Moffitt team travels to DC in support of Biden’s ‘cancer moonshot’ program aimed at reducing cancer deaths
A team from Moffitt Cancer Center traveled to Washington D.C. Tuesday to support President Joe Biden's "cancer moonshot" program, which aims to reduce the number of cancer deaths by 50% in the next 25 years.
A team from Moffitt Cancer Center traveled to Washington D.C. Tuesday to support President Joe Biden's "cancer moonshot" program, which aims to reduce the number of cancer deaths by 50% in the next 25 years.
St. Pete gym offers workouts centered around sports
Cardio Sport is a New England based franchise with a new location on Central Avenue. The studio opened in June and offers group and personal training options.
Cardio Sport is a New England based franchise with a new location on Central Avenue. The studio opened in June and offers group and personal training options.
Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
Family travels the world after learning children will go blind
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Study: Only eating during day may help improve mental health in night shift workers
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
What is Enterovirus D68? CDC alerts pediatricians on rare illness affecting children
The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the respiratory illness after doctors across the country reported an increase in hospitalizations last month.
The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the respiratory illness after doctors across the country reported an increase in hospitalizations last month.
FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
Brown water runs from tap in Mississippi amid water crisis
Governor Tate Reeves said progress was being made on the city’s water crisis.
Governor Tate Reeves said progress was being made on the city’s water crisis.
Lawsuit challenges Florida’s new rule on gender-affirming healthcare within Medicaid program
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration changed who can get reimbursed for treatments and medications on August 21. It excludes reimbursements for gender-affirming healthcare such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery.
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration changed who can get reimbursed for treatments and medications on August 21. It excludes reimbursements for gender-affirming healthcare such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery.
Juul faces more lawsuits after settling investigation into whether it fueled teen vaping for nearly $440M
E-cigarette maker Juul will pay $438.5 million to settle an investigation into whether it fueled teenage vaping. The company still faces hundreds of other lawsuits, including from teens who claim they were addicted to the product.
E-cigarette maker Juul will pay $438.5 million to settle an investigation into whether it fueled teenage vaping. The company still faces hundreds of other lawsuits, including from teens who claim they were addicted to the product.
Boy with rare form of leukemia to receive life-saving bone marrow transplant from sister
A Bay Area boy’s search for a matching bone marrow donor came to an end on Wednesday.
A Bay Area boy’s search for a matching bone marrow donor came to an end on Wednesday.
‘The timing of this booster is very important’: First updated COVID-19 booster now available
The CDC has approved updated COVID-19 boosters that add protection against the dominant Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants.
The CDC has approved updated COVID-19 boosters that add protection against the dominant Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants.
Study suggests walking this range of steps per day can reduce the risk of dementia
The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.
The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.
Fencing along Sunshine Skyway Bridge brings drop in number of suicides reported, first responders say
Tampa Bay first responders said they've seen a dramatic drop in the number of suicides since the fencing went up on Tampa Bay's Sunshine Skyway bridge.
Tampa Bay first responders said they've seen a dramatic drop in the number of suicides since the fencing went up on Tampa Bay's Sunshine Skyway bridge.
Hillsborough County students kickoff Mental Health Advisory Committee
This month, students from Hillsborough County high schools gathered for a day of networking to kick off the Mental Health Student Advisory Committee meetings for the 2022-23 school year.
This month, students from Hillsborough County high schools gathered for a day of networking to kick off the Mental Health Student Advisory Committee meetings for the 2022-23 school year.
Experimental brain implant zaps patients, quells food cravings, helps with binge eating
According to a report from the scientific journal Nature Medicine, two California women who were diagnosed with a binge-eating disorder, underwent surgery after several treatments failed to mend their cravings.
According to a report from the scientific journal Nature Medicine, two California women who were diagnosed with a binge-eating disorder, underwent surgery after several treatments failed to mend their cravings.
Juul to pay nearly $440M to settle states' investigation into marketing vaping to teens
Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs will pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states, including Florida, into the marketing of its high-nicotine vaping products, which have long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs will pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states, including Florida, into the marketing of its high-nicotine vaping products, which have long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
Miami company issues voluntary recall on some of its smoke salmon over possible listeria contamination
St. James Smokehouse based in Miami is voluntarily recalling some of its Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon over a possible listeria contamination.
St. James Smokehouse based in Miami is voluntarily recalling some of its Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon over a possible listeria contamination.