CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin

The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday

Alabama woman becomes longest living recipient of pig organ transplant

Towana Looney, an Alabama woman who received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant, has surpassed two months post-surgery, making her the longest living recipient of such a transplant.

Bay Area doctors warn of rise in contagious illnesses ahead of Gasparilla

It's that time of year: highly contagious illnesses like the flu, COVID-19 and Norovirus are spreading in the Tampa Bay area just in time for Saturday's Gasparilla Pirate Fest.

New Port Richey man gets heart transplant after setbacks

A New Port Richey man became the 100th heart transplant recipient, and first heart transplant of the year, at a Largo hospital. 

'A huge advantage to us:' Sarasota County Fire Department to carry whole blood

When emergency crews arrive to a traumatic scene, time is ticking. And for those who are losing blood, every second counts. That's why the Sarasota County Fire Department will soon be carrying whole blood.

Stressed teens earn less money as adults, study finds

Teens dealing with stress tend to struggle as they enter the labor force as young adults, which can affect their pay, according to a study.

Bird flu on the rise in U.S., could be concern for humans

The recent rise in egg prices is being linked to the ongoing spread of bird flu, a virus primarily affecting chickens and other poultry. 

Surgeon says insurance provider contacted her during patient's surgery

“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.

Report: Cancer deaths down, increase in young, middle-aged women developing cancer

The American Cancer Society released a new report on Thursday finding cancer deaths are dropping, but that progress is being hindered by an increase in young and middle-aged women developing cancer.

FDA proposes putting nutrition labels on the front of food packages

The FDA proposes front-of-package nutrition labels to help consumers quickly identify levels of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars in packaged foods.

What will replace Red Dye No. 3 in your favorite snacks and drinks?

With Red Dye No. 3 banned, manufacturers are exploring natural alternatives like beet juice. Here’s what you need to know about the changes ahead.

‘Red 3’ banned: Health experts hope for more focus on what people put into their bodies

A day after the Food and Drug Administration announced it's banning a food coloring called "Red 3," health experts hope this will cause more people to focus more on what they're putting into their bodies.

Dunedin art exhibit trying to break down stigma by highlighting addicts' stories

A new exhibition at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, ‘Faces of Addiction,’ hopes to eliminate the stigma and misconceptions associated with addiction. 

FDA bans Red 3 food dye: What products contain the dye?

The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove Red 3 dye from products U.S. consumers eat and drink.

3rd patient gets Neuralink brain implant, Elon Musk says

Elon Musk said Neuralink hopes to implant the experimental devices in 20 to 30 more people this year.