Bay Area NICU nurse uncovers fake car seats designed for dolls being sold to unsuspecting families

A Tampa Bay area NICU nurse has uncovered a dangerous counterfeit product putting newborns at risk: Infant car seats designed for dolls, sold to unsuspecting families as the real thing.

ChatGPT dietary advice sends man to hospital with dangerous chemical poisoning

Doctors warn AI lacks the medical judgment needed to properly advise on dietary needs after a patient was hospitalized with sodium bromide exposure.

Florida AG Uthmeier taking emergency action against new synthetic drug, 7-OH

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday during a press conference in Tampa that his office is taking emergency action to prohibit "7-hydroxymitragynine" – often called "7-OH", in the state of Florida.

Popular weight-loss drugs could increase risk of developing eye conditions, vision loss, research suggests

One study found a modest risk of developing non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAOIN), a rare eye condition that can lead to sudden vision loss due to lack of blood flow.

Americans are drinking less than ever, poll finds

More people are not only consuming less alcohol but are being mindful about how much they drink based on findings in a recent poll.

Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads

Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.

Rare cancer on the rise in younger patients; survivor shares warning

August marks Appendiceal Cancer Awareness Month. It's a rare form of gastrointestinal cancer with only 3,000 patients in the U.S. diagnosed annually. 

At-home skin cancer test could be one step closer

An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.

Schools, public health experts encourage vaccines as student immunizations rates decrease

With kids returning to school across the Tampa Bay area next week, it also means the classroom germs will be back. Public health experts are encouraging parents to get their children vaccinated.

Video: 'Rocket' the therapy horse brings joy to Pasco first responders

Some first responders with Pasco County Fire Rescue took time to smile and relax with the help of Rocket, a miniature therapy horse.

New American impressionism exhibit opens at Tampa Museum of Art

A major new art exhibition is bringing the beauty and history of American Impressionism to downtown Tampa. The Tampa Museum of Art is unveiling In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870-1940, an expansive exhibit made possible by Bank of America’s "Art in our Communities program." 

Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods

The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.

Tampa students get to shop with a cop

Tampa police officers teamed up with local students for the annual ‘Back-To-School Shop with a Cop’ event today.

What is kratom 7-OH? Why RFK and health officials are cracking down

Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.

What is Chikungunya virus? Symptoms, prevention and what to know

The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.

Florida health officials warn against raw milk after 21 people fall ill

Florida health officials said an outbreak of food-borne illness has been linked to raw, unpasteurized milk sold by a farm in the state.

Rare flu complication causing brain swelling on the rise in kids, study finds

A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.