Bay Area hospitals seeing jump in COVID-19 cases, but fewer severe symptoms
Bay Area hospitals are seeing a spike in COVID-19 patients with new variants.
Bay Area hospitals are seeing a spike in COVID-19 patients with new variants.
2 deaths linked to listeria outbreak, more than 2 dozen hospitalized, CDC says
The listeria outbreak is linked to meat that was sliced at grocery store deli counters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The listeria outbreak is linked to meat that was sliced at grocery store deli counters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
USF becomes one of four universities with new AI voice course aimed at detecting certain health conditions
The University of South Florida is now one of four universities offering a course that uses artificial intelligence and a person's voice to identify certain health conditions.
The University of South Florida is now one of four universities offering a course that uses artificial intelligence and a person's voice to identify certain health conditions.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms, will self isolate
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, as announced during the UnidosUS annual conference via the White House's YouTube channel.
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, as announced during the UnidosUS annual conference via the White House's YouTube channel.
Nearly half of US adult cancer deaths could be prevented by lifestyle changes, study finds
Researchers identified these specific risk factors in their study as contributing factors for cancer cases and deaths among some adults in the U.S.
Researchers identified these specific risk factors in their study as contributing factors for cancer cases and deaths among some adults in the U.S.
Dr. Ruth, pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.
Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.
3 Colorado poultry workers presumed to have bird flu
Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.
Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.
Medicines that don't mix well with extreme heat: What to know
Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.
Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.
Lupus: What to know about the autoimmune disease
Lupus has no cure and the exact cause is unknown, but in a recent breakthrough study, scientists believe they may have found a primary cause of the complex autoimmune disease.
Lupus has no cure and the exact cause is unknown, but in a recent breakthrough study, scientists believe they may have found a primary cause of the complex autoimmune disease.
Saharan dust: Bay Area starting to see relief from potential health effects
Particles of Saharan dust cloud rolled into Tampa Bay this week, coming all the way from northern Africa. On Friday, most of it had dissipated from the Tampa Bay area, but it can cause air quality issues and health effects when it's in town.
Particles of Saharan dust cloud rolled into Tampa Bay this week, coming all the way from northern Africa. On Friday, most of it had dissipated from the Tampa Bay area, but it can cause air quality issues and health effects when it's in town.
Lupus breakthrough: Researchers may have found cause of autoimmune disease
Researchers claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.
Researchers claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.
These are the most and least stressed cities in America, survey finds
Stress can be overwhelming, and people living in these cities tend to deal with it more than others, according to a recent survey.
Stress can be overwhelming, and people living in these cities tend to deal with it more than others, according to a recent survey.
Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Possible cyberattack against Florida Department of Health halts funeral home services across the state
If you want to get married, have a baby, or bury a loved one in Florida right now, you might run into some trouble.
If you want to get married, have a baby, or bury a loved one in Florida right now, you might run into some trouble.
Human plague case confirmed in Colorado, health officials warn
A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.
A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.
‘Heartbreaking’ hoarding disorder rises as America ages, according to new Senate report
The new report details the effects caused by hoarding disorder, which affects as many as 14 million Americans.
The new report details the effects caused by hoarding disorder, which affects as many as 14 million Americans.
Bay Area emergency room sees influx of heat-related illnesses, experts warn ahead of holiday weekend
A Bay Area emergency room is seeing an unusual spike in heat-related illnesses. HCA Florida Brandon nurses and doctors are warning people to take precautions ahead of the holiday weekend.
A Bay Area emergency room is seeing an unusual spike in heat-related illnesses. HCA Florida Brandon nurses and doctors are warning people to take precautions ahead of the holiday weekend.
FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease
Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.
Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.
What is ‘sober curious’? All about the growing shift on alcohol
The “sober curious” alcohol movement is becoming more mainstream. Here’s what it’s about and how it could impact your life.
The “sober curious” alcohol movement is becoming more mainstream. Here’s what it’s about and how it could impact your life.
NBA legend Alonzo Mourning spreading awareness about kidney disease and prostate cancer in Tampa
NBA Allstar and Olympic Gold Medalist Alonzo Mourning stopped by the 84th Omega Psi Phi Grand Conclave at the Tampa Convention Center on Saturday to spread kidney disease and prostate cancer awareness.
NBA Allstar and Olympic Gold Medalist Alonzo Mourning stopped by the 84th Omega Psi Phi Grand Conclave at the Tampa Convention Center on Saturday to spread kidney disease and prostate cancer awareness.