Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef sickens 16, hospitalizes 6
The CDC said Tuesday that illnesses have been reported in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
The CDC said Tuesday that illnesses have been reported in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
NBA star Alonzo Mourning sheds light on rare kidney disease that sidelined him: ‘It was pretty devastating'
Basketball Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning brought his message of awareness for kidney disease to Tampa last week.
Basketball Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning brought his message of awareness for kidney disease to Tampa last week.
Nevada toddler dies from brain-eating amoeba
Nevada health officials said a 2-year-old boy died last week from a Naegleria fowleri infection, also known as a brain-eating amoeba.
Nevada health officials said a 2-year-old boy died last week from a Naegleria fowleri infection, also known as a brain-eating amoeba.
Biden administration proposes new rules to push insurers to increase mental health coverage
The new regulations would require insurers to study whether customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take action if needed.
The new regulations would require insurers to study whether customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take action if needed.
Tampa Bay leaders emphasizing importance of mental health for first responders
Due to the intensity and demands of their jobs, advocates say it’s easy for first responders’ mental and emotional needs to be put on the backburner.
Due to the intensity and demands of their jobs, advocates say it’s easy for first responders’ mental and emotional needs to be put on the backburner.
Singer Tori Kelly rushed to hospital after collapsing in LA, TMZ reports
Singer Tori Kelly was reportedly rushed to the hospital after collapsing in downtown Los Angeles, according to TMZ.
Singer Tori Kelly was reportedly rushed to the hospital after collapsing in downtown Los Angeles, according to TMZ.
Running could potentially reduce risk of Parkinson’s disease, study finds
Researchers in Italy have found that running, including on treadmills, can help produce a protein key to brain growth which can help prevent the neurological disorder.
Researchers in Italy have found that running, including on treadmills, can help produce a protein key to brain growth which can help prevent the neurological disorder.
Gene therapy eyedrops restore boy's sight. Similar therapies may help millions
The medical breakthrough highlights the significant advancements in gene therapy and its potential to change vision restoration treatments.
The medical breakthrough highlights the significant advancements in gene therapy and its potential to change vision restoration treatments.
Judge orders Florida to change how it cares for children with complex medical conditions
A federal judge is ordering Florida to make changes to keep children with complex medical conditions out of nursing homes and help them receive care in their homes.
A federal judge is ordering Florida to make changes to keep children with complex medical conditions out of nursing homes and help them receive care in their homes.
Mental health breaks should be a priority during the work day, say experts
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
Houston man loses hands, parts of his feet after flea bite
Michael Kohlhof's family says the 35-year-old has been fighting a tough battle in a San Antonio hospital after having his limbs amputated due to a flea bite.
Michael Kohlhof's family says the 35-year-old has been fighting a tough battle in a San Antonio hospital after having his limbs amputated due to a flea bite.
Bradenton family convicted of selling bleach online for COVID-19 cure, sold $1 million worth
Four members of a Florida family were convicted for selling toxic industrial bleach as a miraculous cure for COVID-19 and other physical and mental diseases through their online church in a conspiracy starting in 2010.
Four members of a Florida family were convicted for selling toxic industrial bleach as a miraculous cure for COVID-19 and other physical and mental diseases through their online church in a conspiracy starting in 2010.
USF researchers study effectiveness of quarantines using remains from Black Death plague
In a first-time study, University of South Florida researchers are looking into the effectiveness of pandemic quarantines. And, they're using skeletons as old as 600 years from Venice, Italy, to study people who died from the Black Death plague and other diseases.
In a first-time study, University of South Florida researchers are looking into the effectiveness of pandemic quarantines. And, they're using skeletons as old as 600 years from Venice, Italy, to study people who died from the Black Death plague and other diseases.
Espresso could lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
New research published Wednesday found that drinking a shot of espresso could lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
New research published Wednesday found that drinking a shot of espresso could lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Hillsborough schools partners with Hazel Health Services to help students access mental health support
The Hillsborough County school district announced it’s partnering with Hazel Health Services Thursday to improve the mental health support available to students.
The Hillsborough County school district announced it’s partnering with Hazel Health Services Thursday to improve the mental health support available to students.
Study reveals weekend-only workouts can also boost heart health
Researchers learned that limiting exercise weekly could reduce your risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
Researchers learned that limiting exercise weekly could reduce your risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
Seven malaria cases keeping mosquito control crews busy in Sarasota County
Seven cases of locally transmitted Malaria have kept Sarasota Mosquito Management busy.
Seven cases of locally transmitted Malaria have kept Sarasota Mosquito Management busy.
New study shows some older adults who wear hearing aids reduced dementia risk
A new study based at Johns Hopkins that included USF researchers appears to show an important connection between hearing and cognitive decline. The study showed that for some older adults, wearing a hearing aid slowed their cognitive decline by nearly half.
A new study based at Johns Hopkins that included USF researchers appears to show an important connection between hearing and cognitive decline. The study showed that for some older adults, wearing a hearing aid slowed their cognitive decline by nearly half.
Polk County mosquito control teams focus on prevention efforts to prevent malaria spread
As teams in Sarasota County investigate a seventh suspected case of malaria, mosquito control teams across the Bay Area are focused on prevention.
As teams in Sarasota County investigate a seventh suspected case of malaria, mosquito control teams across the Bay Area are focused on prevention.
FDA approves first long-acting drug for protecting babies, toddlers from RSV
U.S. officials on Monday approved the first long-acting drug to protect babies and toddlers against a respiratory virus that sends tens of thousands of American children to the hospital each year.
U.S. officials on Monday approved the first long-acting drug to protect babies and toddlers against a respiratory virus that sends tens of thousands of American children to the hospital each year.