President Biden taking Paxlovid to help with COVID-19 recovery, here’s how it works
Paxlovid requires a prescription. Earlier this month the FDA expanded access to the drug authorizing state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid to eligible patients.
NIH: COVID-19 booster-induced antibody response to omicron significantly decreases over time
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
New York reports first US polio case in nearly a decade
New York health officials have reported a case of polio – the first in the U.S. in nearly a decade.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
Florida reports first human case of dengue of 2022, issues mosquito-born illness advisory
Health officials in Miami-Dade County issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory after the first case of dengue was confirmed this year in a Florida resident.
How to keep skin looking young and healthy
Living in Florida, we know the basics for healthy skin. But, figuring out the specific products to spend money on might be a challenge.
More than 200 Monkeypox cases reported with limited vaccine supply, Florida health officials say
The Florida Department of Health gave an update on the nationwide Monkeypox outbreak and how it’s impacting Florida.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Monkeypox vaccine supply can't keep up with demand as cases rise
Monkeypox continues to spread across the country with cases in 45 states, including Florida. The problem is there isn't enough vaccine supply to handle the continued rise in infections, and people in Tampa Bay are frustrated they cannot find the shot.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
'This is not gone': COVID-19 cases on the rise across Florida
The number of COVID-19 cases in Florida is on the rise. According to the Florida Department of Health, one out of five people being tested in Florida is positive for COVID-19. In Polk County, it is closer to one out of four.
USF PACT study looks to prevent dementia with brain games
The PACT study at the University of South Florida stands for preventing Alzheimer’s with cognitive training. It's a five-year clinical trial that investigates the effectiveness of cognitive training or computer brain games to delay cognitive decline.
75% of US teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise, particularly females, study finds
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
Florida attorney general calling on Biden to classify fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody wrote a letter to President Joe Biden, asking him to classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
Big Olaf rebrands 2 Sarasota stores as 'Blue Pineapple,' will sell new ice cream following listeria outbreak
Big Olaf is rebranding itself following a deadly listeria outbreak linked to its ice cream in Sarasota.
Road To Recovery program offers cancer patients a free ride to their appointments
For cancer patients like Lisa Velez, who is too sick to drive and with a working family, she needs some extra help getting to her appointments for her treatments. That's where the American Cancer Society steps in.
Woman wins lottery, buys gift cards for strangers
“I got an expected gift and I believe in paying it forward and I wanted to pass it along,” Crystal Dunn said.
Only son donates kidney to mother: ‘It’s amazing to give life in a different way’
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term: report
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.