UTampa students play wheelchair basketball to learn about importance of adaptive sports
Adaptive sports, like wheelchair basketball, play a huge role in the lives of people with disabilities by offering them an outlet and a community.
Adaptive sports, like wheelchair basketball, play a huge role in the lives of people with disabilities by offering them an outlet and a community.
Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
Allergies acting up? Here’s why last year’s hurricanes may be to blame
Hurricanes Helene and Milton may be impacting this year’s spring season by causing trees to produce more pollen, experts say.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton may be impacting this year’s spring season by causing trees to produce more pollen, experts say.
Which US city is the healthiest to live in?
WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.
WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.
Pinellas patient told she was exposed to measles after emergency room visit: ‘A little scary’
A Pinellas County hospital patient is urging the community to be alert following a recent alarming call telling her she'd been exposed to measles.
A Pinellas County hospital patient is urging the community to be alert following a recent alarming call telling her she'd been exposed to measles.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water; 1st state to do so
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed the legislation on Thursday.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed the legislation on Thursday.
New Port Richey father battles kidney disease while searching for donor
A New Port Richey father is battling kidney disease as he searches for a donor.
A New Port Richey father is battling kidney disease as he searches for a donor.
Bay Area widow honors husband who died of brain cancer, Moffitt patients with inspirational rock garden
When John Shadock was faced with a terminal brain tumor diagnosis, he and his wife leaned on each other, choosing to embrace hope over fear and joy over anger. That's not always easy to do when you're dealt an unfair hand.
When John Shadock was faced with a terminal brain tumor diagnosis, he and his wife leaned on each other, choosing to embrace hope over fear and joy over anger. That's not always easy to do when you're dealt an unfair hand.
King Charles III briefly hospitalized due to cancer treatment side effects
His engagements for Thursday afternoon and Friday were cancelled.
His engagements for Thursday afternoon and Friday were cancelled.
Cancer survivor shares message as doctors see more cases among young men
Doctors in the Tampa Bay area say they're treating more patients in their 20s and 30s for cancer, including colorectal, testicular and breast cancers.
Doctors in the Tampa Bay area say they're treating more patients in their 20s and 30s for cancer, including colorectal, testicular and breast cancers.
New program in Hillsborough County helping students be more mindful
A high school in Hillsborough County is putting a new spin on mental wellness.
A high school in Hillsborough County is putting a new spin on mental wellness.
UF researchers using artificial intelligence to detect Parkinson's disease more accurately
Researchers at the University of Florida are using artificial intelligence to detect Parkinson's disease more accurately.
Researchers at the University of Florida are using artificial intelligence to detect Parkinson's disease more accurately.
Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
RFK Jr. reportedly plans to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.
West Virginia becomes 1st state to ban range of food dyes
West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.
West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.
Doctors urge getting checked as colon cancer rises in the U.S.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Florida doctors are taking this opportunity to share their concerns and advice as the number of young people diagnosed with colorectal cancer continues to rise.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Florida doctors are taking this opportunity to share their concerns and advice as the number of young people diagnosed with colorectal cancer continues to rise.
Rise in Dengue Fever cases prompts health alert for popular spring break spots
The CDC said that last year, a "record number of dengue cases" were identified in U.S. travelers, an 84% increase compared to 2023.
The CDC said that last year, a "record number of dengue cases" were identified in U.S. travelers, an 84% increase compared to 2023.
Bird flu solution: Vaccinate chickens or slaughter every infected flock?
Vaccines could be a way to suppress bird flu in the U.S. and avoid the slaughter of millions of chickens amid the rising price of eggs. But there are some concerns, too. Here's what to know.
Vaccines could be a way to suppress bird flu in the U.S. and avoid the slaughter of millions of chickens amid the rising price of eggs. But there are some concerns, too. Here's what to know.
RFK Jr. seeks to eliminate FDA’s GRAS 'loophole' to improve food ingredient safety
The Health and Human Services secretary is pushing to change a program that allows companies to add untested ingredients to food.
The Health and Human Services secretary is pushing to change a program that allows companies to add untested ingredients to food.