How to make a DIY air filter with a box fan

Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.

Whooping cough: Cases increased by 400% in 2024

The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.

Norovirus outbreaks spiked in December: How to stay safe

The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.

What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases

Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.

Flu cases sure in Florida amid lower vaccination rates

As winter rolls on, it seems that just about everyone is getting sick with some sort of virus. 

US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol

Alcohol is linked to roughly 100,000 cancer cases - and 20,000 cancer deaths - each year, but fewer than half of Americans are aware of the risk, the U.S. surgeon general says.

Visit St. Pete-Clearwater targeting cold-weather cities in 2025 marketing campaign to attract tourists

Tourism leaders are looking to market Pinellas County and its beaches to new audiences domestically and internationally in 2025, especially as winter visitors seek out sunny destinations. 

Drinking coffee or tea may lower the risk of certain cancers

What to know about new research linking coffee and tea consumption to reduced cancer risks in certain cases.

Bird flu in cats: How to protect your pet after food recall

After a cat's death linked to contaminated pet food and rising cases in livestock, here's how to protect pets from bird flu.

Beating the odds: Inspiring stories of cancer survivors in 2024

Cancer remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting 1 in 3 people, but many are surviving and thriving after treatment.

Norovirus outbreaks surge across US: What you need to know

Norovirus outbreaks are surging in the United States this winter, with 91 cases reported in early December, a significant rise from previous years, according to CDC data.

Bill Clinton hospitalized in DC for fever, in 'good spirits,' spokesperson says

Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., for testing and observation after developing a fever.