Hillsborough school district celebrates 'Florida Food Day' ahead of possible national guideline changes
The Hillsborough County School District celebrated its second Florida Food Day on Thursday, at a time when national school food guidelines could be changing.
The Hillsborough County School District celebrated its second Florida Food Day on Thursday, at a time when national school food guidelines could be changing.
Woman 'miraculously' found alive after almost 3 weeks lost in the Sierra Nevada
A camper who had been missing for almost three weeks amid snowy, blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada has been located and "miraculously found alive."
A camper who had been missing for almost three weeks amid snowy, blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada has been located and "miraculously found alive."
Baby born with rare disorder thrives after getting personalized gene editing treatment
Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.
Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.
Florida becomes 2nd state to ban fluoride from water system after DeSantis bill signing
Florida has become the second state to ban fluoride from its water systems following a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.
Florida has become the second state to ban fluoride from its water systems following a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.
Brandon family turns tragedy into purpose during Mental Health Awareness Month
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, and one Bay Area family is transforming personal heartbreak into a powerful mission to save lives.
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, and one Bay Area family is transforming personal heartbreak into a powerful mission to save lives.
In-N-Out Burger removes artificial coloring from these products
Less than a month after the Food and Drug Administration announced it wanted foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artifical colors, In-N-Out Burger said it was getting rid of the dyes from two of its drinks.
Less than a month after the Food and Drug Administration announced it wanted foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artifical colors, In-N-Out Burger said it was getting rid of the dyes from two of its drinks.
New glow in the dark technology, Cytalux, helping remove cancer cells
Some new glow in the dark technology called Cytalux is helping remove cancer cells.
Some new glow in the dark technology called Cytalux is helping remove cancer cells.
US life expectancy rates are lower for this US region, study finds
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
TGH helping new moms through new mental health program: 'There is a stigma'
Tampa General Hospital is rolling out a new mental health program to support moms during pregnancy, delivery, and post-partum.
Tampa General Hospital is rolling out a new mental health program to support moms during pregnancy, delivery, and post-partum.
Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
FDA approves 3 natural food dyes
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
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.
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.
‘Back-alley beautician’ injected mystery mail-order filler into clients without a medical license: FDLE
A Florida woman was arrested after the FDLE said she reportedly injected people with mystery facial filler.
A Florida woman was arrested after the FDLE said she reportedly injected people with mystery facial filler.
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.
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.
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.
Measles outbreaks have hit 11 U.S. states, with cases now exceeding 900. Here’s what we know.
Combo flu and COVID-19 shot shows promise in new Moderna study
Researchers found that the combination shot had a stronger immune response against COVID-19 and flu strains.
Researchers found that the combination shot had a stronger immune response against COVID-19 and flu strains.
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.
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.