Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Hillsborough County boy receives challenge coin from HCSO deputies after battle with cancer
A Hillsborough County boy who has been battling cancer finally got to ring the “bell of victory," with deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A Hillsborough County boy who has been battling cancer finally got to ring the “bell of victory," with deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
TampaWell Garden and Pharmacy opens
Healthcare professionals are combining medicine and food to create the ultimate wellness destination in Tampa.
Healthcare professionals are combining medicine and food to create the ultimate wellness destination in Tampa.
America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you
Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.
Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.
Respiratory illnesses remain 'elevated' throughout much of country: CDC
Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the CDC said Friday.
Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the CDC said Friday.
Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
TGH unveils fully robotic radiotherapy device to target tumors
Tampa General Hospital is getting a new assist from AI. On Thursday, the hospital unveiled its new CyberKnife S7 robot with a ribbon-cutting event.
Tampa General Hospital is getting a new assist from AI. On Thursday, the hospital unveiled its new CyberKnife S7 robot with a ribbon-cutting event.
Respiratory illnesses causing influx in hospitalizations in Tampa Bay area
The new year has brought the post-holiday surge of winter illnesses.
The new year has brought the post-holiday surge of winter illnesses.
Moffitt Cancer Center sends patients, advocates to Tallahassee in a push for continued funding
Moffitt Cancer Center's annual advocacy day gets underway in Tallahassee on Wednesday.
Moffitt Cancer Center's annual advocacy day gets underway in Tallahassee on Wednesday.
New blood test could screen for Alzheimer's before onset of symptoms
A blood test could soon be used to identify a type of protein that is linked to Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise with 97% accuracy, a new study shows.
A blood test could soon be used to identify a type of protein that is linked to Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise with 97% accuracy, a new study shows.
Can you keep your New Year's resolution? GymBird is offering $5,000 to one lucky contest winner who can
If the participant meets their goals by March 29, the contest money is theirs. But the deal has a catch that some politically-minded hopefuls may find motivating.
If the participant meets their goals by March 29, the contest money is theirs. But the deal has a catch that some politically-minded hopefuls may find motivating.
'Cure on Wheels': 15-year cancer survivor leads team of cyclists on 330-mile journey
For the eleventh year in a row, cancer survivor Joshua Rivera lead the 'Cure on Wheels' team of cyclists as they set out on their 330-mile journey from Tampa to Tallahassee.
For the eleventh year in a row, cancer survivor Joshua Rivera lead the 'Cure on Wheels' team of cyclists as they set out on their 330-mile journey from Tampa to Tallahassee.
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
What you should order at McDonald's, according to nutritionists
By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.
By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.
'Enough to kill every American': DEA details just how bad the fentanyl crisis is in America
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said on Jan. 17. The agency is calling fentanyl the "deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced."
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said on Jan. 17. The agency is calling fentanyl the "deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced."
Colorectal cancer is now leading cause of death among young adults with cancer: new report
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Immunocompromised parents worry about RSV, flu season as students return to school
After the holidays, many people are getting sick, including children as they head back to school.
After the holidays, many people are getting sick, including children as they head back to school.
Menthol cigarette ban in the US? Here's the latest on the proposed FDA rule
U.S. health regulators are considering banning menthol cigarettes, a long-awaited plan that advocates say could save hundreds of thousands of lives but faced an unexpected delay last year.
U.S. health regulators are considering banning menthol cigarettes, a long-awaited plan that advocates say could save hundreds of thousands of lives but faced an unexpected delay last year.
'Disease X': Scientists creating contingency plan for infectious virus outbreak
Scientists at the World Economic Forum happening this week say they are discussing the hypothetical virus in order to prepare properly for it.
Scientists at the World Economic Forum happening this week say they are discussing the hypothetical virus in order to prepare properly for it.
'Brave' teenager gets legs amputated while comatose after contracting infection on Christmas
A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.
A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.