As we fall back, here's how much sleep your state gets

A study from the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that sleep patterns vary by state, with differences in how long and when people sleep.

Chief nursing officer at AdventHealth Carrollwood uses breast cancer diagnosis to educate staff

AdventHealth Carollwood's Chief Nursing Officer Jill Mendez is using her experience to help encourage and educate her staff to get their yearly mammograms, something that likely saved her life. 

Warmer temperatures fuel increased sugar consumption, study says

A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that warmer weather may be increasing Americans’ sugar intake.

Just a little alcohol could increase dementia risk for seniors, study finds

A new study led by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Yale and Cambridge, suggests that even small amounts of alcohol consumption may increase the risk of dementia in older adults.

Breast cancer screenings buses help break down access barriers across Bay Area

Friday is National Mammography Day, a reminder for women to get screened for breast cancer and mobile mammography buses are traveling throughout the Bay Area. 

Neurologists treating MS see increase in patient demand, shortage of specialists

Patients suspecting they have multiple sclerosis (MS) are encountering significant delays in accessing specialist care, with some waiting up to six months for a diagnosis. 

Pinellas County Schools introduce their new science lab on wheels

A new 'Innovative Lab’ on wheels is now available to 7th grade students at middle schools across Pinellas County. 

4 in 10 Americans are obese, annual report finds: See the worst states

For the first time in over a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity at 35% or higher has dropped, according to a recent report.

Moffitt Cancer Center honoring breast cancer patients through 'Portraits of Hope'

Moffitt Cancer Center is highlighting its patients with breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The "Portraits of Hope" highlight different patients and their unique story of their journey with cancer.

Trump announces fertility drug maker lowering costs of medication for IVF patients

Women seeking fertility treatment are getting financial relief after the Trump administration reached a deal with pharmaceutical company EMD Serono to lower the cost of a common fertility medication.

Bearss Groves Farm mourns the loss of giant pumpkin 'Jack'

Bearss Groves Farm has announced the loss of ‘Jack’, one of the two giant pumpkins that became the centerpiece of its fall festival.

Protein powders, shakes contain high lead levels, analysis found

A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.

$70K grant helps expand access to AEDs in the City of Tampa

Every second counts when someone suffers a heart attack or stroke and help can now be found across the City of Tampa through a simple device. 

Prostate cancer - symptoms, risk factors, and treatment

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men after skin cancer, with approximately 1 in 8 men diagnosed in their lifetime. 

IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know

Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?