Kate's diagnosis sheds light on rise in early-onset cancer
Although Kate didn’t share what type of cancer doctors found, experts say the 42-year-old’s early onset diagnosis sheds light on an overall rise in younger people getting cancer.
Florida's chronically ill kids could lose Medicaid coverage on Easter Sunday
Some of Florida’s most sick kids could lose Medicaid coverage on or before Easter Sunday this weekend.
Algae in Thonotosassa Lake prompts health alert
The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County is warning of unsafe levels of blue-green algae in Thonotosassa Lake.
First responders face higher risk of heart attack and diet-driven diseases
The country’s 2 million firefighters and law enforcement officers are at a disproportionately high risk for premature, life-threatening diet-driven disease.
Long COVID symptoms can lead to exercise intolerance: Expert
Moving your body is the key to good health, but it may be more of a challenge than it used to be for those who suffer from long COVID.
Woman left with kidney damage after visiting hair salon
Topical glyoxylic acid may be to blame for the women's injuries, doctors say.
Tuberculosis cases continued climbing in 2023
Forty states reported an increase in tuberculosis cases as rates increased among all age groups last year, according to the CDC.
Woman eating pork rinds accidentally swallows nail
A South American woman found herself in a hospital emergency after inadvertently ingesting a nail that mysteriously found its way into her packet of pork rinds.
Dengue epidemic declared by Puerto Rico amid spike in virus cases
Dengue cases have jumped in Puerto Rico, prompting the U.S. territory to declare an epidemic. The mosquito-borne virus has been on the rise in the Western Hemisphere, experts say.
Government nightmare: FOX 13 resolves cancer patient’s struggle for benefits
The story of one local man shows how the government can stress people out during their greatest time of need.
Report: 1 in 10 school-aged kids has ADHD
The report found that the prevalence of ADHD was higher in boys than girls.
Georgia woman calls for separate waiting rooms for patients experiencing pregnancy loss
In a now-viral TikTok video, India Batson opened up after experiencing back-to-back pregnancy losses.
Allergy season starts early. Here's how to stop pollen from affecting your spring
Over 80 million people in the U.S. deal with itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms of seasonal allergies.
'Sleep divorce:' more couples choosing to sleep in separate bedrooms
If you’re tired of being tired, you might consider what more couples are finding themselves doing: sleeping in separate bedrooms.
Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer diagnosis
One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was "dying," Richard Simmons revealed he's been diagnosed with skin cancer.
'Smart Knee' could change future of knee replacements
A Sarasota County man has a new type of knee thanks to a local surgeon.
Debunking myths: What actually helps improve sleep
There are a lot of questions about what it takes to get good sleep.
Breast cancer risk assessment tools could be lifesaving
Actress Olivia Munn revealed her battle with breast cancer last week and says a tool her doctors used helped save her life.
Sleep apnea treatments change patients' lives
We all need sleep to function, but for many people, sleep includes snoring.
Intermittent fasting may actually be dangerous for your heart, new research finds
Researchers found the popular intermittent fasting dieting trend may, in fact, be doing more harm than good. For some, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease nearly doubled.