Artist painting helmet for South Tampa girl recovering from viral meningitis, severe encephalitis
A South Tampa artist is using her talents to paint a small helmet that will be needed to help protect 5-year-old Laine Nipper’s head as she recovers from viral meningitis and severe encephalitis.
A South Tampa artist is using her talents to paint a small helmet that will be needed to help protect 5-year-old Laine Nipper’s head as she recovers from viral meningitis and severe encephalitis.
Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Ultra-processed foods may raise colon cancer risk in younger women, study finds
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.
'Grey's Anatomy' star James Pickens Jr. reveals cancer diagnosis
James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.
James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.
Risk of gambling addiction reaches all-time high, experts say
The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.
The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.
Killer condition lands in top 10 leading causes of death as global cases surge
Chronic kidney disease cases rose to 788 million people in 2023, affecting 14% of world's adult population.
Chronic kidney disease cases rose to 788 million people in 2023, affecting 14% of world's adult population.
Mark Wahlberg shares health update after daughter Grace’s ‘very, very scary’ horse-riding accident
The actor shared an emotional update on his 15-year-old daughter's recovery from an equestrian injury that left her hospitalized.
The actor shared an emotional update on his 15-year-old daughter's recovery from an equestrian injury that left her hospitalized.
Sen. John Fetterman suffers fall after ventricular fibrillation flare-up: spokesperson
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
These are the top 5 most expensive drugs for consumers
Keytruda, Ozempic are among the priciest drugs for consumers.
Keytruda, Ozempic are among the priciest drugs for consumers.
Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know
A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.
A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.
Common cleaning chemical tied to spike in liver disease across US, researchers say
Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.
Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.
Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA
The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.
The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.
Alex Singleton cancer diagnosis revealed after random drug test
The NFL player hopes sharing his diagnosis will encourage others to pay attention to their bodies and to get regular screenings.
The NFL player hopes sharing his diagnosis will encourage others to pay attention to their bodies and to get regular screenings.
ZooTampa shows off new Manatee Rescue Center
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is undergoing it's largest expansion ever with its Straz Family Manatee Rescue Center and ‘Florida Waters’ attraction.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is undergoing it's largest expansion ever with its Straz Family Manatee Rescue Center and ‘Florida Waters’ attraction.
Baby formula recalled over possible infant botulism outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration said that botulism illnesses have been reported in multiple states.
The Food and Drug Administration said that botulism illnesses have been reported in multiple states.
Trump announces price cuts on Wegovy, Zepbound
President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.
Celebrating their big 100! Tampa's Progress Village honors two centenarians with a birthday celebration
Honorees Amanda Page and Lizzie Adkins marked their 100th birthday milestone with their Progress Village family.
Honorees Amanda Page and Lizzie Adkins marked their 100th birthday milestone with their Progress Village family.
Sarasota mom says government shutdown is preventing son from receiving potentially lifesaving treatment
Sarasota mom says the government shutdown is preventing her son from receiving potentially life saving treatment.
Sarasota mom says the government shutdown is preventing her son from receiving potentially life saving treatment.
Governor DeSantis awards Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital $7.5 million in funding for pediatric cancer
Governor DeSantis awards Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital $7.5 million in funding for pediatric cancer research.
Governor DeSantis awards Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital $7.5 million in funding for pediatric cancer research.