Sarasota teen takes on 150-mile Alaskan sled dog race for brother who died from type 1 diabetes
A Sarasota teenager has been turning heads on the racetrack but is about to tackle one of the most grueling races on the planet 5,000 miles away from home.
Tom Sizemore in critical condition after suffering brain aneurysm
'Saving Private Ryan' actor Tom Sizemore is in intensive care following a brain aneurysm.
Male contraception showed promise in study
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
Ohio derailment: Clinic to open as health fears linger
Ohio’s governor says a plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern.
Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, condition worsens
FTD is an untreatable disease and the most common form of dementia in people under 60.
Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital, cites clinical depression
U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.
12-year-old cancer-free after bone marrow transplant from sister works
It's the moment 12-year-old Colton King has been waiting for: Ringing the cancer-free bell at AdventHealth for Children in Orlando.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Celebrities promote ice baths, but science on health benefits is lukewarm
Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?
5K at Raymond James Stadium will raise funds for National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
When it comes to treatment, the drugs doctors used can be both toxic and taxing on their small bodies. It's a reason why the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation is working hard to help fund more effective, less toxic treatments – and eventually end childhood cancer.
Frequently taking sleeping pills could increase risk of dementia, study says
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
Revitalizing old blood with anti-inflammatory drug could slow aging, study suggests
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
Fabuloso recall: Colgate-Palmolive recalls 4.9M cleaners over bacteria risk
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
FHSAA to discuss eliminating Florida high school athlete menstrual history questions
The Florida High School Athletic Association's board of directors scheduled an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss the health forms student-athletes must complete to participate in high school sports. An updated version - without questions about the student's menstrual cycles - will be up for a vote.
Suncoast Center serving 22,000 a year as one of the largest community health centers in Pinellas County
It’s one of the largest community health centers in Pinellas County serving some 22,000 people a year. Suncoast Center is a not-for-profit organization that believes treatment works, and its goal is to meet people where they are to help them become the best version of themselves.
Plant City Police Department receives donation of new AED units
The Plant City Rotary Club donated 52 automated external defibrillators (AED) units to the police department on Monday.
1 in 8 older Americans addicted to highly processed foods, poll finds
The researchers said a major reason highly-processed foods can be so addictive is that they can trigger the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward system at levels comparable to nicotine and alcohol.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
Former firefighter helps first responders deal with professional trauma
The tough situations firefighters deal with on a regular basis can leave permanent scars that a former firefighter is hoping to heal.
900-pound man loses half his body weight with help of minimally invasive bariatric surgery
A new minimally invasive bariatric procedure is helping people lose weight with less downtime than traditional weight loss surgery.