‘Miracle fruit’ may help cancer patients fight chemo-related weight loss

A small West African berry known as “miracle fruit” is gaining attention for its potential to help chemotherapy patients manage “chemo mouth,” a side effect that alters taste and can lead to poor nutrition and weight loss.

Cough drops and cough suppressants recalled nationwide recall: See the list

A Chinese drugmaker recalled multiple varieties of cough suppressants that were sold across the U.S. under several name brands, the Food and Drug Administration reported.

New drug significantly extends survival in advanced pancreatic cancer trial

Revolution Medicines reported positive results from a Phase 3 trial of its experimental drug daraxonrasib in patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Hundreds climb 42 floors in Tampa 'Fight for Air' event, raising over $225K for lung cancer fight

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with a new diagnosis every two minutes. In Tampa, hundreds literally took that fight to new heights, stepping up to raise money and awareness for those battling the disease.

What is Hib? Doctors sound alarm on deadly bacterial disease

Doctors are sounding the alarm on the potential comeback of a deadly bacterial disease that mostly affects babies and young children.

Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.

Florida CFO announces $1.4M in funds to protect firefighters from cancer-causing materials

Florida’s State Fire Marshal and Chief Financial Officer, Blaise Ingoglia, awarded $1.4M in grant money to help protect firefighters from dangerous cancer-causing materials.

High-protein diet may help fight cholera, study finds

A UC Riverside study finds high-protein diets, especially casein and wheat gluten, can significantly reduce cholera infection in the gut.

After years of tremors, one Tampa man gets his life back- no surgery required

At Tampa General Hospital, doctors are using a system called CyberKnife to treat patients without a single incision. There’s no need to fast, no anesthesia, no hospital stays, and no recovery time. Patients can go about their day immediately after treatment.

Unexplained shoulder pain could signal dangerous health condition, doctor warns

While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also signal a dangerous health condition.

Walmart Great Value Dino Nuggets lead warning retracted by USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has pulled its public health alert about bags of dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores.

New COVID variant has been detected in Florida: CDC

A newly identified COVID-19 variant is being monitored by federal health agencies after spreading to multiple states, including Florida. While early signs are raising some concern, experts say it’s still too soon to fully understand how significant the strain could become.

FDA warns 2 supplements sold at gas stations pose serious health risks

A new alert from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that consumers should avoid two supplement brands that could pose serious health problems.