3rd annual 9/11 memorial flag in Land O’Lakes honors victims and educates new generations
Nearly 3,000 placards were carefully placed this weekend in Land O’Lakes — each one bearing the name of a life lost on September 11, 2001. Together, they form a massive American flag on the grounds of Harvester Community Church.
Nearly 3,000 placards were carefully placed this weekend in Land O’Lakes — each one bearing the name of a life lost on September 11, 2001. Together, they form a massive American flag on the grounds of Harvester Community Church.
Tampa Bay family creates non-profit after losing child to cancer
A Tampa Bay family has turned their grief into a non-profit to help other families who have a child with cancer.
A Tampa Bay family has turned their grief into a non-profit to help other families who have a child with cancer.
Tylenol-maker shares sink after report says RFK's HHS will link drug to autism
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the HHS to investigate potential causes of autism and will release a report on the findings.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the HHS to investigate potential causes of autism and will release a report on the findings.
Bay Area mom works to raise awareness for suicide prevention as more lawsuits filed over social media's role
Technology can be addictive and suggestive, but in the hands of a vulnerable teenager some parents say it’s deadly.
Technology can be addictive and suggestive, but in the hands of a vulnerable teenager some parents say it’s deadly.
Florida vaccine mandates: Casey DeSantis, Lt. Gov. speak on MAHA in Orlando
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Chagas disease carried by the kissing bug spreading across US: What to know
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Study finds common nasal spray may lower risk of COVID-19 infection
A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.
A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.
Some gel polish banned in Europe: Here's why
Bottles of gel polish that contain trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide will no longer be legal after Sept. 1 in the EU.
Bottles of gel polish that contain trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide will no longer be legal after Sept. 1 in the EU.
Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
Bay Area non-profit hopes to be one-stop shop for anyone's health needs
In a small building in Seminole Heights, Dr. Traci Thompson spends about an hour with each new patient.
In a small building in Seminole Heights, Dr. Traci Thompson spends about an hour with each new patient.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
St. Pete woman reunites with first responders who saved her life
A St. Pete woman reunited with the first responders who saved her life in 2023.
A St. Pete woman reunited with the first responders who saved her life in 2023.
New FDA-approved pill offers hope for rare, deadly brain cancer
The FDA has approved a new drug called Modeyso for the treatment of diffuse midline glioma (DMG), a rare and aggressive brain and spinal cord cancer.
The FDA has approved a new drug called Modeyso for the treatment of diffuse midline glioma (DMG), a rare and aggressive brain and spinal cord cancer.
Easily-to-buy whippets and ‘Hippy Crack’: FDA issues safety alert
The FDA is warning that nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas," is being misused as a recreational drug.
The FDA is warning that nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas," is being misused as a recreational drug.
Screwworm confirmed in US with first human case reported in Maryland: CDC
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
Study links COVID-19 infections to increased asthma, allergy risk
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
Hundreds of HHS staff sign letter urging RFK Jr. to stop spreading misinformation
More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.
More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.
East Coast, Gulf states warn of rising flesh-eating bacteria infections
Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.
Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.