Q. I have metastasized breast cancer now in my bones and am on chemo. My doctor said because of my age I didn't need an H1N1 shot, however with my compromised immune system wouldn't it be a good idea? ...more

October 30, 2009

Actor Patrick Swayze has checked himself into the hospital for observation after contracting pneumonia, A&E president Abbe Raven announced at a meeting of the Television Critics Association in Los Angeles on Friday. ...more

January 9, 2009

The maker of Airborne dietary supplements has agreed to pay $7 million to settle allegations by 32 states, including Florida, that it made false claims about the benefits of its fruit-flavored products. ...more

December 16, 2008

Accentia Biopharmaceuticals, the Tampa-based drug development company, has filed for bankruptcy protection while it tries to cut costs and seek additional financing. ...more

November 11, 2008

Food allergies in American children seem to be on the rise, now affecting about 3 million kids, according to the first federal study of the problem. ...more

October 22, 2008

The Food and Drug Administration ordered stronger warnings Thursday on four medications widely used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses, saying they can raise the risk of possibly fatal fungal infections. ...more

September 5, 2008

What temperature tells when bread or cakes are done? Most bread will be done when it reaches a temperature between 190 and 210 degrees. Cheesecake should only be baked to 150 degrees but must be chilled to completely solidify. ...more

July 2, 2008

Norma McCulliss of Palm Harbor urges support for the Lupus Foundation of America. ...more

January 29, 2008

Although it's important to get flu vaccines, getting stabbed with a needle is unpleasant for adults, and downright scary for children. Korean researchers are working on a way to circumvent the pain and tears: flu vaccines that can be placed under the tongue. Better ways of delivering vaccine have long been under study, ranging from orally to inhaled, but all seem to have drawbacks. ...more

January 29, 2008

Relief may be on the way for all those youngsters trembling at the thought of another needle jab. One day the flu vaccine may simply be placed under the tongue. ...more

January 29, 2008