13-year-old Tampa boy in urgent need of transplant after heart condition diagnosis

April marks “National Donate Life Month” across the country, and right now in Florida, there are more than 5,000 people waiting for a lifesaving organ – including young children.

Widower pays off school lunch debts statewide, honoring late wife's legacy

An Oklahoma widower has embarked on a mission to pay off school lunch debts for students across the state following the death of his wife from cancer.

Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues

Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.

Shannen Doherty simplifies life amid cancer battle

As she continues her cancer battle, Shannen Doherty is learning the importance of letting go.

CDC warns of invasive bacterial outbreak amid spike in cases and fatality rates

An invasive bacterial infection is on the rise in the U.S., according to the CDC. A physician at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center shared tips on treatment and prevention.

Weight loss drugs spark conversation about obesity and treatments

Dr. Lakshmi Kannan, an endocrinologist at AdventHealth said tackling obesity isn't always a one-size fits all plan and for some, weight loss drugs may help give them an extra push.

Study suggests mental health issues in teen boys often go undetected

A recent pediatrics study revealed a sharp decline in antidepressant prescriptions for young men since March 2020, suggesting their mental health issues might be underreported or overlooked.

Kate's diagnosis sheds light on rise in early-onset cancer

Although Kate didn’t share what type of cancer doctors found, experts say the 42-year-old’s early onset diagnosis sheds light on an overall rise in younger people getting cancer.

Algae in Thonotosassa Lake prompts health alert

The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County is warning of unsafe levels of blue-green algae in Thonotosassa Lake.

First responders face higher risk of heart attack and diet-driven diseases

The country’s 2 million firefighters and law enforcement officers are at a disproportionately high risk for premature, life-threatening diet-driven disease.

Long COVID symptoms can lead to exercise intolerance: Expert

Moving your body is the key to good health, but it may be more of a challenge than it used to be for those who suffer from long COVID. 

Tuberculosis cases continued climbing in 2023

Forty states reported an increase in tuberculosis cases as rates increased among all age groups last year, according to the CDC.

Woman eating pork rinds accidentally swallows nail

A South American woman found herself in a hospital emergency after inadvertently ingesting a nail that mysteriously found its way into her packet of pork rinds.

Dengue epidemic declared by Puerto Rico amid spike in virus cases

Dengue cases have jumped in Puerto Rico, prompting the U.S. territory to declare an epidemic. The mosquito-borne virus has been on the rise in the Western Hemisphere, experts say.

Report: 1 in 10 school-aged kids has ADHD

The report found that the prevalence of ADHD was higher in boys than girls.