Alzheimer’s patients may benefit from pomegranates: 'Promising results'
The fruit contains a substance that helps boost memory and restore brain function, researchers say.
The fruit contains a substance that helps boost memory and restore brain function, researchers say.
Microdosing chocolate bars sent 6 people to hospitals, FDA says
The edible chocolate bars are made with soy, milk and a “proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms." They have sickened eight people, with six of those hospitalized.
The edible chocolate bars are made with soy, milk and a “proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms." They have sickened eight people, with six of those hospitalized.
St. Pete CALL program receives new grant from NFL to expand services for children
Making the switch from police to community workers responding to a mental health crisis has worked in St. Petersburg for the last three years through the CALL program, and now the program will be able to help children on those calls in more ways.
Making the switch from police to community workers responding to a mental health crisis has worked in St. Petersburg for the last three years through the CALL program, and now the program will be able to help children on those calls in more ways.
Could vitamin C treat skin cancer? USF study shows promise
As families get ready to spend more time outside this summer break, Bay Area medical professionals want to remind Floridians to stay safe in the sun and to watch for skin cancer symptoms. It comes as research from USF points to vitamin C as a potential treatment for melanoma.
As families get ready to spend more time outside this summer break, Bay Area medical professionals want to remind Floridians to stay safe in the sun and to watch for skin cancer symptoms. It comes as research from USF points to vitamin C as a potential treatment for melanoma.
Nurses push for a STEM designation amid shortages
The designation in part would help manage the staffing shortages of nurses in the medical field.
The designation in part would help manage the staffing shortages of nurses in the medical field.
Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2 confirmed, WHO says
The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.
The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.
Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy
This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.
This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.
Talkspace rolls out services to 5 million Florida Medicare enrollees
For some Florida seniors, the mere thought of seeking help can be overwhelming. That's why online therapy company Talkspace announced plans to expand their services to all 33 million traditional Medicare members in 11 states, including Florida's 5 million Medicare enrollees.
For some Florida seniors, the mere thought of seeking help can be overwhelming. That's why online therapy company Talkspace announced plans to expand their services to all 33 million traditional Medicare members in 11 states, including Florida's 5 million Medicare enrollees.
General Mills facing revived push to cut plastic chemicals in food
Advocacy groups are calling for General Mills to stop using plastic chemicals linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Advocacy groups are calling for General Mills to stop using plastic chemicals linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Best time to drink coffee: Experts spill the beans
Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.
Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.
Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.
US girls are getting their first periods earlier, study finds – what's driving this?
A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.
A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.
Orange peels could help improve cardiovascular health: UF researchers
Orange peels could be the key to improving cardiovascular health, according to new studies by researchers with the University of Florida.
Orange peels could be the key to improving cardiovascular health, according to new studies by researchers with the University of Florida.
Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: ‘Not universally good or bad'
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Bay Area heart attack survivor meets good Samaritan, first responders who saved his life
It’s a reunion that's been months in the making. Drew Overlee and Jake O’Brien now have quite the bond after O'Brien saved Overlee's life.
It’s a reunion that's been months in the making. Drew Overlee and Jake O’Brien now have quite the bond after O'Brien saved Overlee's life.
Family infected with parasitic worms from undercooked black bear meat, CDC reports
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak; over 100 sickened
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Pinellas County introduces new program aimed at connecting residents with mental health providers
Pinellas County is helping link people to mental health, substance use and addiction help in a more streamlined way.
Pinellas County is helping link people to mental health, substance use and addiction help in a more streamlined way.