Ohio mom faked young daughter’s cancer diagnosis, shaved her head for thousands in donations: Sheriff
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
100 times more microplastics in water bottles than once thought: Study
A new study shows, in some cases, 100 times more bits of plastics in our water bottles than originally thought.
Family of cervical cancer patient keeps her memory alive through education
Throughout the month of January, medical professionals are trying to raise awareness about cervical cancer and important preventative steps.
New alternative procedure to open heart surgery gives patients ‘lease on life’
The Seattle Procedure stands for Simplified Extraction of Atrial Tumor With Targeted Loop Electricity.
'It keeps me sober going around talking to folks': Tom Arnold to share his story of recovery in Sarasota
He’s a writer, an actor and, as a comedian, Tom Arnold knows how to make others laugh.
American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as nationwide donors hit all-time low
Bay Area hospitals are asking people to donate blood after the American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage.
Ozempic side effects: FDA says drug has no link to suicide
The FDA’s preliminary report of side effects from popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity showed no link with suicidal thoughts or actions.
COVID and flu cases on the rise
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows 38 states with high or very high levels of the flu and other respiratory illnesses between Christmas and New Year's.
Bay Area pediatric patient determined not to let cancer win as he gears up for second battle
One 11-year-old boy in Hillsborough County is getting ready to begin his second battle with cancer.
Michael Strahan's daughter, Isabella, reveals brain cancer diagnosis in GMA interview
Michael Strahan said despite everything his family has been through over the past few months, he calls himself the “luckiest man in the world."
Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Apple Watch feature saves woman from near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning: I was 'extremely scared'
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
Wearing hearing aids routinely could lengthen people's lives, study suggests
With hearing loss affecting millions of people in the U.S., a new study finds that if not treated, it can cause health problems, including higher risks of dementia.
Bay Pines VA Healthcare expands services for veterans experiencing homelessness
Veterans experiencing homelessness are entering the new year with expanded access to healthcare in St. Petersburg.
Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
Millions of Americans opting for weight-loss drugs instead of gym memberships
As the New Year approaches, so do resolutions, and most Americans want to lose weight. But now, instead of heading to the gym, millions of Americans are trying drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro.
Hundreds of Air Force nuclear missile workers have cancer, documents show
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
Millions of Americans can't obtain promising new weight loss drugs because Medicare won't pay
Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds.
Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.