Medicines that don't mix well with extreme heat: What to know

Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.

Lupus: What to know about the autoimmune disease

Lupus has no cure and the exact cause is unknown, but in a recent breakthrough study, scientists believe they may have found a primary cause of the complex autoimmune disease.

Saharan dust: Bay Area starting to see relief from potential health effects

Particles of Saharan dust cloud rolled into Tampa Bay this week, coming all the way from northern Africa. On Friday, most of it had dissipated from the Tampa Bay area, but it can cause air quality issues and health effects when it's in town.

These are the most and least stressed cities in America, survey finds

Stress can be overwhelming, and people living in these cities tend to deal with it more than others, according to a recent survey.

Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds

Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.

Human plague case confirmed in Colorado, health officials warn

A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.

Bay Area emergency room sees influx of heat-related illnesses, experts warn ahead of holiday weekend

A Bay Area emergency room is seeing an unusual spike in heat-related illnesses. HCA Florida Brandon nurses and doctors are warning people to take precautions ahead of the holiday weekend.

FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease

Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.

What is ‘sober curious’? All about the growing shift on alcohol

The “sober curious” alcohol movement is becoming more mainstream. Here’s what it’s about and how it could impact your life.

NBA legend Alonzo Mourning spreading awareness about kidney disease and prostate cancer in Tampa

NBA Allstar and Olympic Gold Medalist Alonzo Mourning stopped by the 84th Omega Psi Phi Grand Conclave at the Tampa Convention Center on Saturday to spread kidney disease and prostate cancer awareness.

Alzheimer's treatments, drugs showing some promise, health experts say

June is recognized as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and, as the month comes to a close, health experts are cautiously optimistic about new treatments, while urging prevention.

Increased risk of dengue virus in US, CDC warns – here’s what to know

The CDC is warning Americans about an increased dengue virus risk, as cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease hit record numbers worldwide.

Hillsborough County has confirmed case of locally transmitted dengue fever

The Florida Department of Health issued a health alert to inform residents of a confirmed human case of locally acquired dengue fever in Hillsborough County.

More American soldiers are dying by suicide than combat

More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.