Getting a good night's sleep in the college dorm
This fall, more than 20 million young people will head off to college and one of the first lessons students learn when they arrive on campus is that sleep can be hard to come by. Dorms can be hot, noisy and uncomfortable, which can rob students of sleep and cost them in the classroom.
This fall, more than 20 million young people will head off to college and one of the first lessons students learn when they arrive on campus is that sleep can be hard to come by. Dorms can be hot, noisy and uncomfortable, which can rob students of sleep and cost them in the classroom.
As kids head back to school, parents deal with "super lice"
As kids head back to school in the Tampa Bay area, it also means it's peak season for head lice.
As kids head back to school in the Tampa Bay area, it also means it's peak season for head lice.
Keep calories in mind with summer cocktails
Summer vacation is in full effect and is a time when many of us enjoy an extra cocktail or two. But what it is really doing to your diet?
Summer vacation is in full effect and is a time when many of us enjoy an extra cocktail or two. But what it is really doing to your diet?
Easter Seals helps children deal with trauma, chronic stress
It all started when a Warren couple made the courageous decision to adopt two orphans from Russia. Twelve years later, these once-neglected babies are now young ambassadors for mental health throughout Michigan.
It all started when a Warren couple made the courageous decision to adopt two orphans from Russia. Twelve years later, these once-neglected babies are now young ambassadors for mental health throughout Michigan.
Over-the-counter drugs that affect your heart health
Some common medications or supplements in your medicine cabinet could be doing damage to your heart and you don't even know it. Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn joins us to tell us which over-the-counter drugs can affect your heart health.
Some common medications or supplements in your medicine cabinet could be doing damage to your heart and you don't even know it. Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn joins us to tell us which over-the-counter drugs can affect your heart health.
Does vaping cause cancer?
Vaping has helped millions of people quit smoking, according to one study - but if you're going to make the transition from deadly tobacco to an e-cigarette, it's worth knowing that some devices could be more toxic than others.
Vaping has helped millions of people quit smoking, according to one study - but if you're going to make the transition from deadly tobacco to an e-cigarette, it's worth knowing that some devices could be more toxic than others.
Little evidence of medical benefits of dental floss
It's one of the most universal recommendations in all of public health: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities.
It's one of the most universal recommendations in all of public health: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities.
Does vaping cause cancer?
Dr. Robert DiPilla joins us on the Nine to talk about the dangers of vaping and ways to prevent oral cancer.
Dr. Robert DiPilla joins us on the Nine to talk about the dangers of vaping and ways to prevent oral cancer.
Study: plant based eating habits lead to healthier life
You might want to lay off the burgers once you hear what a new study finds when comparing meat eaters with those who eat more plant-based proteins.
You might want to lay off the burgers once you hear what a new study finds when comparing meat eaters with those who eat more plant-based proteins.
Ice bucket challenge leads to major ALS discovery
Remember that incredibly popular Ice Bucket Challenge that was all over social media two years ago? It actually led to a breakthrough in ALS research.
Remember that incredibly popular Ice Bucket Challenge that was all over social media two years ago? It actually led to a breakthrough in ALS research.
Meijer recalls salads, sandwiches due to risk of salmonella
Midwest retailer Meijer Inc. says some salads and sandwiches that it sells are being recalled due to a potential risk of salmonella contamination.
Midwest retailer Meijer Inc. says some salads and sandwiches that it sells are being recalled due to a potential risk of salmonella contamination.
How the heat wave affects your medication and you
When it gets this hot and we have this much sunshine, if you're taking certain medications, you might need to take extra precautions because certain drugs can make you more sun sensitive.
When it gets this hot and we have this much sunshine, if you're taking certain medications, you might need to take extra precautions because certain drugs can make you more sun sensitive.
Organ transplants save lives, raise skin cancer risk
Organ transplants can be life-saving. But they can also significantly raise your risk of skin cancer.
Organ transplants can be life-saving. But they can also significantly raise your risk of skin cancer.
Diet may help IBS sufferers, but it's tough to follow
Most people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome will tell you they have to be careful at the grocery store, steering clear of certain foods that can cause a painful flare-up in their symptoms.
Most people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome will tell you they have to be careful at the grocery store, steering clear of certain foods that can cause a painful flare-up in their symptoms.
How to find your 'health personality'
When it comes to your health, are you “gung ho” or “who cares?” Or maybe you’re somewhere in between.
When it comes to your health, are you “gung ho” or “who cares?” Or maybe you’re somewhere in between.
Pokemon Go leading to more exercise for the young and old
You may have heard of a little game called Pokemon Go by now. The new gaming app has taken the world by storm, and has taken one of our FOX 2 coworkers on a walking adventure.
You may have heard of a little game called Pokemon Go by now. The new gaming app has taken the world by storm, and has taken one of our FOX 2 coworkers on a walking adventure.
Standing desks helps combat 'dormant butt syndrome'
Standing desks are good for your health, especially for your rear end. That's according to a new study released by researchers at Ohio State University.
Standing desks are good for your health, especially for your rear end. That's according to a new study released by researchers at Ohio State University.
Cancer survivors find physical healing in doing the tango
Winning the battle against cancer is enough to make anyone feel like dancing, but a new study shows there may be some therapeutic benefits to it as well. In fact, in an effort to help patients get back on their feet, some experts are teaching them to tango.
Winning the battle against cancer is enough to make anyone feel like dancing, but a new study shows there may be some therapeutic benefits to it as well. In fact, in an effort to help patients get back on their feet, some experts are teaching them to tango.
How national tragedy may impact our heart health
Cardiologist, Dr. Joel Kahn discusses how negative events can affect our heart.
Cardiologist, Dr. Joel Kahn discusses how negative events can affect our heart.
Working through workplace stress with Birmingham Wellness
In the newsroom, we deal with a lot of workplace stress just like other offices do. So, we invited in the pros to give us some tips for reducing workplace stress.
In the newsroom, we deal with a lot of workplace stress just like other offices do. So, we invited in the pros to give us some tips for reducing workplace stress.