Free Tampa health fair offers a wide range of services for the uninsured
A Bay Area nonprofit wants to make it easier for people to kick off the year on a healthy note.
A Bay Area nonprofit wants to make it easier for people to kick off the year on a healthy note.
California looking for sterilization victims owed $15K in state government reparations
The eugenics movement sought to prevent some people with mental illness or physical disabilities from being able to have children. California had the nation’s largest forced sterilization program, sterilizing about 20,000 people beginning in 1909. But as recently as 2013, California sterilized over 140 women in its prison system.
The eugenics movement sought to prevent some people with mental illness or physical disabilities from being able to have children. California had the nation’s largest forced sterilization program, sterilizing about 20,000 people beginning in 1909. But as recently as 2013, California sterilized over 140 women in its prison system.
Sesame officially added to FDA's major food allergen list
A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.
A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.
Diabetes likely to surge in US children and teens by 2060, study finds
A recent study funded by the CDC and NIH projects young Americans with type 2 diabetes could increase by nearly 700% by the year 2060.
A recent study funded by the CDC and NIH projects young Americans with type 2 diabetes could increase by nearly 700% by the year 2060.
Doctors share expertise on cardiac arrest as Bills’ Damar Hamlin’s condition remains uncertain
A doctor from Johns Hopkins says performing CPR and using a defibrillator are the best ways to improve a person’s chances of survival if they suffer cardiac arrest.
A doctor from Johns Hopkins says performing CPR and using a defibrillator are the best ways to improve a person’s chances of survival if they suffer cardiac arrest.
Jeremy Renner shares photo from hospital bed after snowplow accident: ‘Thank you all for your kind words’
Jeremy Renner shared a selfie on Instagram following a traumatic injury after an accident on New Year's Day.
Jeremy Renner shared a selfie on Instagram following a traumatic injury after an accident on New Year's Day.
Blue for Damar Hamlin: Tributes pour in for injured Buffalo Bills player
From national monuments to profile pics, tributes are pouring in as Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition.
From national monuments to profile pics, tributes are pouring in as Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Manatee County deputy uses CPR to save sergeant having heart attack
As a Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy – and a former firefighter EMT – Jared Leggett has developed a lot of vital skills, including CPR. Just two weeks ago, he saved the life of a friend who happens to be his sergeant.
As a Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy – and a former firefighter EMT – Jared Leggett has developed a lot of vital skills, including CPR. Just two weeks ago, he saved the life of a friend who happens to be his sergeant.
More kids sickened by edibles at home, as legal pot grows
A new study cites more than 7,000 cases of kids younger than 6 eating marijuana edibles. In some cases, nearly a quarter of those children were admitted to the hospital, some becoming seriously ill.
A new study cites more than 7,000 cases of kids younger than 6 eating marijuana edibles. In some cases, nearly a quarter of those children were admitted to the hospital, some becoming seriously ill.
Northeast High football player who passed away featured on Rose Parade float to encourage organ donation
A star Northeast High School football player’s picture was seen across the country Monday to spread awareness about organ donation.
A star Northeast High School football player’s picture was seen across the country Monday to spread awareness about organ donation.
Florida may soon face an elder care crisis, experts warn
The baby boomer generation was named for the post-war population boom of the mid-20th century. Today, they make up roughly 40% of the U.S. population. Never before has the country had to grapple with that many people potentially in need of part- or full-time, in-home care.
The baby boomer generation was named for the post-war population boom of the mid-20th century. Today, they make up roughly 40% of the U.S. population. Never before has the country had to grapple with that many people potentially in need of part- or full-time, in-home care.
Poor hydration linked to early aging, chronic disease, and early death, study suggests
“The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life,” one of the study authors said the findings from the NIH.
“The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life,” one of the study authors said the findings from the NIH.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.
More countries imposing COVID rules on travelers from China
China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.
China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.
Alzheimer’s drug approval ‘rife with irregularities,’ investigation finds
The FDA overruled its advisers in approving the drug, Aduhelm, despite a lack of proof that it met its promise of slowing patients' decline. A high cost and that lack of proof led Medicare to limit the use of the drug.
The FDA overruled its advisers in approving the drug, Aduhelm, despite a lack of proof that it met its promise of slowing patients' decline. A high cost and that lack of proof led Medicare to limit the use of the drug.
Pediatric mental health ER visits increase rapidly in the US, new study finds
Pediatric mental health emergency room visits are increasing rapidly in the United States, according to a study released by the Journal of the American Medical Association this week.
Pediatric mental health emergency room visits are increasing rapidly in the United States, according to a study released by the Journal of the American Medical Association this week.
Can’t stop at just one potato chip? Blame your genes, study says
A new study out of Japan focused on a genetic mechanism that had a strong correlation to the suppression of overeating high-calorie foods.
A new study out of Japan focused on a genetic mechanism that had a strong correlation to the suppression of overeating high-calorie foods.
FDA considers regulating cannabis compound CBD in foods, supplements over safety concerns
FDA is expected to announce plan soon
FDA is expected to announce plan soon
Autism screening company expands to Florida in bid to shorten wait times
A company that provides virtual autism screening and claims to diagnose children in a matter of weeks instead of months or even years is now treating children in Florida making it easier for children to get necessary intervention.
A company that provides virtual autism screening and claims to diagnose children in a matter of weeks instead of months or even years is now treating children in Florida making it easier for children to get necessary intervention.
Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green battling stage 4 cancer, family reveals
Jeremiah Green, the band's founding member and drummer, is battling stage 4 cancer, his family revealed on social media.
Jeremiah Green, the band's founding member and drummer, is battling stage 4 cancer, his family revealed on social media.