Allergy season is starting earlier, lasting longer and getting worse, study says
A new study from Climate Central found that plants are leafing and blooming earlier, and the overall growing season is lasting longer across much of the U.S.
A new study from Climate Central found that plants are leafing and blooming earlier, and the overall growing season is lasting longer across much of the U.S.
Lower respiratory infections when young could be linked to earlier adult deaths: study
Over eight decades, researchers tracked over 3,500 people from birth to death.
Over eight decades, researchers tracked over 3,500 people from birth to death.
Biden to seek more than $2.8 billion from Congress for fight against cancer
President Joe Biden is requesting more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget proposal he's sending to Congress to help advance his cancer-fighting goals.
President Joe Biden is requesting more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget proposal he's sending to Congress to help advance his cancer-fighting goals.
Colon cancer increasing among adults younger than 55, report finds
A new report by the American Cancer Society found Colorectal cancer is swiftly shifting to younger individuals.
A new report by the American Cancer Society found Colorectal cancer is swiftly shifting to younger individuals.
Officials hand out free Narcan, hope to educate Spring Breakers on dangers of fentanyl
As law enforcement gears up for spring break, combating opioid overdoses will be a top priority. Several non-profits have teamed up with the Florida Department of Health to distribute free Narcan on Pinellas County beaches and educate people about the dangers.
As law enforcement gears up for spring break, combating opioid overdoses will be a top priority. Several non-profits have teamed up with the Florida Department of Health to distribute free Narcan on Pinellas County beaches and educate people about the dangers.
Charcuterie meats recalled over listeria concerns
Listeriosis can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems.
Listeriosis can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems.
Slap fighting: The next big thing in combat sports, or unsporting stupidity?
UFC President Dana White says slap fighting is safer than boxing or MMA because each contestant usually takes only three blows per bout, but some others aren't convinced.
UFC President Dana White says slap fighting is safer than boxing or MMA because each contestant usually takes only three blows per bout, but some others aren't convinced.
UK briefly considered extermination of all pet cats during early stage of COVID-19 pandemic
While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.
While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.
Man loses nearly 400 pounds, keeping promise to grandmother
"What made me start my journey was I wanted to live longer," Nicholas Craft of Mississippi said.
"What made me start my journey was I wanted to live longer," Nicholas Craft of Mississippi said.
Eye drops recalled over non-sterility: FDA
The latest recalled eye drops were sold worldwide through trade shows and via online marketplaces like Amazon.
The latest recalled eye drops were sold worldwide through trade shows and via online marketplaces like Amazon.
Family whose son nearly drowned in pool pushes prevention awareness for those new to Florida, visiting
The Bellamy family had just finished telling each other what they were grateful for on Thanksgiving when they decided to go to the beach.
The Bellamy family had just finished telling each other what they were grateful for on Thanksgiving when they decided to go to the beach.
Keto diets could increase risk of heart attack and stroke, says new study
Low-carb, high-fat 'keto-like' diets lead to higher 'bad' cholesterol, which raises heart disease risk, researchers say.
Low-carb, high-fat 'keto-like' diets lead to higher 'bad' cholesterol, which raises heart disease risk, researchers say.
University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
Biden has cancerous skin lesion removed from chest, doctor says
A skin lesion removed from President Joe Biden’s chest last month was a basal cell carcinoma — a common form of skin cancer.
A skin lesion removed from President Joe Biden’s chest last month was a basal cell carcinoma — a common form of skin cancer.
More than half the world's population will be obese or overweight by 2035, says new report
The World Obesity Federation issued a startling prediction in its new report.
The World Obesity Federation issued a startling prediction in its new report.
Jack Daniel's warehouse blocked due to ethanol vapors, black whiskey fungus infestation
Ethanol vapors, also known as “angel’s share” in whiskey-making, released from Jack Daniel’s barrels during the aging process can potentially lead to the growth of black whiskey fungus.
Ethanol vapors, also known as “angel’s share” in whiskey-making, released from Jack Daniel’s barrels during the aging process can potentially lead to the growth of black whiskey fungus.
Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study suggests
While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.
While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.
BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Drugmaker caps cost of insulin at $35: ‘It’s glorious news’
Eli Lilly announced a 70% price reduction for its most commonly prescribed insulin, capping the cost for patients at $35.
Eli Lilly announced a 70% price reduction for its most commonly prescribed insulin, capping the cost for patients at $35.
Florida man dies after contracting brain-eating infection from rinsing sinuses with tap water
The local health department said infection is rare and can only happen when water contaminated with the amoeba enters through the nose.
The local health department said infection is rare and can only happen when water contaminated with the amoeba enters through the nose.