5 popular hangover myths that don't work after holiday drinking, according to experts
'Hair of the dog,' greasy food and coffee don't address how the body processes alcohol, experts say.
'Hair of the dog,' greasy food and coffee don't address how the body processes alcohol, experts say.
5 fitness trends that went viral in 2025 — experts weigh hype vs results
From weighted vests to jiu-jitsu, here are some of the fitness trends that went viral in 2025 -- and if the hype is worth the results.
From weighted vests to jiu-jitsu, here are some of the fitness trends that went viral in 2025 -- and if the hype is worth the results.
New 'aggressive' flu strain emerging as health threat: Where it's spreading the most
A highly contagious and aggressive flu strain is sweeping the nation this season.
A highly contagious and aggressive flu strain is sweeping the nation this season.
What grief and loneliness can look like around the holidays, ways you can help
The holiday season can stir up feelings of grief as people navigate loss and loneliness from Thanksgiving to Christmas and into the new year.
The holiday season can stir up feelings of grief as people navigate loss and loneliness from Thanksgiving to Christmas and into the new year.
Popular painkiller offers little relief, raises serious health risks, study finds
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
Metropolitan Ministries serves 1,000 hot meals as Christmas begins across Tampa Bay
Christmas Day got underway early at Metropolitan Ministries. Before sunrise, staff and volunteers filled the kitchen at the nonprofit’s Tampa campus, preparing 1,000 hot Christmas meals for people experiencing homelessness.
Christmas Day got underway early at Metropolitan Ministries. Before sunrise, staff and volunteers filled the kitchen at the nonprofit’s Tampa campus, preparing 1,000 hot Christmas meals for people experiencing homelessness.
Doctors warn of flu, RSV surge as cases more than double for children at Bay Area hospital
No one wants to see the smallest family members down for the count, but Tampa Bay area doctors said more kids are coming in sick this holiday season, some forced to stay in the hospital with respiratory illnesses.
No one wants to see the smallest family members down for the count, but Tampa Bay area doctors said more kids are coming in sick this holiday season, some forced to stay in the hospital with respiratory illnesses.
Blood donations drop during the holidays as nationwide shortage grows
The holidays are often described as a season of giving. But this time of year, one gift is in especially short supply: blood.
The holidays are often described as a season of giving. But this time of year, one gift is in especially short supply: blood.
Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters infects 64 people in 22 states
A salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters has infected at least 64 people in 22 states, the CDC says.
A salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters has infected at least 64 people in 22 states, the CDC says.
Citrus County woman receives life-extending treatment after advanced pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Mickie Rich, 65, of Homosassa, was facing what she believed would be her last holiday season after a Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Mickie Rich, 65, of Homosassa, was facing what she believed would be her last holiday season after a Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
USF researchers develop tumor-targeting cancer treatment already saving pets: Human trials could be next
USF medical engineering professors Dr. Richard Heller and Dr. Mark Jaroszeski have spent more than three decades developing a targeted cancer-treatment technology that avoids traditional chemotherapy and surgery.
USF medical engineering professors Dr. Richard Heller and Dr. Mark Jaroszeski have spent more than three decades developing a targeted cancer-treatment technology that avoids traditional chemotherapy and surgery.
Wegovy pill for weight loss approved by FDA; 1st of its kind
The pill will be 25 mg that should be taken once daily, according to Novo Nordisk.
The pill will be 25 mg that should be taken once daily, according to Novo Nordisk.
Tampa Bay delivers supplies and love as Jamaica continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa
40,000 pounds of supplies collected here in Tampa Bay were recently delivered to Jamaica. The large island nation is still recovering from Hurricane Melissa.
40,000 pounds of supplies collected here in Tampa Bay were recently delivered to Jamaica. The large island nation is still recovering from Hurricane Melissa.
Palm Harbor woman searches for kidney donor: 'You would literally be saving my life'
One woman in Palm Harbor who needs a kidney transplant is hoping for a Christmas miracle.
One woman in Palm Harbor who needs a kidney transplant is hoping for a Christmas miracle.
Flu cases spiking across Tampa Bay area
Emergency rooms and urgent care clinics in Tampa Bay are seeing a spike in flu cases, as the wave of a new variant sweeps through. Doctors are worried that the holiday season is about to make matters worse. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Emergency rooms and urgent care clinics in Tampa Bay are seeing a spike in flu cases, as the wave of a new variant sweeps through. Doctors are worried that the holiday season is about to make matters worse. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Bay Area doctors concerned holiday travel could make surge in flu cases worse
Emergency rooms and urgent care clinics in Tampa Bay are seeing a spike in flu cases, as the wave of a new variant sweeps through. Doctors are worried that the holiday season is about to make matters worse.
Emergency rooms and urgent care clinics in Tampa Bay are seeing a spike in flu cases, as the wave of a new variant sweeps through. Doctors are worried that the holiday season is about to make matters worse.
Barry Manilow reveals early lung cancer diagnosis, says no chemo needed
Legendary singer and songwriter Barry Manilow announced that he has been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgery after completing his current run of concerts.
Legendary singer and songwriter Barry Manilow announced that he has been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgery after completing his current run of concerts.
Misunderstood illness leaves millions exhausted, with most cases undiagnosed
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a misunderstood illness that affects 3.3 million people in the US, with one in four confined to bed at some point.
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a misunderstood illness that affects 3.3 million people in the US, with one in four confined to bed at some point.
Trump announces new deals with drugmakers to lower prices for Americans
Trump announced new agreements with major drugmakers to lower prescription costs and boost U.S. pharmaceutical investment.
Trump announced new agreements with major drugmakers to lower prescription costs and boost U.S. pharmaceutical investment.
Pentagon to review discharges of 8,700 troops who declined COVID vaccine
The Pentagon has ordered the services to review and potentially upgrade the discharge records of about 8,700 troops separated for refusing the now-rescinded COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
The Pentagon has ordered the services to review and potentially upgrade the discharge records of about 8,700 troops separated for refusing the now-rescinded COVID-19 vaccine mandate.