First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear

The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.

FDA issues health alert over contaminated tattoo ink

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their customers about contaminated tattoo inks that can cause serious injury.

Family of teen who battled gastrointestinal illness believe he caught it at South Tampa Japanese restaurant

A teenage boy is preparing for surgery after battling a gastrointestinal illness his family believes he caught after eating food from a South Tampa Japanese restaurant, where dozens of other customers also complained about similar symptoms.

Measles outbreak spreads to 11th state: The latest

Measles outbreaks have hit 11 U.S. states, with cases now exceeding 900. Here’s what we know.

CDC: Whooping cough cases spreading twice as fast this year compared to last year

With school almost out for the summer, kids may soon be headed to camp. Doctors are warning parents there's a rise in "whooping cough" cases, and some said vaccine hesitancy is partly why there are nearly double the number of cases of whooping cough this year than there were at this time last year.

Why allergy season feels worse in 2025 and what you can do about it

Experts say climate change is driving longer, more intense allergy seasons. Here’s why your symptoms may feel worse this year—and what you can do to feel better.

Florida bill requiring heart screenings for student athletes heads to governor's desk

Pediatric cardiologists are hopeful that electrocardiograms will soon be required for student athletes, as a bill passed by Florida lawmakers heads to the governor’s desk.

Champagne, white wine may lower sudden cardiac arrest risk, new study suggests

New research published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology identifies 56 factors linked to sudden cardiac arrest risk — and suggests champagne and white wine may offer surprising heart benefits.

Florida Senate votes to remove fluoride from public water supply

Florida could become the second state in the country to ban the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, following Utah earlier this year.

Dog detects woman's breast cancer before doctors: 'He knew all along'

Breanna Bortner, a 31-year-old from Minnesota, credits her dog Mochi with helping detect her breast cancer before doctors confirmed it.

USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry: What to know

The USDA will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their raw products, withdrawing a Biden-era proposal. Here's what to know.

Whooping cough on the rise again: What parents need to know in 2025

CDC data shows US whooping cough cases have doubled in 2025 compared to last year, raising concerns over vaccine hesitancy and declining immunization rates.

Lisa Rinna threatened to kill husband Harry Hamlin amid postpartum depression

Lisa Rinna recently opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression, including how the experience led her to threaten her husband, Harry Hamlin.

USF doctor enters final year of research to see if AI can detect vocal diseases

Three years into a project using artificial intelligence and voice to detect diseases and disorders, a University of South Florida laryngologist is ready for the next step in helping patients.