDA to approve over-the-counter access to birth control

The push for more access to birth control comes as the nation waits for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend abortion rights in more than half the states.

Lawmakers ask Google to stop steering women to ‘fake’ abortion clinics

A recent study found 11% of searches for “abortion near me” or “abortion pill” sent Google users to “fake” abortion clinics, which are known for operating with the goal of talking women out of ending their pregnancies.

COVID-19 vaccine: CDC approves 1st shots for US kids under 5

With the CDC's final sign-off, roughly 18 million children under 5 will be eligible for COVID-19 shots beginning next week.

Memorial exhibit helps healing process after losing loved one

When a beloved member of the Creative Pinellas community died from COVID-19, her traditional family and work-family collaborated to remember her with an exhibit of her amazing artwork and ended up inviting the community to add their loved one's belongings to the collection.

Florida pharmacies will have COVID vaccines for eligible kids under 5

The White House says Florida doctors will be able to order COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 from the federal government. 

New Florida law would allow cities, counties to restrict smoking at parks, except cigars

A measure that would allow cities and counties to restrict smoking at beaches and parks that they own, is waiting for a signature from Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to information posted on the Florida Senate website.

New study reveals best time of day to work out for fat loss, muscle strength

The timing of exercise remains a controversial topic, but a new study suggests there may be an optimal time to workout to get the specific results you desire.