Red Cross: National blood supply at critically low levels after winter storm disrupted blood drives
The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.
The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.
Men’s heart attack risk climbs by mid-30s, years before women; here's why
A new study revealed that men may reach cardiovascular heart disease risk significantly earlier than women. Here’s what was found.
A new study revealed that men may reach cardiovascular heart disease risk significantly earlier than women. Here’s what was found.
U.S. life expectancy reached new high in 2024: Here are the leading causes of death
Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest in American history in 2024 as the COVID-19 pandemic dissipated and lower death rates were reported for all the nation’s top killers.
Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest in American history in 2024 as the COVID-19 pandemic dissipated and lower death rates were reported for all the nation’s top killers.
State law creating uterine fibroid research database not implemented 4 years later – what 1 lawmaker is doing
Lawmakers approved it, Governor Ron DeSantis signed it, but the law never actually got implemented four years ago to establish the uterine fibroid research database.
Lawmakers approved it, Governor Ron DeSantis signed it, but the law never actually got implemented four years ago to establish the uterine fibroid research database.
What is Nipah virus? Deadly disease has countries in Asia on high alert
The Nipah virus is a deadly disease with no cure and has a mortality rate of between 40%-75%.
The Nipah virus is a deadly disease with no cure and has a mortality rate of between 40%-75%.
Rare genetic mutation linked to anesthesia brain injury in patients with Venezuelan heritage
A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe brain injury and death in healthy patients undergoing routine anesthesia.
A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe brain injury and death in healthy patients undergoing routine anesthesia.
'They were holding on to each other': Frisco community mourns 2 teens killed in sledding accident
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
Advocates head to Tallahassee to push for continued cancer funding
A bus filled with cancer patients, survivors, doctors and researchers left Moffitt Cancer Center’s McKinley Campus early Wednesday, headed for the Florida Capitol.
A bus filled with cancer patients, survivors, doctors and researchers left Moffitt Cancer Center’s McKinley Campus early Wednesday, headed for the Florida Capitol.
Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
Florida lawmakers advance new vaccine exemption bill as measles cases rise
A newly proposed school vaccine exemption bill is moving through the Florida Legislature as measles cases spike statewide.
A newly proposed school vaccine exemption bill is moving through the Florida Legislature as measles cases spike statewide.
Measles in Florida: 2 cases confirmed in Tampa Bay area out of 3 reported in state
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed three measles cases in Florida this year — and two of those cases involve young adults in Hillsborough and Manatee counties.
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed three measles cases in Florida this year — and two of those cases involve young adults in Hillsborough and Manatee counties.
Hillsborough County recovery center aims to offer help for former inmates
A first-of-its-kind recovery center is now open in Hillsborough County.
A first-of-its-kind recovery center is now open in Hillsborough County.
Florida testing finds arsenic traces in dozens of popular candy brands, Gov. DeSantis says
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on Monday announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, releasing results from state testing of candy products marketed to children.
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on Monday announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, releasing results from state testing of candy products marketed to children.
Nearly 90% of US adults show signs of heart-related syndrome, study finds
A new study from the American Heart Association found heart health is improving, but overlapping heart, kidney and metabolic risks remain widespread.
A new study from the American Heart Association found heart health is improving, but overlapping heart, kidney and metabolic risks remain widespread.
RFK Jr. claims he lost 20 pounds in 20 days, gained mental clarity on extreme diet
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he experienced dramatic weight loss after adopting an extreme carnivore diet.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he experienced dramatic weight loss after adopting an extreme carnivore diet.
Powdered whole milk may be culprit in botulism outbreak that sickened dozens of babies
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
What is histoplasmosis? Outbreak leaves 1 dead, dozens ill in Tennessee
Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.
Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.
Foods that Americans were told to avoid for decades are back under Trump's new nutrition rules
Foods that Americans were told to avoid for decades are back under Trump's new nutrition rules. Here's a summary of which foods are back.
Foods that Americans were told to avoid for decades are back under Trump's new nutrition rules. Here's a summary of which foods are back.
Cancer survival rates reach record high, but deadliest types still put Americans at risk
Cancer survival rates have reached record highs, but the deadliest types are still putting Americans at risk.
Cancer survival rates have reached record highs, but the deadliest types are still putting Americans at risk.
Endurance exercise may raise heart rhythm risk for men over 50
New research from the University of Leeds suggests that some male endurance athletes over 50 may face an increased risk of dangerous heart rhythm disturbances during or after exercise.
New research from the University of Leeds suggests that some male endurance athletes over 50 may face an increased risk of dangerous heart rhythm disturbances during or after exercise.