What is Legionnaires' disease? Symptoms, how you get it

Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.

Doctors urge caution on Benadryl: Common allergy drug called 'outdated' and potentially dangerous

Health experts are raising new concerns over how often Americans reach for over-the-counter medications like Benadryl, saying the drug’s main ingredient -- diphenhydramine -- is outdated and overused.

Free study in Florida aims to calm dogs’ storm anxiety

The American Kennel Club estimates that 15% to 30% of dogs nationwide suffer from storm anxiety, which can cause behaviors ranging from frantic pacing to physical harm.

Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report

Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.

Carrollwood high school student creates Arts for Care; a program for people with developmental disabilities

Carrollwood Day School student Anika Iyer, 17, founded the non-profit organization Arts for Care, an art therapy program for people with neurodivergence and developmental disabilities.

South Carolina boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in lake

“My son was a very smart individual. If he had one warning, he would have thought swimming in the lake was a bad idea," the boy's father said.

Heat wave sends more Floridians to the ER — especially outdoor workers

Doctors at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital said they’ve seen a noticeable uptick in patients coming in with symptoms of heat exhaustion — especially outdoor workers like landscapers and roofers.

FDA targets 'legal morphine' kratom compound in push for regulation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced new action Tuesday to classify "7-hydroxymitragynine" – often called "7-OH" – as a Schedule I controlled substance. 

World's most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthday

Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.

8th annual Back-to-School Bash at Raymond James Stadium

More than 30,000 local students are heading into the school year with brand-new backpacks, fresh supplies — and a boost of confidence — thanks to WWE Superstar Thaddeus Bullard, also known as Titus O’Neil.

Study finds weight can return months after ending use of anti-obesity drugs

Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.