'Cure on Wheels': 15-year cancer survivor leads team of cyclists on 330-mile journey
For the eleventh year in a row, cancer survivor Joshua Rivera lead the 'Cure on Wheels' team of cyclists as they set out on their 330-mile journey from Tampa to Tallahassee.
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
What you should order at McDonald's, according to nutritionists
By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.
'Enough to kill every American': DEA details just how bad the fentanyl crisis is in America
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said on Jan. 17. The agency is calling fentanyl the "deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced."
Colorectal cancer is now leading cause of death among young adults with cancer: new report
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Immunocompromised parents worry about RSV, flu season as students return to school
After the holidays, many people are getting sick, including children as they head back to school.
Menthol cigarette ban in the US? Here's the latest on the proposed FDA rule
U.S. health regulators are considering banning menthol cigarettes, a long-awaited plan that advocates say could save hundreds of thousands of lives but faced an unexpected delay last year.
'Disease X': Scientists creating contingency plan for infectious virus outbreak
Scientists at the World Economic Forum happening this week say they are discussing the hypothetical virus in order to prepare properly for it.
'Brave' teenager gets legs amputated while comatose after contracting infection on Christmas
A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.
Skin aging, wrinkles may be linked to bacteria on your face, study suggests
Researchers observed data from over 650 women collected by L'Oréal Research and Innovation.
Ohio mom faked young daughter’s cancer diagnosis, shaved her head for thousands in donations: Sheriff
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
100 times more microplastics in water bottles than once thought: Study
A new study shows, in some cases, 100 times more bits of plastics in our water bottles than originally thought.
Family of cervical cancer patient keeps her memory alive through education
Throughout the month of January, medical professionals are trying to raise awareness about cervical cancer and important preventative steps.
New alternative procedure to open heart surgery gives patients ‘lease on life’
The Seattle Procedure stands for Simplified Extraction of Atrial Tumor With Targeted Loop Electricity.
'It keeps me sober going around talking to folks': Tom Arnold to share his story of recovery in Sarasota
He’s a writer, an actor and, as a comedian, Tom Arnold knows how to make others laugh.
American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as nationwide donors hit all-time low
Bay Area hospitals are asking people to donate blood after the American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage.
Ozempic side effects: FDA says drug has no link to suicide
The FDA’s preliminary report of side effects from popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity showed no link with suicidal thoughts or actions.
COVID and flu cases on the rise
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows 38 states with high or very high levels of the flu and other respiratory illnesses between Christmas and New Year's.
Bay Area pediatric patient determined not to let cancer win as he gears up for second battle
One 11-year-old boy in Hillsborough County is getting ready to begin his second battle with cancer.
Michael Strahan's daughter, Isabella, reveals brain cancer diagnosis in GMA interview
Michael Strahan said despite everything his family has been through over the past few months, he calls himself the “luckiest man in the world."