Study reveals new ways to predict onset of Alzheimer’s disease
UCLA Health researchers have identified four diagnostic pathways that can predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, offering new possibilities for early detection and prevention.
Researchers discover possible trigger for Parkinson’s disease
Researchers believe the HPgV virus could be an environmental trigger or contributor to Parkinson's disease.
Tampa doctors perform world's first successful bloodless heart-liver transplant
Tampa General Hospital and University of South Florida Health made history in the medical world by performing the world's first successful bloodless heart-liver transplant.
These are the least and most stressed cities in the US, study shows
The most-stressed city also had the highest unemployment and poverty rates in the entire country, according to WalletHub.
Can drinking soda help migraines? Doctors reveal whether bubbly drinks cure headaches or not
Here's how caffeine, sugar and salt affect blood flow to the brain during headaches.
Zephyrhills man’s life saved after good Samaritans perform CPR at beach for 45 minutes
A Zephyrhills family is celebrating life this Independence Day after the husband went into cardiac arrest on Peanut Island in Palm Beach County last week.
Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled for possible listeria contamination
Kraft Heinz is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products over potential listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported so far.
Woman gets life-saving kidney donation from co-worker
One woman was on the kidney transplant list for two years, until she found a match in a stranger.
Study links alcohol intake to higher pancreatic cancer risk
A massive international study found that alcohol consumption is associated with a modest but significant increase in pancreatic cancer risk—regardless of sex or smoking status.
San Quentin holds emotional, first-ever father-daughter prom
Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.
WHO experts issue final report on COVID-19’s origin
The World Health Organization’s expert group says the origin of COVID-19 remains inconclusive, though most evidence still points to animal-to-human transmission.
Ticks spread to new regions across America, bringing dangerous diseases
Lyme disease plus alpha-gal syndrome and tick paralysis pose serious health risks, say experts. Here's what to know.
FDA expands warning about rare heart risk with COVID vaccines
The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
Citrus County man shocked into new frame of existence after heart stopped 19 times: ‘Dying is easy’
A Citrus County man who claims to have died nearly 20 times wants everyone to take cardiovascular health seriously.
Eating more fruits and vegetables could improve your sleep, study shows
A new study finds that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains during the day could lead to deeper, more restful sleep at night.
These states are most attractive to "dark" personalities, study suggests
People with a “dark factor of personality” are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.
27-year-old medical assistant shares health scare to raise awareness of high blood pressure
A 27-year-old medical assistant in Tampa is sharing his health scare to raise awareness about hypertension and underlying heart diseases.
Women delaying mammograms risk not getting early breast cancer diagnosis
A 2024 survey in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal found nearly 40 percent of women would delay screenings based on what they know about them, including potential risks and benefits.
Liver transplant recipient meets woman who saved her life: ‘I knew you were going to be a great person’
When Archie Gupta met Stefanie Praytor, the woman she saved with an organ transplant, they shared a hug that they believe will be the start of a life-long bond.
Cannabis use could double risk of heart death, study warns
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.