Health Care

2023’s ‘Clean 15′: These Are the Fruits and Veggies With the Least Pesticides—and How to

You may have heard of the “Dirty Dozen,” but what about the “Clean Fifteen”? Just as fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides are listed, non-organic produce items with significantly

Standing watch to prevent veteran suicide

Helping veterans is now Ryan Haczynski’s mission. His neighbor and friend of almost 20 years died by suicide in October.

Bird farmer shares unique journey through sobriety

A Plant City man cares for endangered birds to help fight addiction.

USF Alzheimer’s study seeks Hispanic participation

The AHEAD Study is a trial that aims to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease funded by the National Institutes of Health.

FDA Orders Immediate Withdrawal of Unproven Premature Birth Drug Makena

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday ordered the immediate market withdrawal of a drug intended to prevent premature births, which has remained available for years despite data showing it

Attorney General Ashley Moody warns Floridians of “zombie drug”

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Wednesday issued a public safety alert about the dangers of xylazine.

Eli Lilly Says Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Reduces Brain Plaque in Early Study

Eli Lilly’s experimental Alzheimer’s drug lowered levels of brain plaque in patients who are in the earliest stages of the devastating disease, initial data found.  A higher dose of the

American Heart Association of Tampa Bay offers CPR training in Spanish to reach Hispanic population

American Heart Association is reaching Spanish speakers with CPR training to help lessen fear and increase knowledge.

Rabies alert issued for Pasco County after cat tests positive

The rabies alert is in effect for 60 days, officials said.

Report sheds light on challenges, successes of Florida’s SNAP program

SNAP benefits were reduced for over 1.7 million Florida households