Britney Spears miscarriage shines light on common loss early on during pregnancy
For many women, finding out you are having a baby is a joyous time. However, 10% to 20% of known pregnancies end in a miscarriage, with the risk increasing with age.
For many women, finding out you are having a baby is a joyous time. However, 10% to 20% of known pregnancies end in a miscarriage, with the risk increasing with age.
Memorial garden honoring Carlie Brucia rededicated after much-needed repairs
A memorial garden for kidnapping victim Carlie Brucia is being rededicated after volunteers stepped up to help make some much-needed repairs. Over the years, the memorial fell in disarray, but after months of work it's back to looking much more like it did when it was first dedicated.
A memorial garden for kidnapping victim Carlie Brucia is being rededicated after volunteers stepped up to help make some much-needed repairs. Over the years, the memorial fell in disarray, but after months of work it's back to looking much more like it did when it was first dedicated.
Mental health mobile response unit helps more than 1,000 students in first year
A new program focused on the mental health of Hillsborough County students has been a success during its first year, district leaders said during a news conference Monday.
A new program focused on the mental health of Hillsborough County students has been a success during its first year, district leaders said during a news conference Monday.
New ovarian cancer diagnostic medication puts Moffitt doctors on forefront of saving lives
A new drug is helping doctors find hidden tumors and hopefully helps women live longer. Doctors at Moffitt Cancer Center say Cytalux makes it easier for surgeons to locate ovarian cancer lesions that are normally difficult to detect.
A new drug is helping doctors find hidden tumors and hopefully helps women live longer. Doctors at Moffitt Cancer Center say Cytalux makes it easier for surgeons to locate ovarian cancer lesions that are normally difficult to detect.
4 UK men infected with 'rare and unusual' cases of monkeypox, health officials say
British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.
British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.
Fauci says he'll leave White House if Trump wins 2024 election
Dr. Anthony Fauci laughed and said "no" when asked he if he would stay in his post as chief medical adviser at the White House if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
Dr. Anthony Fauci laughed and said "no" when asked he if he would stay in his post as chief medical adviser at the White House if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
Ex-nurse RaDonda Vaught sentenced to probation in patient medication death
A former Tennessee nurse whose medication error killed a patient has been sentenced to three years of probation.
A former Tennessee nurse whose medication error killed a patient has been sentenced to three years of probation.
4 Air Force cadets may not graduate due to vaccine refusal
It's the only military academy, so far, where cadets may not graduate for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
It's the only military academy, so far, where cadets may not graduate for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Uterine fibroids difficult to find in women's routine exams, doctors say
During National Women’s Health Week this week, doctors and patients are sharing their experiences with a very common medical condition that many women may not even know they have.
During National Women’s Health Week this week, doctors and patients are sharing their experiences with a very common medical condition that many women may not even know they have.
Researchers find cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
SIDS is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old, typically during sleep, according to the Mayo Clinic. The CDC reports SIDS accounted for 37% of infant deaths in the United States in 2019.
SIDS is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old, typically during sleep, according to the Mayo Clinic. The CDC reports SIDS accounted for 37% of infant deaths in the United States in 2019.
Searches for vasectomies spike after Supreme Court draft leak of abortion ruling
Daily searches for vasectomies have increased 99% since the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion was published, data from Innerbody Research shows.
Daily searches for vasectomies have increased 99% since the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion was published, data from Innerbody Research shows.
Rainbows, fog, heat on list of 13 weather-related phobias
Phobias related to nature and the environment are one of five subclassifications of fears outlined by the American Psychological Association.
Phobias related to nature and the environment are one of five subclassifications of fears outlined by the American Psychological Association.
St. Pete’s CALL Program serves more than 3,000 people in first year, city council extends program
Since the program started in February 2021, CALL has served over 3,000 people, completed over 5,400 contacts (a combination of live calls, follow-ups and referrals) and received over 1,000 officer referrals.
Since the program started in February 2021, CALL has served over 3,000 people, completed over 5,400 contacts (a combination of live calls, follow-ups and referrals) and received over 1,000 officer referrals.
$500,000 given to Florida fire departments to help limit exposure to cancer-causing contaminants
The most dangerous threat to professional firefighters is not the flames or smoke. In the fire service, cancer is the leading cause of death.
The most dangerous threat to professional firefighters is not the flames or smoke. In the fire service, cancer is the leading cause of death.
Alabama law bans transgender treatment for kids, threatens doctors with felony
A new law in Alabama makes it a felony for doctors to treat transgender people under the age of 19 with puberty-blockers and hormones.
A new law in Alabama makes it a felony for doctors to treat transgender people under the age of 19 with puberty-blockers and hormones.
Sandals Bahamas hotel guests complained of insecticide odor where Americans found dead: report
Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a report Tuesday.
Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a report Tuesday.
Casey DeSantis returns to campaign trail after battle with breast cancer: 'Damn it feels good to be here'
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis made her first campaign event stop on Monday after beating breast cancer. "After six rounds of chemotherapy, a surgery, six weeks of radiation, and most importantly, through God’s grace, I am elated while humbled to be back on the campaign trail," she told the crowd. "I pray my story has inspired people to stay strong and never give up hope."
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis made her first campaign event stop on Monday after beating breast cancer. "After six rounds of chemotherapy, a surgery, six weeks of radiation, and most importantly, through God’s grace, I am elated while humbled to be back on the campaign trail," she told the crowd. "I pray my story has inspired people to stay strong and never give up hope."
Local nonprofit resources strained as inflation surges
Buying food isn’t just getting harder for families in need, it’s hitting the nonprofits that help them. Feeding Tampa Bay and Metropolitan Ministries said surging inflation is straining resources, and both nonprofits said workers are seeing a record number of families needing help.
Buying food isn’t just getting harder for families in need, it’s hitting the nonprofits that help them. Feeding Tampa Bay and Metropolitan Ministries said surging inflation is straining resources, and both nonprofits said workers are seeing a record number of families needing help.
Frequent marijuana use may lead to higher risk of heart disease, study finds
Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.
Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.
Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.