6 people test positive for dengue fever in Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County is under a mosquito-borne illness alert after six cases of locally-acquired human cases of dengue fever were reported. 

Human bird flu infection case reported in Barron Co., WI

One person in Barron County, Wisconsin, is believed to be the first in the state this year to have contracted bird flu after being exposed to an infected flock.

Santa Clara mom and son both battle cancer

It's an emotional holiday season for a Santa Clara family. For years, Cherie Carter and her son, Carter Fulhors, have battled cancer together. But Cherie recently learned she may not have long to live.

Inside one Tampa organization's mission to support sick kids this holiday season

For many children, a trip to the hospital can be frightening. But one young man who remembers all too well has found a way to make hospital stays a bit brighter for kids.

Push to end daylight saving time continues

The routine of changing the clocks twice a year has come into question again.

Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds

Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."

Feeling the holiday blues? Here are resources that can help

The holidays can be a joyous time to spend with family and friends, but for some, it can be a challenging time.

FDA red food dye ban: When it could happen, and what to know

The FDA is reviewing a petition that could ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3. Here’s what to know about the petition and the product.

Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34

Dominique Brown, Disney influencer and co-founder of "Black Girl Disney," died after suffering an apparent allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles last week.

United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole

It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.

High-fructose corn syrup could speed up tumor growth, study suggests

Researchers found that animal subjects that consumed large amounts of food with high-fructose corn syrup were susceptible to accelerated tumor growth in certain types of cancer.

USDA orders testing of entire milk supply nationwide for bird flu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a new order requiring raw, or unpasteurized, milk nationwide to be tested for bird flu.