Trial vaccine wipes out breast cancer in Florida patient
A promising new vaccine could one day be a flu shot against breast cancer.
Vaccine helps woman fight breast cancer
Florida resident Lee Mercker became the first patient to participate in a clinical trial for a new breast cancer vaccine at the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, after being diagnosed in March with early-stages of the disease. The vaccine has reportedly removed cancer cells.
Boy undergoing treatment for rare form of cancer asks for cards for 10th birthday
In honor of Carter’s 10th birthday this month, Joshua Willett said his son would like to receive birthday cards in the mail.
Pet turtles linked to salmonella outbreak across 13 states, CDC says
“People can get sick after they touch a turtle or anything in their habitats,” the CDC says.
Marine walks more than 800 miles around Lake Michigan in 42 days to raise awareness for veteran suicide
As the issue to help veterans returning from combat and keep them from committing suicide is growing nationwide, Snyder said his mission is to be a healer and do his part for the greater good.
New cancer vaccine shows promise, helped kill cancer cells in patient
A vaccine undergoing testing at the Mayo Clinic has reportedly removed cancer cells in a breast cancer patient.
WWII vet's secret to living to 100: 'Good genes'
A World War II veteran is celebrating his 100th birthday.
Health providers get guidance on vaping injuries
With 1,299 reported cases of lung injuries associated with vaping and electronic cigarettes across the nation, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday announced interim guidelines for health-care providers treating people who have the conditions.
Positional asphyxiation: Parents warn others of danger after infant son dies sleeping in car seat
After years of hoping, praying and struggling with infertility, Ryne and Rachel Jungling were blessed with twins. Just short of a year later, a preventable accident caused their son's death, and now they tell his story to help prevent it from happening again.
Concussion PSA compares youth football dangers to smoking
Everybody seems to be having fun when the kids in a new public service announcement are just playing football, until one boy is thrown to the ground and the background music turns ominous.
Toni Pressley back to soccer after battling breast cancer
Two days before the last game of the Orlando Pride's season, Toni Pressley is returning to the sport after months of recovery following a diagnosis of breast cancer.
Toni Pressley back to soccer after battling breast cancer
Two days before the last game of the Orlando Pride's season, Toni Pressley is returning to the sport after months of recovery following a diagnosis of breast cancer.
Recall expanded for chicken products sold at major retailers nationwide over listeria concerns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an expansion to a recall of ready-to-eat chicken products from the food manufacturer Tip Tip Poultry due to concerns of listeria contamination.
Former reporter loses more than 200 pounds to start new career as Texas police officer
He encourages that those looking to undergo a similar transformation "keep going" and reach for their goals.
Nurse returns to work at hospital where she was treated for leukemia as child
A cancer survivor who grew up to become a pediatric nurse has returned to the hospital where she was diagnosed and treated for leukemia at age 2 — as one of the hospital's newest employees.
Vaping illness cases continue climbing in Florida
Florida had 13 vaping-related pulmonary illnesses reported last week, bringing the number of cases to 52 as of Saturday, according to data from the Florida Department of Health.
RosenCare clinic opens to Osceola County School District employees
A Central Florida hotel mogul's solution for health care is now expanding. Harris Rosen is best known for his Rosen hotels, which offer employees RosenCare health plans. Now, the Osceola County School District is participating in the program that offers a host of services and medication.
Johnson & Johnson to pay $8B in damages for Risperdal drug linked to female breast tissue in boys
A Philadelphia jury on Tuesday awarded $8 billion in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson and one if its subsidiaries over a drug the companies made that the plaintiff's attorneys say is linked to the abnormal growth of female breast tissue in boys.
Former NFL star DeAngelo Williams sponsors over 500 mammograms, honors mom who died of breast cancer
Former NFL Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams’ foundation has sponsored more than 500 mammograms since 2015 to honor his mother who died of breast cancer.
Recall: Ham and cheese wedge sandwiches recalled due to potential Listeria contamination
Lipari Foods issued a voluntary recall of Premo Ham & Cheese Wedge Sandwiches and Fresh Grab Ham & Cheese Wedge Sandwiches due to potential contamination of listeria monocytogenes, according to a company announcement posted on the FDA’s website.