'All-natural' Simply Tropical juice has high levels of toxic 'forever chemicals,' lawsuit alleges
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.
Study: DASH diet may reduce heart disease risk by 10% with greater benefits for women, Black adults
The study compared a DASH diet and a diet high in fruit and vegetables compared to a typical Western diet, which is often lower in fruits and vegetables and higher in fat and sodium.
The study compared a DASH diet and a diet high in fruit and vegetables compared to a typical Western diet, which is often lower in fruits and vegetables and higher in fat and sodium.
Iowa woman faked cancer diagnosis to rake in thousands in donations: police
Court documents said some photos of the 19-year-old's supposed treatment appear to have been taken at her apartment instead of a medical office.
Court documents said some photos of the 19-year-old's supposed treatment appear to have been taken at her apartment instead of a medical office.
Study: Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes
New study is the first of its kind to prevent evidence that vaping presents risks separate from smoking regular cigarettes.
New study is the first of its kind to prevent evidence that vaping presents risks separate from smoking regular cigarettes.
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
Tampa mayor urges lung cancer screenings
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor hopes to raise awareness of the importance of lung cancer screenings with the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI).
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor hopes to raise awareness of the importance of lung cancer screenings with the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI).
FDA eases rules for gay men to donate blood
Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
Outdoor play could reduce negative impacts from screen time in young children, study finds
Researchers say the findings suggest that outdoor play may mitigate the connection between higher screen time and later suboptimal neurodevelopment, implying the potential for intervention.
Researchers say the findings suggest that outdoor play may mitigate the connection between higher screen time and later suboptimal neurodevelopment, implying the potential for intervention.
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans regularly or occasionally use sleep medication, survey finds
Women were more likely than men to take sleep medication, and use generally increased with age, according to research published by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.
Women were more likely than men to take sleep medication, and use generally increased with age, according to research published by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.
Mexico issues alert over social media tranquilizer ‘challenge'
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
East Lake Fire Rescue hosts balancing program to help prevent seniors from falling
Falling can be a threat to older adults and seniors, and sometimes affect their ability to live independently. A free program hosted by East Lake Fire Rescue in Pinellas County aims to help seniors keep their balance.
Falling can be a threat to older adults and seniors, and sometimes affect their ability to live independently. A free program hosted by East Lake Fire Rescue in Pinellas County aims to help seniors keep their balance.
Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
UV nail polish dryers damaging to human cells, study finds
Researchers took a look at these lamps popular with gel manicures after reading about a woman’s rare form of skin cancer on her finger.
Researchers took a look at these lamps popular with gel manicures after reading about a woman’s rare form of skin cancer on her finger.
Thinx period underwear lawsuit over PFAS settles for $4 million
Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.
Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.
UK's top food watchdog: Bringing cake to the office is similar to secondhand smoke
Even the prime minister weighed in after the chair of the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency suggested that bringing cake into an office is similar to putting colleagues at risk with passive smoking.
Even the prime minister weighed in after the chair of the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency suggested that bringing cake into an office is similar to putting colleagues at risk with passive smoking.
Flavored cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
Eating 1 fish from US lakes, rivers equal to a month of drinking 'forever chemicals' water, study says
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
Massage chairs, movie room, smart machines among experiences at Tampa Bay area gym
A relatively new gym concept in the Tampa Bay area is putting an innovative spin on fitness. EōS Fitness is a nationwide franchise with locations across the region offering all the typical amenities of a big box gym, plus much more.
A relatively new gym concept in the Tampa Bay area is putting an innovative spin on fitness. EōS Fitness is a nationwide franchise with locations across the region offering all the typical amenities of a big box gym, plus much more.
Additives in processed meats linked to type 2 diabetes, study finds
Researchers in France said foods such as certain bacon and sausage could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, the meat industry continues to push back against claims made by health officials.
Researchers in France said foods such as certain bacon and sausage could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, the meat industry continues to push back against claims made by health officials.
Veterans in mental health crisis can now get free emergency care at any facility
In Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, and Polk counties alone, more than 100,000 veterans call central Florida home. As of Tuesday, those in acute suicidal crisis can now go to any VA or non-VA healthcare facility for emergency healthcare at no cost.
In Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, and Polk counties alone, more than 100,000 veterans call central Florida home. As of Tuesday, those in acute suicidal crisis can now go to any VA or non-VA healthcare facility for emergency healthcare at no cost.