Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year: Here's why
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
USF's Medical Response Unit gets real-life experience during Hurricanes Helene, Milton
There were hundreds of medical calls during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and some of the first responders who answered those calls got real-life experience before they even graduated from college. It's part of the University of South Florida’s Medical Response Unit.
How did more than 460K children in Florida lose their Medicaid health benefits?
In Florida, more 460,000 children lost their Medicaid health benefits after the COVID-19 pandemic. Some lost coverage by mistake. Others were supposed to get a low-cost replacement that never arrived like Aurora and Luna Day.
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Bay Area nonprofit helps childhood cancer patients along with parents who lost their kids
Beside a peaceful lake in Brandon is a spot where pictures on the walls tell stories of kids who have battled cancer – kids like Finn.
Walgreens to pay $106.8M over claims it billed government for prescriptions never dispensed
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $106.8 million fine to settle allegations the pharmacy chain billed federal health care programs for prescriptions that were never filled.
Woman describes waking up during procedure performed by same Tampa doctor now on probation: 'There's no peace'
A former patient of a Tampa gastroenterologist came forward Friday to discuss waking up during a procedure, in a story similar to the one that landed the doctor in hot water with the state.
Tampa doctor couldn't hear colonoscopy patient scream because he wasn't wearing hearing aids, board finds
A Tampa gastroenterologist was placed on probation following a Florida Department of Health investigation into claims that he wasn't wearing his hearing aids and couldn't hear the screams of a patient who woke up during a procedure.
Deals will lower prices of Medicare's costliest drugs, White House says — see the list
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
List: Medicare deal will lower the prices of these drugs
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
A city in the south emerges as the Ozempic capital of the United States
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
Blood test highly effective in determining if memory loss is due to Alzheimer's disease: Study
It's a fear many of us have as we get older. Alzheimer's is debilitating and it's hard to watch our loved ones go through it, but new research shows a simple blood test could be key in diagnosing the disease and could be a game changer in slowing its progression.
Doctors learning how AI can detect hydrocephalus, other diseases at Tampa conference
Doctors from across the country gathered for a conference in downtown Tampa Friday to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) could help them diagnose diseases, like hydrocephalus, faster.
State agency investigating hospital patient dumping case at Talbot House Ministries
It has been five months since FOX 13 first brought to light a hospital patient dumping crisis at a homeless shelter in Lakeland. According to Talbot House Ministries, a state agency is now investigating a case involving drop-offs at their shelter and a hospital in the Tampa Bay area.
Residency program looks to help fill doctor shortage in fast-growing Pasco County
Florida is in desperate need of doctors. With a growing population and many doctors aging out of practice, the state is doing what it can to attract more physicians.