Menthol cigarette ban in the US? Here's the latest on the proposed FDA rule
U.S. health regulators are considering banning menthol cigarettes, a long-awaited plan that advocates say could save hundreds of thousands of lives but faced an unexpected delay last year.
U.S. health regulators are considering banning menthol cigarettes, a long-awaited plan that advocates say could save hundreds of thousands of lives but faced an unexpected delay last year.
'Disease X': Scientists creating contingency plan for infectious virus outbreak
Scientists at the World Economic Forum happening this week say they are discussing the hypothetical virus in order to prepare properly for it.
Scientists at the World Economic Forum happening this week say they are discussing the hypothetical virus in order to prepare properly for it.
'Brave' teenager gets legs amputated while comatose after contracting infection on Christmas
A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.
A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.
Skin aging, wrinkles may be linked to bacteria on your face, study suggests
Researchers observed data from over 650 women collected by L'Oréal Research and Innovation.
Researchers observed data from over 650 women collected by L'Oréal Research and Innovation.
Ohio mom faked young daughter’s cancer diagnosis, shaved her head for thousands in donations: Sheriff
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
100 times more microplastics in water bottles than once thought: Study
A new study shows, in some cases, 100 times more bits of plastics in our water bottles than originally thought.
A new study shows, in some cases, 100 times more bits of plastics in our water bottles than originally thought.
Family of cervical cancer patient keeps her memory alive through education
Throughout the month of January, medical professionals are trying to raise awareness about cervical cancer and important preventative steps.
Throughout the month of January, medical professionals are trying to raise awareness about cervical cancer and important preventative steps.
New alternative procedure to open heart surgery gives patients ‘lease on life’
The Seattle Procedure stands for Simplified Extraction of Atrial Tumor With Targeted Loop Electricity.
The Seattle Procedure stands for Simplified Extraction of Atrial Tumor With Targeted Loop Electricity.
'It keeps me sober going around talking to folks': Tom Arnold to share his story of recovery in Sarasota
He’s a writer, an actor and, as a comedian, Tom Arnold knows how to make others laugh.
He’s a writer, an actor and, as a comedian, Tom Arnold knows how to make others laugh.
American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as nationwide donors hit all-time low
Bay Area hospitals are asking people to donate blood after the American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage.
Bay Area hospitals are asking people to donate blood after the American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage.
Ozempic side effects: FDA says drug has no link to suicide
The FDA’s preliminary report of side effects from popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity showed no link with suicidal thoughts or actions.
The FDA’s preliminary report of side effects from popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity showed no link with suicidal thoughts or actions.
COVID and flu cases on the rise
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows 38 states with high or very high levels of the flu and other respiratory illnesses between Christmas and New Year's.
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows 38 states with high or very high levels of the flu and other respiratory illnesses between Christmas and New Year's.
Bay Area pediatric patient determined not to let cancer win as he gears up for second battle
One 11-year-old boy in Hillsborough County is getting ready to begin his second battle with cancer.
One 11-year-old boy in Hillsborough County is getting ready to begin his second battle with cancer.
Michael Strahan's daughter, Isabella, reveals brain cancer diagnosis in GMA interview
Michael Strahan said despite everything his family has been through over the past few months, he calls himself the “luckiest man in the world."
Michael Strahan said despite everything his family has been through over the past few months, he calls himself the “luckiest man in the world."
Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Apple Watch feature saves woman from near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning: I was 'extremely scared'
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
Wearing hearing aids routinely could lengthen people's lives, study suggests
With hearing loss affecting millions of people in the U.S., a new study finds that if not treated, it can cause health problems, including higher risks of dementia.
With hearing loss affecting millions of people in the U.S., a new study finds that if not treated, it can cause health problems, including higher risks of dementia.
Bay Pines VA Healthcare expands services for veterans experiencing homelessness
Veterans experiencing homelessness are entering the new year with expanded access to healthcare in St. Petersburg.
Veterans experiencing homelessness are entering the new year with expanded access to healthcare in St. Petersburg.
Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
Millions of Americans opting for weight-loss drugs instead of gym memberships
As the New Year approaches, so do resolutions, and most Americans want to lose weight. But now, instead of heading to the gym, millions of Americans are trying drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro.
As the New Year approaches, so do resolutions, and most Americans want to lose weight. But now, instead of heading to the gym, millions of Americans are trying drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro.