Deadly listeria outbreak linked to cotija cheese, queso fresco, more dairy products, CDC says
The decade-long outbreak of listeria across 11 U.S. states has been linked to a cheese and dairy company in California. Two people have died and at least 26 have been sickened.
Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer
Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.
King Charles III's cancer diagnosis underscores importance of routine checks, doctors say
Support from around the world is coming in for King Charles III after his cancer diagnosis. It’s unclear what kind of cancer he's fighting, but Buckingham Palace said it's not related to his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Alzheimer's disease found to be transmitted through medical procedures decades ago, study finds
Researchers emphasized that dementia is "not contagious" and these were "extraordinary occurrences."
Four out of five autoimmune disease patients are women. New study reveals why
Up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease – a condition in which your immune system attacks healthy cells – and as many as 80% of those people are women.
Stroke patients see progress with USF professor’s stroke therapy shoe
A newly published study on a stroke therapy shoe shows that patients made great strides in relearning how to walk using the device, and a University of South Florida professor is behind the invention.
Neptune's Fix, tianeptine product, recalled over life-threatening overdose risks
Tianeptine is an antidepressant used in some parts of Europe, Asia and South America but not approved in the U.S. It's often referred to as "gas station heroin."
Tampa’s top federal prosecutor, COVID Fraud Task Force works to recover millions in relief money: ‘Stay tuned’
In the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic relief arrived in the form of government programs.
Go behind the scenes of Tampa General Hospital’s nationally recognized transplant center
The Tampa General Hospital transplant team has a lot to celebrate.
Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Hillsborough County boy receives challenge coin from HCSO deputies after battle with cancer
A Hillsborough County boy who has been battling cancer finally got to ring the “bell of victory," with deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
TampaWell Garden and Pharmacy opens
Healthcare professionals are combining medicine and food to create the ultimate wellness destination in Tampa.
America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you
Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.
Respiratory illnesses remain 'elevated' throughout much of country: CDC
Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the CDC said Friday.
Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
TGH unveils fully robotic radiotherapy device to target tumors
Tampa General Hospital is getting a new assist from AI. On Thursday, the hospital unveiled its new CyberKnife S7 robot with a ribbon-cutting event.
Respiratory illnesses causing influx in hospitalizations in Tampa Bay area
The new year has brought the post-holiday surge of winter illnesses.
Moffitt Cancer Center sends patients, advocates to Tallahassee in a push for continued funding
Moffitt Cancer Center's annual advocacy day gets underway in Tallahassee on Wednesday.
New blood test could screen for Alzheimer's before onset of symptoms
A blood test could soon be used to identify a type of protein that is linked to Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise with 97% accuracy, a new study shows.
Can you keep your New Year's resolution? GymBird is offering $5,000 to one lucky contest winner who can
If the participant meets their goals by March 29, the contest money is theirs. But the deal has a catch that some politically-minded hopefuls may find motivating.