'Heart in a Box' increases viability for donated organs
New technology is helping to save lives. Surgeons are using what is called "Heart in a Box" in Orlando to speed up the wait time for vital transplants.
Florida teen discusses vaping addiction, struggles to quit
More than one in four teenagers are vaping – that’s according to the FDA, which also says vaping can lead to lung and heart disease, and even prove deadly.
7-year-old gives gift of life to teen brother battling leukemia
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
First-ever RSV vaccine could be approved by August 2023, pending FDA review
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate, which is pending FDA review, is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Pentagon warns US military members to avoid poppy seeds, citing impacts on drug tests
Eating poppy seeds can impact your drug test, the Pentagon warns.
New blood test can help cancer patients avoid chemo
Imagine if a simple blood test could tell you chemo or no chemo following a cancer diagnosis. It’s happening now for people with certain types of cancer.
Georgia woman who lost toe after pedicure says she's now 'a walking PSA': What you need to know now
Anita House of Flowery Branch, Georgia, contracted a bone infection shortly after a pedicure. Here's what a dermatologist and cosmetology director have to say about nail safety.
A third of US parents give fever-reducing meds to their kids when it’s not needed
It may be tempting to give your child anything to make them more comfortable when they’re feeling sick, however, unnecessarily giving a child this medication could postpone the correct diagnosis by masking pain and other symptoms.
Bogus nursing school issued 8,000 fake degrees, feds say
According to court documents, the schools issued nearly 8,000 fake nursing degrees to customers who paid around $17,000. Some people who say they took classes are losing their degrees.
Marburg virus: 1st outbreak confirmed in Equatorial Guinea
Another two suspected cases have been reported in neighboring Cameroon.
Pinellas Sheriff’s Office introduces new sticker to alert first responders of person with special needs
The sticker is part of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s Respond With Care program that Sheriff Bob Gualtieri just launched. It’s aimed at alerting and preparing first responders that someone with special needs may be in a home or a car that they’re approaching.
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.
'Rare' baby chimpanzee born at Florida safari park
A baby chimpanzee was born at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Florida, in late January, the second chimp born at the facility in a little over a year, the park said.
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.
Sen. John Fetterman's case highlights common stroke, depression link
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.
Strep A: How do children get it, and what should parents know?
The CDC is investigating an increase in invasive group A strep (iGAS) cases in children. We take a look at what Strep A is, the signs, and what parents should look out for.
'Very teachable moment': Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression
His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive.
Bruce Willis diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia: What you should know about the disease
As news spread that actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with a disease known as frontotemporal dementia, here's what you should know about the neurological condition, and the effects it can have on the patient.
'Trust the government' says head of EPA during visit to Ohio train derailment site
EPA Administrator Michael Regan says he’s asking residents in eastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania line to trust the government.