FDA approves new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease
The FDA has approved Leqembi after an eighteen-month trial that improved memory loss by 27 percent.
Florida malaria cases have officials urging residents to avoid mosquitoes
The Florida Department of Health reported six cases of locally transmitted malaria since the end of May.
Feds: Stop making marijuana edibles that look like kids’ snacks
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
The FDA says over 100 medications have more demand than supply
The US is seeing a 30% increase in the number of drugs currently in shortage.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
USF scientists introduce mosquito tracking dashboard to help keep tabs on insects in Tampa Bay area
Tampa Bay residents with a smartphone can help scientists at the University of South Florida with tracking mosquitoes through an online dashboard, especially now that malaria cases were in Florida this summer.
Health officials urge Floridians to wear bug spray during Fourth of July celebrations
It’s been one week since the Florida Department of Health issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after four confirmed malaria cases in Sarasota County.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Ticks use static electricity to latch on to you from afar, researchers find
Ticks can't jump or fly onto their hosts, but static electricity gives them a boost, researchers have found.
Pickleball injuries could cause $500 million in medical costs, analysts say
Analysts say one of the fastest growing sports in the country could also come with a great cost for Americans.
Unwashed pillow cases can harbor 17 times more bacteria than average toilet seats, report finds
A new report from the mattress company, Amerisleep, found that not washing your pillow case for just one week can lead to about three million bacteria.
Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Florida malaria cases contracted, transmitted in Sarasota, which hasn’t happened since 1950s: Health officials
The state of Florida has issued a mosquito alert after confirming four cases of malaria in Sarasota County. Health officials said the cases were transmitted locally – something that hasn't happened in the U.S. in 20 years.
Sarasota malaria cases prompt statewide health advisory
The Florida Department of Health issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after confirming more cases of malaria on Monday. As it stands right now, a total of 4 cases have been confirmed in Sarasota County.
Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says
There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
University of Tampa launches mental health support line for students
The University of Tampa is expanding access to mental health services through a 24/7 Clinical Support Line.
Fitness company wants to pay you $10,000 to walk 10K steps in a day
The “Chief Step Officer" will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.
Study: Gas stoves can raise indoor levels of benzene to above what’s found in secondhand smoke
A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Frozen fruit bags sold at major grocers recalled over listeria concerns
More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.