Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
Bronny James' July 2023 cardiac arrest linked to congenital heart defect
Bronny James' family revealed the probable cause behind the USC freshman's cardiac arrest in July 2023.
Bronny James' family revealed the probable cause behind the USC freshman's cardiac arrest in July 2023.
More Tampa Bay residents investing in mental health resources, according to new report
A new report shows how mental health struggles are impacting Tampa Bay residents’ daily lives.
A new report shows how mental health struggles are impacting Tampa Bay residents’ daily lives.
Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Delta launches new health technologies for in-flight medical emergencies
Airline’s chief health officer detailed new capabilities ‘above and beyond’ FAA requirements.
Airline’s chief health officer detailed new capabilities ‘above and beyond’ FAA requirements.
New concussion research says youth football and hockey players' brain health may be fine
New local research suggests that kids playing football and hockey are not taking enough consistent hits to impact brain functioning over time.
New local research suggests that kids playing football and hockey are not taking enough consistent hits to impact brain functioning over time.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Tampa Bay faith leaders receiving Narcan training
The opioid epidemic is a crisis in our community and local faith leaders say it’s time to act.
The opioid epidemic is a crisis in our community and local faith leaders say it’s time to act.
Tampa pastor using his experiences with drug addiction to help others
George Woods has gone from drug addict to pastor.
George Woods has gone from drug addict to pastor.
Cancer rates increasing among younger people, doctors encourage screenings
A new study tracking the incidence of early-onset cancers found an increase in people younger than 50-years-old being diagnosed.
A new study tracking the incidence of early-onset cancers found an increase in people younger than 50-years-old being diagnosed.
Florida officials report five deaths from 'flesh-eating' bacteria in Bay Area since January
Five people are confirmed dead in the Bay Area because of a flesh-eating bacterium known to lurk at beaches, Florida officials reported.
Five people are confirmed dead in the Bay Area because of a flesh-eating bacterium known to lurk at beaches, Florida officials reported.
Over 200 New College of Florida students move into local hotels due to air quality concerns on-campus dorms
With the first day of classes just a week away, many New College of Florida students spent Sunday morning moving their belongings into their assigned dorms on campus, but some found themselves checking into hotels.
With the first day of classes just a week away, many New College of Florida students spent Sunday morning moving their belongings into their assigned dorms on campus, but some found themselves checking into hotels.
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Advent Health building its newest hospital in Riverview
Advent Health is building its newest hospital on Boyette Road in Riverview. They're racing to finish construction and keep up with how fast the U.S. 301 corridor is growing in South Hillsborough County.
Advent Health is building its newest hospital on Boyette Road in Riverview. They're racing to finish construction and keep up with how fast the U.S. 301 corridor is growing in South Hillsborough County.
Should parents keep their kids off social media?
When it comes to staying social, a game of basketball is just fine with 12-year-old Ronald Peters.
When it comes to staying social, a game of basketball is just fine with 12-year-old Ronald Peters.
Health officials see increase in kids hospitalized after eating THC gummies mistaken for candy
Doctors at Tampa General Hospital and state officials are sending out a warning to parents: Make sure your kids don't think that THC gummies are just another bag of candy.
Doctors at Tampa General Hospital and state officials are sending out a warning to parents: Make sure your kids don't think that THC gummies are just another bag of candy.
A pig's kidney worked normally in a donated human body for over a month, doctors say
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
Shortness of breath and palpitations possible symptoms after COVID-19, cardiologist says
Dr. Michael Malone, a cardiologist at Bayfront Health, said he has seen a lot more people with shortness of breath over the past few years, and they’ve recovered from COVID-19.
Dr. Michael Malone, a cardiologist at Bayfront Health, said he has seen a lot more people with shortness of breath over the past few years, and they’ve recovered from COVID-19.
Bay area teen who took her own life honored with yellow bench at Tampa Bay Skating Academy
It's now been one year since 16-year-old McKenna Brown took her own life.
It's now been one year since 16-year-old McKenna Brown took her own life.