Is beef tallow healthier than seed oils? Unpacking RFK Jr.'s views
President-elect Trump’s HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stirred a debate over cooking oils, claiming beef tallow is a healthier option than seed oils like canola. Experts weigh in.
President-elect Trump’s HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stirred a debate over cooking oils, claiming beef tallow is a healthier option than seed oils like canola. Experts weigh in.
New USF study will track social, digital media use in children over more than two decades
Researchers in the Tampa Bay area are studying how digital and social media shape people from childhood to adulthood.
Researchers in the Tampa Bay area are studying how digital and social media shape people from childhood to adulthood.
City of Winter Haven to stop adding higher fluoride levels to water supply
Fluoride will no longer be added to the City of Winter Haven's water supply.
Fluoride will no longer be added to the City of Winter Haven's water supply.
New FDA rules target those ubiquitous TV drug commercials
The agency’s new guidelines are created to eliminate pharmaceutical company practices that minimize or distract consumers from knowing risk information about drugs.
The agency’s new guidelines are created to eliminate pharmaceutical company practices that minimize or distract consumers from knowing risk information about drugs.
Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
E.coli cases linked to McDonald's climbs to 104
A multistate E. coli outbreak linked to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has affected at least 104 people in 14 states, with 34 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
A multistate E. coli outbreak linked to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has affected at least 104 people in 14 states, with 34 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
Support group offered for Bay Area beach businesses impacted by hurricanes
Some Tampa Bay area residents lost so much during the hurricanes this year that they don't know where to start building back. Now, there's a support group for beach business people to talk about what's happened to their businesses, their lives and their futures.
Some Tampa Bay area residents lost so much during the hurricanes this year that they don't know where to start building back. Now, there's a support group for beach business people to talk about what's happened to their businesses, their lives and their futures.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
James Van Der Beek mistook cancer symptoms for problems with his diet
The 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' actor, 47, has been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
The 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' actor, 47, has been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Bird flu infects more farmworkers than previously known, CDC says
Following a CDC study showing bird flu exposure among dairy workers, health officials recommend increased testing and preventative measures for farmworkers, even if they show no symptoms, to prevent virus spread and mutation.
Following a CDC study showing bird flu exposure among dairy workers, health officials recommend increased testing and preventative measures for farmworkers, even if they show no symptoms, to prevent virus spread and mutation.
Father returns home after weeks in European hospital following severe illness on vacation
Colorado resident Guy Matlock, 64, is back home after a life-threatening health crisis during a European cruise in September
Colorado resident Guy Matlock, 64, is back home after a life-threatening health crisis during a European cruise in September
Your candidate lost? Here’s how to cope with post-election stress
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
Election 2024: Here’s how states voted on abortion rights
Abortion rights appeared on the ballot in 10 states last night. Here’s how they fared.
Abortion rights appeared on the ballot in 10 states last night. Here’s how they fared.
5 tips to ease Election Day anxiety
Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.
Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.
Fluoride: What is it and why is it added to our drinking water?
In the upcoming election, fluoride in drinking water has become a topic of debate after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Donald Trump would remove it on his first day in office if elected.
In the upcoming election, fluoride in drinking water has become a topic of debate after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Donald Trump would remove it on his first day in office if elected.
How did more than 460K children in Florida lose their Medicaid health benefits?
In Florida, more 460,000 children lost their Medicaid health benefits after the COVID-19 pandemic. Some lost coverage by mistake. Others were supposed to get a low-cost replacement that never arrived like Aurora and Luna Day.
In Florida, more 460,000 children lost their Medicaid health benefits after the COVID-19 pandemic. Some lost coverage by mistake. Others were supposed to get a low-cost replacement that never arrived like Aurora and Luna Day.
Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
Bird flu detected in pig for 1st time in US: What it means for humans
A pig infected with bird flu in Oregon has raised concerns about the virus’s potential to threaten humans, but the current risk to the public remains low.
A pig infected with bird flu in Oregon has raised concerns about the virus’s potential to threaten humans, but the current risk to the public remains low.
Cases in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions rise to 90
The number of E. coli cases linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has climbed to at least 90, the FDA said.
The number of E. coli cases linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has climbed to at least 90, the FDA said.