Elon Musk says 2nd patient implanted with Neuralink brain chip
Elon Musk shared details about a second patient that has been implanted with his company Neuralink’s cybernetic brain chip.
Elon Musk shared details about a second patient that has been implanted with his company Neuralink’s cybernetic brain chip.
Boar's Head recall: Woman files class action lawsuit against deli company
The listeria outbreak in Boar's Head meats has been linked to at least two deaths.
The listeria outbreak in Boar's Head meats has been linked to at least two deaths.
Here's how much exercise you need to offset the effects of sitting too much
A new study reveals that regular physical activity may significantly mitigate the health risks associated with prolonged sitting among adults.
A new study reveals that regular physical activity may significantly mitigate the health risks associated with prolonged sitting among adults.
Free back-to-school health screenings at Walmart on Saturday. Here's what to know
Families can get a free screening at a Walmart location in their area, and here's how it works.
Families can get a free screening at a Walmart location in their area, and here's how it works.
Lead found in nearly half of dark chocolate, other cocoa products, study finds
Most of the chocolate products that were tested were deemed safe by FDA standards, but researchers caution about exceeding portion sizes.
Most of the chocolate products that were tested were deemed safe by FDA standards, but researchers caution about exceeding portion sizes.
Millennials, Gen Xers face higher risk of 17 cancers than previous generations, study says
A large study by researchers at the American Cancer Society found that Gen Xers and Millennials face a higher risk of developing certain types of cancers.
A large study by researchers at the American Cancer Society found that Gen Xers and Millennials face a higher risk of developing certain types of cancers.
Cyberattack against OneBlood delaying deliveries of donated blood across Florida
The nonprofit OneBlood is facing a ransomware attack on its software system.
The nonprofit OneBlood is facing a ransomware attack on its software system.
What is 'Teflon flu'? Illnesses linked to nonstick pans on the rise
Polymer fume fever, or “Teflon flu,” is a flu-like illness caused by inhaling the byproducts of nonstick pans.
Polymer fume fever, or “Teflon flu,” is a flu-like illness caused by inhaling the byproducts of nonstick pans.
USF’s pharmacy program moves to downtown Tampa
USF’s "Taneja College of Pharmacy" moved its “PharmD" program to the 11th and 12th floors of the university’s health building in Channelside Drive, Monday.
USF’s "Taneja College of Pharmacy" moved its “PharmD" program to the 11th and 12th floors of the university’s health building in Channelside Drive, Monday.
Summer program aims to get kids to eat their fruits and vegetables
A summer program called “Food Is Health" is hammering home a common message sent to kids, “eat your fruits and vegetables". The program is a partnership between AdventHealth, the University of Florida and Dube’s Mobile Market.
A summer program called “Food Is Health" is hammering home a common message sent to kids, “eat your fruits and vegetables". The program is a partnership between AdventHealth, the University of Florida and Dube’s Mobile Market.
Blood test highly effective in determining if memory loss is due to Alzheimer's disease: Study
It's a fear many of us have as we get older. Alzheimer's is debilitating and it's hard to watch our loved ones go through it, but new research shows a simple blood test could be key in diagnosing the disease and could be a game changer in slowing its progression.
It's a fear many of us have as we get older. Alzheimer's is debilitating and it's hard to watch our loved ones go through it, but new research shows a simple blood test could be key in diagnosing the disease and could be a game changer in slowing its progression.
Pets can smell your stress, study finds
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.
Measles cases surge to triple last year's — with 5 months to go
Approximately 85% of cases this year have been individuals without a Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination.
Approximately 85% of cases this year have been individuals without a Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination.
Lightning strikes: Bay area doctor explains impacts after a person is struck
A 16-year-old girl is in serious condition after she was one of four teenagers injured by a lightning strike in St. Petersburg on Thursday, and a pediatric doctor shared how lightning impacts your body.
A 16-year-old girl is in serious condition after she was one of four teenagers injured by a lightning strike in St. Petersburg on Thursday, and a pediatric doctor shared how lightning impacts your body.
Doctors learning how AI can detect hydrocephalus, other diseases at Tampa conference
Doctors from across the country gathered for a conference in downtown Tampa Friday to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) could help them diagnose diseases, like hydrocephalus, faster.
Doctors from across the country gathered for a conference in downtown Tampa Friday to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) could help them diagnose diseases, like hydrocephalus, faster.
Tampa police turn to 911 partnership with Crisis Center of Tampa Bay to help de-escalate mental health calls
When it comes to emergencies, 911 has long been the number to dial. But now, operators in Tampa have a new tool when the caller doesn't necessarily need police right away.
When it comes to emergencies, 911 has long been the number to dial. But now, operators in Tampa have a new tool when the caller doesn't necessarily need police right away.
FDA pushes back deadline again to ban formaldehyde in hair products
Chemical hair straighteners or "relaxers" are applied to hair to make it less frizzy or straighter. But most of these products release formaldehyde gas into the air when heated.
Chemical hair straighteners or "relaxers" are applied to hair to make it less frizzy or straighter. But most of these products release formaldehyde gas into the air when heated.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to deli meat: Here's what to know
The CDC reported last week that two people died and at least 28 others were hospitalized across 12 states because of a listeria outbreak connected to deli meat.
The CDC reported last week that two people died and at least 28 others were hospitalized across 12 states because of a listeria outbreak connected to deli meat.
Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
Some of the world's cleanest pigs are being raised in the Virginia mountains to supply kidneys and hearts for animal-to-human organ transplants.
Some of the world's cleanest pigs are being raised in the Virginia mountains to supply kidneys and hearts for animal-to-human organ transplants.
Families face challenges without loved one’s death certificate after Florida Department of Health hack
More than two weeks after a cyberattack on the Florida Department of Health, there are still problems for families trying to deal with the death of a loved one.
More than two weeks after a cyberattack on the Florida Department of Health, there are still problems for families trying to deal with the death of a loved one.