‘Backyard Botox’: Doctors warn against latest TikTok trend
Videos circulating on social media show users mapping out their faces, loading syringes and injecting what they claim are Botox or Botox-style neurotoxins. Doctors are calling the trend “backyard Botox," and they say it’s anything but harmless.
Videos circulating on social media show users mapping out their faces, loading syringes and injecting what they claim are Botox or Botox-style neurotoxins. Doctors are calling the trend “backyard Botox," and they say it’s anything but harmless.
Thousands to lose access to HIV drugs with new cuts
An estimated 10,000 people are about to lose access to their HIV medication as the Florida Department of Health makes cuts to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).
An estimated 10,000 people are about to lose access to their HIV medication as the Florida Department of Health makes cuts to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).
Super Green dietary supplement recalled after 45 infected with salmonella in over 20 states
The new recall of the dietary supplement occurred after reported salmonella cases in multiple states including New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Minnesota.
The new recall of the dietary supplement occurred after reported salmonella cases in multiple states including New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Minnesota.
Air Force veteran left in constant pain after lung cancer diagnosis gets life back through trial at Moffitt
Jorge Manchola, a retired Air Force staff sergeant, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2023. The cancer had spread to his lungs and brain, leaving him in constant pain and unable to walk.
Jorge Manchola, a retired Air Force staff sergeant, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2023. The cancer had spread to his lungs and brain, leaving him in constant pain and unable to walk.
$1.4M awarded to Tampa Fire Rescue to give crash victims blood transfusions before reaching hospitals
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the City of Tampa Fire Rescue a $1.4 million grant to launch a pre-hospital blood transfusion program, allowing paramedics to give trauma patients blood at the scene or en route to the hospital.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the City of Tampa Fire Rescue a $1.4 million grant to launch a pre-hospital blood transfusion program, allowing paramedics to give trauma patients blood at the scene or en route to the hospital.
'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams dies after prostate cancer battle
Cartoonist Scott Adams, best known as the creator of "Dilbert," has died after a battle with prostate cancer.
Cartoonist Scott Adams, best known as the creator of "Dilbert," has died after a battle with prostate cancer.
Colleen Hoover reveals cancer diagnosis
Colleen Hoover, the famed author behind "It Ends With Us" and "Verity," revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer and has been receiving radiation treatment.
Colleen Hoover, the famed author behind "It Ends With Us" and "Verity," revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer and has been receiving radiation treatment.
CDC reports first cruise norovirus outbreak this year, as nearly 90 people are infected
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship — the first one of the year that's been reported.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship — the first one of the year that's been reported.
BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
Research shows that hormone replacement therapy can help reduce brain inflammation, diseases
Research out of UCLA links brain inflammation to diseases such as Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis.
Research out of UCLA links brain inflammation to diseases such as Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis.
Missing sleep may take a hidden toll on your brain and longevity, research reveals
Insufficient sleep has higher mortality risk than bad diet and lack of exercise, study finds.
Insufficient sleep has higher mortality risk than bad diet and lack of exercise, study finds.
Study reveals why chewing gum might actually help with focus and stress relief
Polish researchers used brain imaging to reveal how chewing affects attention and stress regulation networks.
Polish researchers used brain imaging to reveal how chewing affects attention and stress regulation networks.
Novo Nordisk executive reports high interest for Wegovy weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Catholic Charities expanding mental health services at homeless shelters location in multiple counties
Catholic Charities is now expanding its mental health services, with plans to add a permanent mental health counselor to every shelter location in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Citrus counties.
Catholic Charities is now expanding its mental health services, with plans to add a permanent mental health counselor to every shelter location in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Citrus counties.
Nursing student helps save a man believed to be overdosing
A nursing student in St. Petersburg saved a man's life while she was on her lunch break a few weeks ago.
A nursing student in St. Petersburg saved a man's life while she was on her lunch break a few weeks ago.
Gov. DeSantis and Florida health leaders discuss baby formula concerns
Florida leaders are sounding the alarm when it comes to baby formula as Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, Dr. Joseph Ladapo and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in Bartow on Friday to discuss their concerns about its safety.
Florida leaders are sounding the alarm when it comes to baby formula as Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, Dr. Joseph Ladapo and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in Bartow on Friday to discuss their concerns about its safety.
Map: America's healthiest states have these things in common
America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.
America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.
Minnesota, Wisconsin health departments will not follow CDC vaccine guidance
The Minnesota Department of Health is breaking with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine guidance after the federal organization made changes to the childhood immunization schedule.
The Minnesota Department of Health is breaking with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine guidance after the federal organization made changes to the childhood immunization schedule.
House votes to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. What we know
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Bradenton teen whose leg was amputated during 17-hour surgery to remove tumor heads home from hospital
A Bradenton teen is finally heading home after a nearly 17-hour surgery to remove a tumor and to amputate her left leg.
A Bradenton teen is finally heading home after a nearly 17-hour surgery to remove a tumor and to amputate her left leg.