Lawsuit challenges Florida’s new rule on gender-affirming healthcare within Medicaid program
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration changed who can get reimbursed for treatments and medications on August 21. It excludes reimbursements for gender-affirming healthcare such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery.
Juul faces more lawsuits after settling investigation into whether it fueled teen vaping for nearly $440M
E-cigarette maker Juul will pay $438.5 million to settle an investigation into whether it fueled teenage vaping. The company still faces hundreds of other lawsuits, including from teens who claim they were addicted to the product.
Boy with rare form of leukemia to receive life-saving bone marrow transplant from sister
A Bay Area boy’s search for a matching bone marrow donor came to an end on Wednesday.
‘The timing of this booster is very important’: First updated COVID-19 booster now available
The CDC has approved updated COVID-19 boosters that add protection against the dominant Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants.
Study suggests walking this range of steps per day can reduce the risk of dementia
The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.
Fencing along Sunshine Skyway Bridge brings drop in number of suicides reported, first responders say
Tampa Bay first responders said they've seen a dramatic drop in the number of suicides since the fencing went up on Tampa Bay's Sunshine Skyway bridge.
Hillsborough County students kickoff Mental Health Advisory Committee
This month, students from Hillsborough County high schools gathered for a day of networking to kick off the Mental Health Student Advisory Committee meetings for the 2022-23 school year.
Experimental brain implant zaps patients, quells food cravings, helps with binge eating
According to a report from the scientific journal Nature Medicine, two California women who were diagnosed with a binge-eating disorder, underwent surgery after several treatments failed to mend their cravings.
Juul to pay nearly $440M to settle states' investigation into marketing vaping to teens
Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs will pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states, including Florida, into the marketing of its high-nicotine vaping products, which have long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
Miami company issues voluntary recall on some of its smoke salmon over possible listeria contamination
St. James Smokehouse based in Miami is voluntarily recalling some of its Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon over a possible listeria contamination.
Parts of China re-enter COVID-19 lockdown days before holiday travel
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
Sunshine Skyway shines light on ovarian cancer
The Sunshine Skyway is changing colors again in hopes of bringing attention to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Can you use expired COVID tests? Here’s how to check
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: What is the cancer that Jane Fonda announced she has?
Jane Fonda said she has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: What is it?
Luke Bell's family says the singer struggled with mental illness before his death at 32: 'We are heartbroken'
'Unfortunately Luke suffered from the disease of mental illness, which progressed after his father's death in 2015,' the family wrote in a statement.
Jane Fonda reveals cancer diagnosis: This is 'very treatable'
Jane Fonda revealed she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a lengthy Instagram post shared Friday.
Couple helps non-profit provide self-rescue swim lessons after losing baby in drowning
After their 1-year-old named Aubrey drowned in the family pool in 2020, local couple Kristen and Matt Strojnowski are now helping other kids get self-rescue swim lessons.
Wendy’s E. coli outbreak spreads to more states, CDC says
The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.
Counselors work to increase awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month
Advocates are hopeful the launch this summer of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will help people in crisis get help. They believe the shorter number is easier to remember and increases access for help.