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.
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.
Ann Arbor hotel lawsuit: Woman infected with MRSA while in unkept pool, says attorney
A woman who scraped her knee at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Ann Arbor nearly lost her leg after an infection, allegedly from the unclean water.
A woman who scraped her knee at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Ann Arbor nearly lost her leg after an infection, allegedly from the unclean water.
Tampa Bay area officers tackle mental health crisis among law enforcement peers
First responders—our community's heroes who rush in when danger strikes—are facing a mental health crisis of their own.
First responders—our community's heroes who rush in when danger strikes—are facing a mental health crisis of their own.
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.
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.
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.
Bradenton police officer takes his own life, department urges mental health awareness
The Bradenton Police Department is grieving the heartbreaking loss of one of its own.
The Bradenton Police Department is grieving the heartbreaking loss of one of its own.
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.
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.
Thousands of Rich’s Ice Cream products recalled due to possible listeria contamination
The recall was recently upgraded to a Class II threat by the FDA.
The recall was recently upgraded to a Class II threat by the FDA.
Florida residents in 3 counties can receive free WeightWatchers subscriptions
Some Floridians will soon be able to receive a free WeightWatchers subscription.
Some Floridians will soon be able to receive a free WeightWatchers subscription.
8 children taken to hospital after seizure-like symptoms during youth choir concert
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
HHS to reform organ transplant system after probe finds donors showed 'signs of life'
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
New Florida law requires heart screenings for high school athletes. Here's what to know
A new Florida law dubbed the "Second Chance Act" is aimed at helping keep all high school student athletes safe before they start competing.
A new Florida law dubbed the "Second Chance Act" is aimed at helping keep all high school student athletes safe before they start competing.
Is Coca-Cola with cane sugar worth it? Bay Area health, business experts weigh in
Local health and business experts are weighing in on whether the new cane-sugar-sweetened version of Coca-Cola is worth it.
Local health and business experts are weighing in on whether the new cane-sugar-sweetened version of Coca-Cola is worth it.
Erik Menendez hospitalized for kidney stones, lawyer asks for medical furlough: TMZ
Erik Menendez has been hospitalized, and his attorney wants him released from prison ahead of an upcoming parole hearing.
Erik Menendez has been hospitalized, and his attorney wants him released from prison ahead of an upcoming parole hearing.
No safe amount of processed meats, sugary drinks, trans fatty acids, new study shows
A new study shows there's no safe amount of processed meat, sugary drinks, or trans fatty acids that can be consumed.
A new study shows there's no safe amount of processed meat, sugary drinks, or trans fatty acids that can be consumed.
Nuclear waste being transformed into promising cancer treatment
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.
Royal Caribbean cruise ship hit by mysterious illness affecting more than 140 passengers
Passengers and crew members became ill with symptoms on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas cruise to Mexico, prompting enhanced cleaning protocols on the ship.
Passengers and crew members became ill with symptoms on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas cruise to Mexico, prompting enhanced cleaning protocols on the ship.
Wellness Week: Fitness fun with DivaDance
FOX 13?s Jen Epstein shows us a fun way to get fit with some help from DivaDance.
FOX 13?s Jen Epstein shows us a fun way to get fit with some help from DivaDance.
Wellness Week: Fun with fitness
FOX 13?s Jen Epstein shows us ways to have fun while exercising, including hula hooping.
FOX 13?s Jen Epstein shows us ways to have fun while exercising, including hula hooping.
Polk mother shares tragedy of losing son in e-bike crash amid summer spike in pediatric e-bike injuries
A Polk County mother is raising awareness about the dangers of e-bikes after her son was hit and killed by a vehicle.
A Polk County mother is raising awareness about the dangers of e-bikes after her son was hit and killed by a vehicle.