Orange peels could help improve cardiovascular health: UF researchers
Orange peels could be the key to improving cardiovascular health, according to new studies by researchers with the University of Florida.
Orange peels could be the key to improving cardiovascular health, according to new studies by researchers with the University of Florida.
Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: ‘Not universally good or bad'
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Bay Area heart attack survivor meets good Samaritan, first responders who saved his life
It’s a reunion that's been months in the making. Drew Overlee and Jake O’Brien now have quite the bond after O'Brien saved Overlee's life.
It’s a reunion that's been months in the making. Drew Overlee and Jake O’Brien now have quite the bond after O'Brien saved Overlee's life.
Family infected with parasitic worms from undercooked black bear meat, CDC reports
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak; over 100 sickened
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Pinellas County introduces new program aimed at connecting residents with mental health providers
Pinellas County is helping link people to mental health, substance use and addiction help in a more streamlined way.
Pinellas County is helping link people to mental health, substance use and addiction help in a more streamlined way.
Free IVF: These companies offer fertility benefits for part-time employees
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
Some teen girls using smartphone up to 6 hours per day, study finds
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.
UCF collaborates on breakthrough in fighting cancer
Our bodies have natural defenses to help fight cancer, and researchers have discovered a new way to boost them in a lab. The University of Central Florida is part of a project designed to dissolve cancer from within.
Our bodies have natural defenses to help fight cancer, and researchers have discovered a new way to boost them in a lab. The University of Central Florida is part of a project designed to dissolve cancer from within.
Nestlé launches food line targeting Ozempic, other weight-loss drug users
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.
Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
US pediatricians allow HIV-positive mothers to breastfeed under new guidelines
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
Jesuit High football player returns to field cancer free after year-long battle
Tucker Witte lives for the Jesuit High School football team.
Tucker Witte lives for the Jesuit High School football team.
STD rates rising across Bay Area
Sexually transmitted disease rates in Florida have increased by 42% in the last decade with Hillsborough County reporting some of the highest numbers, according to Florida Department of Health data.
Sexually transmitted disease rates in Florida have increased by 42% in the last decade with Hillsborough County reporting some of the highest numbers, according to Florida Department of Health data.
Common cooking ingredient could reduce dementia mortality risk, study suggests
Infusing this pantry staple into your diet could pay big dividends for cognitive health and longevity, a new study suggests.
Infusing this pantry staple into your diet could pay big dividends for cognitive health and longevity, a new study suggests.
‘Get Ready With Me’ TikTok star announces own death in final video
Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.
Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.
Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline, judge rules
Two longtime representatives of Brian Wilson will now make decisions on his behalf. The music legend was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Two longtime representatives of Brian Wilson will now make decisions on his behalf. The music legend was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
New technology allowing TGH surgeons to perform more organ transplants
In Florida, there are more than 5,000 patients and their families waiting for a call that an organ is ready for them. Tampa General Hospital has around 1,000 patients on that list.
In Florida, there are more than 5,000 patients and their families waiting for a call that an organ is ready for them. Tampa General Hospital has around 1,000 patients on that list.