CDC: 2 dead, over 200 patients may be at risk of meningitis after surgeries in Mexico
CDC officials are working with state and local health departments to contact people with possible exposure and urging them to get tested at a medical center.
CDC officials are working with state and local health departments to contact people with possible exposure and urging them to get tested at a medical center.
U.S. Surgeon General warns parents about the impact of social media on teenager’s mental health
The U.S. Surgeon General wants parents to know that social media could hurt their teenagers' mental health.
The U.S. Surgeon General wants parents to know that social media could hurt their teenagers' mental health.
New study reveals what, exactly, in human body odor attracts mosquitoes
What draws mosquitoes to certain people over others? A recent study aimed to investigate this question and found that mosquitoes “consistently, night after night," chose the same human scent.
What draws mosquitoes to certain people over others? A recent study aimed to investigate this question and found that mosquitoes “consistently, night after night," chose the same human scent.
CDC investigating salmonella outbreak in 6 states linked to cookie dough
At least 18 people have become ill, including two reported hospitalizations, since late February, the CDC said. Here’s what you need to know.
At least 18 people have become ill, including two reported hospitalizations, since late February, the CDC said. Here’s what you need to know.
Woman gets second chance at life after Tampa General performs first liver transplant from live donor
Tampa General Hospital is breaking barriers on the west coast of Florida after successfully completed its first liver transplant with a living donor.
Tampa General Hospital is breaking barriers on the west coast of Florida after successfully completed its first liver transplant with a living donor.
Local doctors hope to protect firefighters from cancer with new initiative
Cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters and the Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute is working to help Sarasota and Manatee fire crews.
Cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters and the Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute is working to help Sarasota and Manatee fire crews.
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Algae bloom along the Pinellas coastline under close watch
The water at the shoreline may look brown along some parts of the Pinellas County coastline because of an algae bloom called trichodesmium, commonly referred to as "sea sawdust."
The water at the shoreline may look brown along some parts of the Pinellas County coastline because of an algae bloom called trichodesmium, commonly referred to as "sea sawdust."
How long can food sit out? Your summer picnic guide
Whether you're heading out for a beach day, camping trip or backyard party, all will surely include one thing – food. Here's how to keep your food at its best.
Whether you're heading out for a beach day, camping trip or backyard party, all will surely include one thing – food. Here's how to keep your food at its best.
TGH program brings hospital to patient’s homes
To qualify for the program a patient must have Medicare or Medicare Advantage, live within 30 minutes of the hospital and either already be admitted in the hospital or be referred from the emergency department.
To qualify for the program a patient must have Medicare or Medicare Advantage, live within 30 minutes of the hospital and either already be admitted in the hospital or be referred from the emergency department.
Dolly Parton's heartwarming gesture: Country icon visits fan in hospice care
Jackie Carroll is in the early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, but it hasn't stopped her from singing Parton's best hits.
Jackie Carroll is in the early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, but it hasn't stopped her from singing Parton's best hits.
'Remember the Titans' star Ethan Suplee shows off muscles after drastic weight loss transformation
Actor Ethan Suplee lost more than 200 pounds and changed his complicated relationship with food.
Actor Ethan Suplee lost more than 200 pounds and changed his complicated relationship with food.
High levels of BPA found in athletic shorts, leggings, consumer group says
BPA is considered an endocrine disruptive chemical, which can cause adverse health effects by interfering with your own normal hormone systems.
BPA is considered an endocrine disruptive chemical, which can cause adverse health effects by interfering with your own normal hormone systems.
Local organization hosts conference focused on the risk of suicide in the LGBTQ+ community
The Tampa Bay Chapter of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted a conference this weekend that, for the first time, focused on the increased risk of suicide among the LGBTQ+ community.
The Tampa Bay Chapter of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted a conference this weekend that, for the first time, focused on the increased risk of suicide among the LGBTQ+ community.
Fourth person dies from bacteria linked to recalled eye drops, CDC says
As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have become infected with the drug-resistant bacteria.
As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have become infected with the drug-resistant bacteria.
Lakeland Police Department introduces app to help employees with mental health
The Lakeland Police Department is taking a new approach to help its employees with mental health issues, and it's called Lighthouse Health and Wellness.
The Lakeland Police Department is taking a new approach to help its employees with mental health issues, and it's called Lighthouse Health and Wellness.
NYC has lost nearly half a million residents since start of COVID pandemic
A new U.S. Census Bureau report also revealed that most of the people leaving the metropolitan areas are hunkering down in the Southern states.
A new U.S. Census Bureau report also revealed that most of the people leaving the metropolitan areas are hunkering down in the Southern states.
Rabies alert issued after feral cat tests positive in Palmetto
A feral cat in the Palm View area of Palmetto tested positive for rabies Wednesday, prompting the Department of Health in Manatee County to issue a rabies alert for residents.
A feral cat in the Palm View area of Palmetto tested positive for rabies Wednesday, prompting the Department of Health in Manatee County to issue a rabies alert for residents.
CDC warns mpox resurgence possible amid rise in cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine trial offers ‘encouraging’ results, ‘positive outlook for the future’
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.