Bradenton family convicted of selling bleach online for COVID-19 cure, sold $1 million worth
Four members of a Florida family were convicted for selling toxic industrial bleach as a miraculous cure for COVID-19 and other physical and mental diseases through their online church in a conspiracy starting in 2010.
USF researchers study effectiveness of quarantines using remains from Black Death plague
In a first-time study, University of South Florida researchers are looking into the effectiveness of pandemic quarantines. And, they're using skeletons as old as 600 years from Venice, Italy, to study people who died from the Black Death plague and other diseases.
Espresso could lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
New research published Wednesday found that drinking a shot of espresso could lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Hillsborough schools partners with Hazel Health Services to help students access mental health support
The Hillsborough County school district announced it’s partnering with Hazel Health Services Thursday to improve the mental health support available to students.
Study reveals weekend-only workouts can also boost heart health
Researchers learned that limiting exercise weekly could reduce your risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
Seven malaria cases keeping mosquito control crews busy in Sarasota County
Seven cases of locally transmitted Malaria have kept Sarasota Mosquito Management busy.
New study shows some older adults who wear hearing aids reduced dementia risk
A new study based at Johns Hopkins that included USF researchers appears to show an important connection between hearing and cognitive decline. The study showed that for some older adults, wearing a hearing aid slowed their cognitive decline by nearly half.
Polk County mosquito control teams focus on prevention efforts to prevent malaria spread
As teams in Sarasota County investigate a seventh suspected case of malaria, mosquito control teams across the Bay Area are focused on prevention.
FDA approves first long-acting drug for protecting babies, toddlers from RSV
U.S. officials on Monday approved the first long-acting drug to protect babies and toddlers against a respiratory virus that sends tens of thousands of American children to the hospital each year.
One-third of normal weight people could be obese, study says
A new study from researchers in Israel sheds light on the connection between a person's body mass index and obesity.
Dozens of cats in Poland got bird flu amid global outbreak
Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.
988 hotline increases call volume at Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline opened up nationwide one year ago. Since then, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay said it has had a massive influx of calls into its call center.
‘Sleep divorce’: Why are some couples spending their nights in separate beds?
More than a third of people are choosing to sleep apart from their partners, a new survey found. Would that help you sleep better or worse?
Doctors reattach boy's head after car accident thanks to 'amazing' surgery
Surgeons in Israel performed a miracle surgery and managed to reattach a boy’s head after he was hit by a car while riding his bike, a Jerusalem hospital announced this week.
Doctor who survived malaria several times urges Sarasota, Manatee to take precautions after recent cases
A Florida doctor who has survived malaria several times urged the community in Sarasota and Manatee counties Wednesday to take precautions following six confirmed locally-transmitted cases.
Dancer who toured with Madonna able to walk again thanks to Bay Area doctor
For most of her life, Jill Nicklaus has used her body to perform.
Saharan Dust may cause allergy like symptoms and fuels red tide
Saharan Dust is making its 5,000-mile journey from the African continent to the Caribbean, Florida, and will blow as far west as Texas, meteorologists say.
Bay area advocates hope legalizing fentanyl test strips saves lives
Florida has become the latest state to legalize fentanyl test strips.
Sarasota residents taking precautions after six reported malaria cases
Elisabeth Reyes is not taking any chances regarding mosquito bites and her sons Oliver and Cash.
Hillsborough County teams share mosquito surveillance efforts to prevent malaria spread
There are now six reported cases of locally transmitted malaria reported in Sarasota County, according to the Florida Department of Health.