Candida auris, a deadly fungus, is on the rise in hospitals, senior facilities
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Study finds unmarried older adults may have lower risk of dementia
A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.
A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.
Shingles vaccine may cut risk of dementia, study says
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Tampa company making realistic synthetic human to train students and surgeons
A Tampa company is rolling out its most realistic synthetic humans aimed at replacing traditional cadavers.
A Tampa company is rolling out its most realistic synthetic humans aimed at replacing traditional cadavers.
Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Bay Area doctor aims to raise awareness of endometriosis, help women get earlier diagnosis
One in ten women of reproductive age have Endometriosis. It’s a chronic inflammatory disease that causes severe pain during menstruation, and it’s also referred to as the mysterious disease of women, because, sadly, not enough doctors know about it to diagnose it.
One in ten women of reproductive age have Endometriosis. It’s a chronic inflammatory disease that causes severe pain during menstruation, and it’s also referred to as the mysterious disease of women, because, sadly, not enough doctors know about it to diagnose it.
Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
Florida lawmaker pushes for healthier school lunches and banning processed food
Health officials nationwide are scrutinizing the chemicals in our food, with major moves already made. These moves include the ban on red dye earlier this year.
Health officials nationwide are scrutinizing the chemicals in our food, with major moves already made. These moves include the ban on red dye earlier this year.
UTampa students play wheelchair basketball to learn about importance of adaptive sports
Adaptive sports, like wheelchair basketball, play a huge role in the lives of people with disabilities by offering them an outlet and a community.
Adaptive sports, like wheelchair basketball, play a huge role in the lives of people with disabilities by offering them an outlet and a community.
Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
Allergies acting up? Here’s why last year’s hurricanes may be to blame
Hurricanes Helene and Milton may be impacting this year’s spring season by causing trees to produce more pollen, experts say.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton may be impacting this year’s spring season by causing trees to produce more pollen, experts say.
Which US city is the healthiest to live in?
WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.
WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.
Pinellas patient told she was exposed to measles after emergency room visit: ‘A little scary’
A Pinellas County hospital patient is urging the community to be alert following a recent alarming call telling her she'd been exposed to measles.
A Pinellas County hospital patient is urging the community to be alert following a recent alarming call telling her she'd been exposed to measles.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water; 1st state to do so
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed the legislation on Thursday.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed the legislation on Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.