New study shows some older adults who wear hearing aids reduced dementia risk
A new study based at Johns Hopkins that included USF researchers appears to show an important connection between hearing and cognitive decline. The study showed that for some older adults, wearing a hearing aid slowed their cognitive decline by nearly half.
A new study based at Johns Hopkins that included USF researchers appears to show an important connection between hearing and cognitive decline. The study showed that for some older adults, wearing a hearing aid slowed their cognitive decline by nearly half.
Polk County mosquito control teams focus on prevention efforts to prevent malaria spread
As teams in Sarasota County investigate a seventh suspected case of malaria, mosquito control teams across the Bay Area are focused on prevention.
As teams in Sarasota County investigate a seventh suspected case of malaria, mosquito control teams across the Bay Area are focused on prevention.
FDA approves first long-acting drug for protecting babies, toddlers from RSV
U.S. officials on Monday approved the first long-acting drug to protect babies and toddlers against a respiratory virus that sends tens of thousands of American children to the hospital each year.
U.S. officials on Monday approved the first long-acting drug to protect babies and toddlers against a respiratory virus that sends tens of thousands of American children to the hospital each year.
One-third of normal weight people could be obese, study says
A new study from researchers in Israel sheds light on the connection between a person's body mass index and obesity.
A new study from researchers in Israel sheds light on the connection between a person's body mass index and obesity.
Dozens of cats in Poland got bird flu amid global outbreak
Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.
Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.
988 hotline increases call volume at Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline opened up nationwide one year ago. Since then, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay said it has had a massive influx of calls into its call center.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline opened up nationwide one year ago. Since then, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay said it has had a massive influx of calls into its call center.
‘Sleep divorce’: Why are some couples spending their nights in separate beds?
More than a third of people are choosing to sleep apart from their partners, a new survey found. Would that help you sleep better or worse?
More than a third of people are choosing to sleep apart from their partners, a new survey found. Would that help you sleep better or worse?
Doctors reattach boy's head after car accident thanks to 'amazing' surgery
Surgeons in Israel performed a miracle surgery and managed to reattach a boy’s head after he was hit by a car while riding his bike, a Jerusalem hospital announced this week.
Surgeons in Israel performed a miracle surgery and managed to reattach a boy’s head after he was hit by a car while riding his bike, a Jerusalem hospital announced this week.
Doctor who survived malaria several times urges Sarasota, Manatee to take precautions after recent cases
A Florida doctor who has survived malaria several times urged the community in Sarasota and Manatee counties Wednesday to take precautions following six confirmed locally-transmitted cases.
A Florida doctor who has survived malaria several times urged the community in Sarasota and Manatee counties Wednesday to take precautions following six confirmed locally-transmitted cases.
Dancer who toured with Madonna able to walk again thanks to Bay Area doctor
For most of her life, Jill Nicklaus has used her body to perform.
For most of her life, Jill Nicklaus has used her body to perform.
Saharan Dust may cause allergy like symptoms and fuels red tide
Saharan Dust is making its 5,000-mile journey from the African continent to the Caribbean, Florida, and will blow as far west as Texas, meteorologists say.
Saharan Dust is making its 5,000-mile journey from the African continent to the Caribbean, Florida, and will blow as far west as Texas, meteorologists say.
Bay area advocates hope legalizing fentanyl test strips saves lives
Florida has become the latest state to legalize fentanyl test strips.
Florida has become the latest state to legalize fentanyl test strips.
Sarasota residents taking precautions after six reported malaria cases
Elisabeth Reyes is not taking any chances regarding mosquito bites and her sons Oliver and Cash.
Elisabeth Reyes is not taking any chances regarding mosquito bites and her sons Oliver and Cash.
Hillsborough County teams share mosquito surveillance efforts to prevent malaria spread
There are now six reported cases of locally transmitted malaria reported in Sarasota County, according to the Florida Department of Health.
There are now six reported cases of locally transmitted malaria reported in Sarasota County, according to the Florida Department of Health.
FDA approves new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease
The FDA has approved Leqembi after an eighteen-month trial that improved memory loss by 27 percent.
The FDA has approved Leqembi after an eighteen-month trial that improved memory loss by 27 percent.
Florida malaria cases have officials urging residents to avoid mosquitoes
The Florida Department of Health reported six cases of locally transmitted malaria since the end of May.
The Florida Department of Health reported six cases of locally transmitted malaria since the end of May.
Feds: Stop making marijuana edibles that look like kids’ snacks
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
The FDA says over 100 medications have more demand than supply
The US is seeing a 30% increase in the number of drugs currently in shortage.
The US is seeing a 30% increase in the number of drugs currently in shortage.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
USF scientists introduce mosquito tracking dashboard to help keep tabs on insects in Tampa Bay area
Tampa Bay residents with a smartphone can help scientists at the University of South Florida with tracking mosquitoes through an online dashboard, especially now that malaria cases were in Florida this summer.
Tampa Bay residents with a smartphone can help scientists at the University of South Florida with tracking mosquitoes through an online dashboard, especially now that malaria cases were in Florida this summer.