St. Pete community leaders reflect on first two years of CALL program

St. Petersburg community leaders discussed Tuesday the first two years of a program that connects callers with mental health professionals instead of police officers. 

Tampa man experiencing 'uncontrollable tremors' treated through focused ultrasound at TGH

Holding a cup of coffee may not seem monumental, but for David Sherwood, it's nothing short of a blessing. It's a reminder of one of the simple things he wasn't able to do for years.

American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?

A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.

Rare condition makes Florida teen unable to enjoy outdoors, until now

An adrenal condition keeps Jackson Settle indoors, but the Make-A-Wish Foundation found a way to let him enjoy the Florida sun without risking his health.

Bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia

Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.

First-ever RSV vaccine could be approved by August 2023, pending FDA review

Pfizer’s vaccine candidate, which is pending FDA review, is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.

Empath Health seeking hospice care volunteers after decline during pandemic

As former President Jimmy Carter made the decision to enter home hospice care after recent hospital stays, local healthcare providers say it points to the benefit's hospice can provide.

Male contraception showed promise in study

An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.

Ohio derailment: Clinic to open as health fears linger

Ohio’s governor says a plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern.

Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital, cites clinical depression

U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.

12-year-old cancer-free after bone marrow transplant from sister works

It's the moment 12-year-old Colton King has been waiting for: Ringing the cancer-free bell at AdventHealth for Children in Orlando.