New Port Richey father battles kidney disease while searching for donor
A New Port Richey father is battling kidney disease as he searches for a donor.
Bay Area widow honors husband who died of brain cancer, Moffitt patients with inspirational rock garden
When John Shadock was faced with a terminal brain tumor diagnosis, he and his wife leaned on each other, choosing to embrace hope over fear and joy over anger. That's not always easy to do when you're dealt an unfair hand.
King Charles III briefly hospitalized due to cancer treatment side effects
His engagements for Thursday afternoon and Friday were cancelled.
Cancer survivor shares message as doctors see more cases among young men
Doctors in the Tampa Bay area say they're treating more patients in their 20s and 30s for cancer, including colorectal, testicular and breast cancers.
New program in Hillsborough County helping students be more mindful
A high school in Hillsborough County is putting a new spin on mental wellness.
UF researchers using artificial intelligence to detect Parkinson's disease more accurately
Researchers at the University of Florida are using artificial intelligence to detect Parkinson's disease more accurately.
Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
RFK Jr. reportedly plans to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.
West Virginia becomes 1st state to ban range of food dyes
West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.
Doctors urge getting checked as colon cancer rises in the U.S.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Florida doctors are taking this opportunity to share their concerns and advice as the number of young people diagnosed with colorectal cancer continues to rise.
Rise in Dengue Fever cases prompts health alert for popular spring break spots
The CDC said that last year, a "record number of dengue cases" were identified in U.S. travelers, an 84% increase compared to 2023.
Bird flu solution: Vaccinate chickens or slaughter every infected flock?
Vaccines could be a way to suppress bird flu in the U.S. and avoid the slaughter of millions of chickens amid the rising price of eggs. But there are some concerns, too. Here's what to know.
RFK Jr. seeks to eliminate FDA’s GRAS 'loophole' to improve food ingredient safety
The Health and Human Services secretary is pushing to change a program that allows companies to add untested ingredients to food.
Ironman athlete diagnosed with Alzheimer’s focuses on new finish line: ‘A time for hope’
The Ironman Triathlon is a grueling 140 miles, which includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile marathon run to the finish line. It's an hours-long fight with the mind and body working together to accomplish what few have.
Pinellas County's ‘Care About Me’ program offering mental health services to hundreds of students
Since its start almost a year ago, Pinellas County’s Care About Me program has served more than 1,000 residents, with about 200 of them being students at Pinellas County Schools.
HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
These are the happiest cities in America, according to a new study
A new study shows that location can play a significant role in shaping happiness.
Measles case in Maryland traced to traveler at Dulles Airport
Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally.
Some synthetic hair brands contain carcinogens, lead, other harmful chemicals, study finds
Ten synthetic hair products were tested during the study and several of them tested positive for harmful chemicals such as benzene, which has shown to increase the risk of cancer.
Americans borrowed $74 billion to cover medical bills in 2024, study finds
Millions of Americans admit that paying for health care expenses often means going into debt based on findings in a recent study.