M&M's set August launch for dye-free candies, with 2 colors absent

The legendary candy-maker faces a multimillion-dollar logistical nightmare trying to turn its iconic blue treats natural.

Health Department commits over $700 million to mental health and homelessness efforts

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to tackle the root causes of homelessness and mental health with millions of dollars allocated to expand local health clinics, recovery programs, and other initiatives.

USF student survives stroke caused by rare heart condition

A 20-year-old USF student who survived a rare stroke that was caused by a rare heart condition returned home following weeks of intensive treatment and rehabilitation at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. 

How much media parents and kids actually consume at the dinner table

New research claims to show that smartphones, television, video games, and other types of devices may be taking over dinnertime, and it is not leaving enough time for families to talk to each other. 

Florida woman competes in Transplant Games of America 30 years after rare lifesaving surgery

A Florida woman is gearing up to head to Denver this Thursday for a weeklong competition at the Transplant Games of America, carrying a deep personal history that television viewers first witnessed three decades ago.

Alfredo sauce recall spans 41 states in FDA’s most serious classification

A recall on alfredo sauce sold across much of the United States was placed in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) most serious classification.

Recalled infant formula tied to multi-state botulism outbreak

A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.

Spring Hill under rabies alert after cat infected in raccoon attack: DOH

A 60-day rabies alert is active for a large portion of Spring Hill after an unvaccinated pet cat contracted the virus during a wild animal attack, according to Hernando County health officials. 

FDA approves emergency use of medication to treat screwworm in dogs, cats

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.

Eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day may not be enough for heart health, study finds

When it comes to eating fruits and vegetables for heart health, the choice of fruits and vegetables may be just as important as how many they eat, new research suggests.

Florida bans shelter animal imports from Texas and New Mexico over flesh-eating screwworm

Florida agriculture officials implemented an emergency ban restricting rescue groups and animal shelters from bringing dogs and cats into the state from Texas and New Mexico after a flesh-eating parasite emerged out West.

OB-GYN group issues first-ever vaccine recommendations

A leading OB-GYN organization is breaking from federal vaccine guidance. The new schedule aligns with prior recommendations, before changes were made under the Trump administration.

3 child Benadryl deaths spark renewed fears of dangerous social media trend

Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.