Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
Binge eating disorder looks different in the brains of boys and girls, study finds
The study findings may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes, researchers said.
The study findings may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes, researchers said.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Text program helps teens still struggling with vaping addiction
A dangerous addiction still haunts the halls of middle and high schools across the country. Smoking cigarettes used to be the debauchery of choice for young people, but when vaping took its place, some say the problem with nicotine addiction got much worse than ever before.
A dangerous addiction still haunts the halls of middle and high schools across the country. Smoking cigarettes used to be the debauchery of choice for young people, but when vaping took its place, some say the problem with nicotine addiction got much worse than ever before.
Dealing with loss during the holidays: BayCare offers free grief counseling sessions
BayCare will again offer its free Grief Matters Holiday Help online group course to help people navigate loss during the holiday season.
BayCare will again offer its free Grief Matters Holiday Help online group course to help people navigate loss during the holiday season.
Flu comes early: November cases up 359% over last year at Johns Hopkins All Children's in St. Pete
At the end of November 2021, the pediatric hospital saw 27 cases of influenza. With the month only half over, doctors have treated 124 cases already in Nov. 2022.
At the end of November 2021, the pediatric hospital saw 27 cases of influenza. With the month only half over, doctors have treated 124 cases already in Nov. 2022.
Roberta Flack has ALS, making it 'impossible' for her to sing, speak easily, rep says
A representative for Roberta Flack has announced that the legendary musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing.
A representative for Roberta Flack has announced that the legendary musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing.
Too much screen time can impact a child's vision, experts say — try this to give eyes a break
Researchers say the rate of nearsightedness has nearly doubled since 1971, most likely due to a combination of factors such as being indoors more and staring more frequently at near things like a cell phone.
Researchers say the rate of nearsightedness has nearly doubled since 1971, most likely due to a combination of factors such as being indoors more and staring more frequently at near things like a cell phone.
CDC: COVID-19 hospitalizations in babies on the rise
The CDC said this emphasizes the need for pregnant women to stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations to help protect themselves and infants too young to be vaccinated.
The CDC said this emphasizes the need for pregnant women to stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations to help protect themselves and infants too young to be vaccinated.
Taylor Dayne shares colon cancer battle: 'This has challenged me mentally and emotionally'
Singer Taylor Dayne opened up about her battle with colon cancer, revealing that she was totally stunned upon learning of her diagnosis.
Singer Taylor Dayne opened up about her battle with colon cancer, revealing that she was totally stunned upon learning of her diagnosis.
More colleges join NFL study that uses mouthguard sensors to track head impacts
The NFL partnered with eight college football teams to have their players wear the devices to collect data on head impacts these athletes experience during games and practices.
The NFL partnered with eight college football teams to have their players wear the devices to collect data on head impacts these athletes experience during games and practices.
Health officials encourage COVID-19 booster as Thanksgiving nears
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.
Deli meats and cheeses linked to deadly listeria outbreak in 6 states, CDC says
One person died and 13 have been hospitalized across six states in the outbreak, the CDC said, which added that the true number of sick people "is likely higher."
One person died and 13 have been hospitalized across six states in the outbreak, the CDC said, which added that the true number of sick people "is likely higher."
Doctors make history using novel technique to treat fatal genetic disease before birth
The girl, now 16 months, began receiving the critical protein her body can't make while still in the womb. The treatment was delivered through a needle inserted through the mother’s abdomen and guided into a vein in the umbilical cord. The disease killed two of the girl's sisters before they turned 3.
The girl, now 16 months, began receiving the critical protein her body can't make while still in the womb. The treatment was delivered through a needle inserted through the mother’s abdomen and guided into a vein in the umbilical cord. The disease killed two of the girl's sisters before they turned 3.
California Prop 1 for abortion rights passes
With the passing of Prop 1, abortion is permitted at any stage of pregnancy.
With the passing of Prop 1, abortion is permitted at any stage of pregnancy.
Local health officials monitor rise in RSV cases among children
RSV cases are on the rise across the country and in the Tampa Bay area, according to the CDC. Several local health departments Tuesday warned they're monitoring a higher number of pediatric emergency room visits caused by RSV compared to previous years.
RSV cases are on the rise across the country and in the Tampa Bay area, according to the CDC. Several local health departments Tuesday warned they're monitoring a higher number of pediatric emergency room visits caused by RSV compared to previous years.
Young Florida girl fighting aggressive brain cancer; will travel to D.C. for experimental treatment
A Florida community has rallied together to support a seven-year-old girl who is fighting an extremely aggressive form of cancer.
A Florida community has rallied together to support a seven-year-old girl who is fighting an extremely aggressive form of cancer.
'Night of Reflection' in St. Pete helps those grieving loved ones, friends
Everyone has felt grief before whether from losing a loved one or a friend, and community members in St. Petersburg came together to talk about that collective loss Friday.
Everyone has felt grief before whether from losing a loved one or a friend, and community members in St. Petersburg came together to talk about that collective loss Friday.
US flu hospitalization rate highest its been since 2009 swine flu pandemic, experts say
The winter flu season usually ramps up in December or January. Reports of another respiratory virus, RSV, also continue to increase nationally, although health officials are optimistic that they are seeing some early signs that the wave of RSV may be starting to wane.
The winter flu season usually ramps up in December or January. Reports of another respiratory virus, RSV, also continue to increase nationally, although health officials are optimistic that they are seeing some early signs that the wave of RSV may be starting to wane.
1.3 million Americans ration insulin amid high drug prices in US, study shows
David Himmelstein, a researcher of the study, told FOX Television Stations he is “greatly alarmed” by their findings.
David Himmelstein, a researcher of the study, told FOX Television Stations he is “greatly alarmed” by their findings.