Marine Corps discharges 103 active-duty personnel for defying COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The military on Thursday discharged 103 Marines who refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine in defiance of a Pentagon mandate.
The military on Thursday discharged 103 Marines who refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine in defiance of a Pentagon mandate.
Florida man kicked off United Airlines flight for wearing women’s underwear as a mask
A Florida man says he was kicked off a United Airlines flight - and banned from the airline - for wearing women's underwear as a face mask. And it's not the first time he's been removed from a flight for pulling the same stunt.
A Florida man says he was kicked off a United Airlines flight - and banned from the airline - for wearing women's underwear as a face mask. And it's not the first time he's been removed from a flight for pulling the same stunt.
With COVID cases on the rise, medical experts offer tips as Americans put final touches on travel plans
It is estimated more than 109 million people will be traveling out of town for the holidays starting next week.
It is estimated more than 109 million people will be traveling out of town for the holidays starting next week.
Fentanyl overdoses become No. 1 cause of death among US adults, ages 18-45: 'A national emergency'
More adults between 18 and 45 died of fentanyl overdoses in 2020 than COVID-19, motor vehicle accidents, cancer and suicide
More adults between 18 and 45 died of fentanyl overdoses in 2020 than COVID-19, motor vehicle accidents, cancer and suicide
NFL updates protocols in response to increase in COVID-19 cases around league
In moves reminiscent of the environment for the 2020 season, the NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league.
In moves reminiscent of the environment for the 2020 season, the NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league.
Former Bucs player Vincent Jackson diagnosed with stage 2 CTE following posthumous study of brain
After his death, the family of Vincent Jackson donated his brain to get answers on what may have led up to his death in February. After months of research, they said he had stage 2 CTE.
After his death, the family of Vincent Jackson donated his brain to get answers on what may have led up to his death in February. After months of research, they said he had stage 2 CTE.
Abortion pills by mail to be allowed as US health regulators permanently loosen restrictions
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines recommended over J&J shot, CDC panel says
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.
Brother to accept degree for sister who died weeks before graduating from University of Florida
Mariel White was a sophomore at UF when she suffered four strokes that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned to campus and finished her degree, but died just weeks before graduation. Now her brother will walk in her place to accept the degree she fought so hard to earn.
Mariel White was a sophomore at UF when she suffered four strokes that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned to campus and finished her degree, but died just weeks before graduation. Now her brother will walk in her place to accept the degree she fought so hard to earn.
Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by mandatory deadline
The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.
The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.
Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Omicron surge: Medical surveillance can't keep up with rate variant is spreading
Medical experts say the omicron coronavirus variant is spreading so fast, surveillance attempts can’t keep up.
Medical experts say the omicron coronavirus variant is spreading so fast, surveillance attempts can’t keep up.
Family mourns former JROTC member who died after using poisoned 'spice'
More than 40 people have been hospitalized and two have died in Hillsborough County this week after using synthetic marijuana, also called spice, that appears to have been laced with some sort of poison.
More than 40 people have been hospitalized and two have died in Hillsborough County this week after using synthetic marijuana, also called spice, that appears to have been laced with some sort of poison.
Doctor who caught omicron at super spreader event says pandemic isn't just due to the unvaccinated
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
Viagra may decrease Alzheimer’s disease risk up to 69%, study finds
Researchers found regular users of the drug were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers found regular users of the drug were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Helpline open for parents worried about kids growing up amid a pandemic
Parents who are worried their kids fell behind developmentally during the pandemic can get free screening, services, and advice from the Child Development Infoline at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.
Parents who are worried their kids fell behind developmentally during the pandemic can get free screening, services, and advice from the Child Development Infoline at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.
State releases all funds withheld from districts over mask mandates
The dispute between the state of Florida and several school systems over COVID-19 mask mandates appears to have finally ended, and the state has released all of the funds it withheld.
The dispute between the state of Florida and several school systems over COVID-19 mask mandates appears to have finally ended, and the state has released all of the funds it withheld.
How to tell the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID-19
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Google memo lays out plan to fire employees who don't comply with vaccine mandate: report
Unvaccinated employees at Google may soon have to use the search engine to find job openings. A new company memo shows the company putting its workers on notice to comply with their vaccine policies or lose their jobs.
Unvaccinated employees at Google may soon have to use the search engine to find job openings. A new company memo shows the company putting its workers on notice to comply with their vaccine policies or lose their jobs.
Daytime meals may prevent health issues for nightshift workers, NIH study finds
NIH researchers said eating during the daytime may reduce the risk of obesity and heart disease associated with working the night shift.
NIH researchers said eating during the daytime may reduce the risk of obesity and heart disease associated with working the night shift.