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Q&A: Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy

10:26 AM, May 14, 2013

Here's a crash course in the procedure Jolie had and why.

Thousands participate in Miles for Moffitt

5:20 PM, May 13, 2013

The 8th annual Miles for Moffitt event took place Saturday, May 11 near the USF Sun Dome in Tampa.

US government files morning-after pill appeal

12:40 PM, May 13, 2013

The government has filed a last-second appeal that will delay the sale of the morning-after contraceptive pill to girls of any age without a prescription.

Tenn. hospital treats drug-dependent babies

3:46 PM, May 12, 2013

East Tennessee Children's Hospital has treated so many babies born dependent on prescription drugs that the facility is now helping other medical centers around the country deal with the crisis.

Judge denies appeal to block all-ages Plan B ruling

4:05 PM, May 11, 2013

U.S. judge gives Obama administration until Monday to seek emergency stay from appeals court.

Study: Breast Implants hinder cancer detection, increase death risk

11:28 PM, May 10, 2013

A new study has found that breast implants increase a woman's chances of dying from cancer.

American Heart Association: Pets, especially dogs, are good for the heart

8:46 PM, May 10, 2013

An animal companion may not just warm your heart, but also help you maintain a healthy heart, according to the American Heart Association.

Seattle teen's illness attributed to grill brush bristle

8:38 PM, May 10, 2013

Doctors have discovered that the cause of a 16-year-old's mysterious vomiting illness is a grill brush bristle that he accidentally ate.

Newborn exposure to prescription drugs on rise

3:34 PM, May 10, 2013

Florida officials are launching a new initiative to tackle the growing problem of newborns exposed to prescription drugs.

Get movin' to lower your risk of breast cancer

1:41 PM, May 10, 2013

Studies have shown that physical activity can reduce a woman's risk of breast cancer. 

Task force recommends drugs for women with high breast cancer risk

1:40 PM, May 10, 2013

A government task force is out with new recommendations regarding the use of preventive medicines to lower the risk of breast cancer.

Judge rules no delay on Plan B access for women of all ages

1:02 PM, May 10, 2013

A New York judge has refused to suspend his ruling giving women of all ages broad access to morning-after birth control.

Preparing for Natural Labor Class

11:46 AM, May 10, 2013

As I prepare to have my second child (due sometime this month!) I wanted to share this wonderful, upcoming class with Annette Scott. It can help ease your anxiety and teach basic breath work--good information no matter what type of labor and delivery you experience.

Obama finds himself pushing health care message... again

11:13 AM, May 10, 2013

Uncertainty about law implementation fueling fears among Republicans, Democrats; President to campaign for support, states promoting Obamacare with new ads.

Younger women still getting mammograms

10:37 AM, May 10, 2013

Many groups, including the American Cancer Society, still recommend women start annual mammograms at age 40.

Researchers suggest aspirin slows breast cancer

10:24 AM, May 10, 2013

New research shows aspirin can slow the growth of breast cancer cells and reduce the size of tumors. 

FDA inspection triggers recall by St. Pete pharmacy

11:24 PM, May 8, 2013

The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors and pharmacists to avoid drugs made by a Florida specialty pharmacy.

Hospitals lose $8.3 billion using old technology

3:23 PM, May 8, 2013

U.S. physicians and hospitals are in the digital dark ages when it comes to using the latest mobile devices and Internet services to deliver patient care.

Some hospitals charge vastly more for same care

2:39 PM, May 8, 2013

The federal list sheds new light on the mystery of just how high a hospital bill might go and whether it's cheaper for uninsured patients to get the care somewhere else.

Melanoma Monday: What men and women need to know

6:07 PM, May 7, 2013

The first Monday of May is recognized as Melanoma Monday.

Moffitt nurse uses own cancer battle to relate to patients

12:24 PM, May 7, 2013

One of this year's Miles for Moffitt participants is a Moffitt Cancer Center nurse whose life was saved thanks to a bone marrow transplant at the same place where she now helps other cancer patients recover. 

Food dye possibly linked to ADHD

11:52 AM, May 7, 2013

Research has suggested a link between children who appear to have ADHD and Red Dye 40.  

FDA wants cancer warnings for tanning beds

3:23 PM, May 6, 2013

The agency would also require manufacturers to submit their beds for federal review before marketing them.

Rat meat sold as lamb in China

6:25 PM, May 3, 2013

Chinese police have broken up a criminal ring accused of taking meat from rats and foxes and selling it as lamb in the country's latest food safety scandal.

Florida quietly shortened yellow light standards & lengths, resulting in more red light camera tickets for you

The 10 News Investigators discovered FDOT and local cities have been working together to shorten some of the yellow lights across the state, resulting in many more red-light camera tickets.

2:50 PM, May 14, 2013

Cliff Kluge sells 'Coca-Cola' recipe on eBay for $15 million

For a brief moment, it looked like the Georgia man who suspects he owns the long sought-after recipe for Coca-Cola was $15 million richer because of it.

4:21 PM, May 15, 2013

Coca-Cola recipe found? Georgia man says he has it

The recipe is held in a safe at the World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta. But now, one Georgia man believes he may have accidentally discovered the secret formula.

9:51 AM, May 13, 2013

Video captures man brutalizing, having sex with horse

A Florida woman claims a man tortured and sexually abused her miniature horses. Now, she's hoping surveillance video of the attacks will help send the suspect to prison for a long time.  

10:21 AM, Jan 2, 2013

First pitch ends in big surprise for soldier's daughter at the Trop

Alayna Adams- she's the nine-year-old girl who was chosen to throw out the first pitch at Thursday night's Rays game...but she had no idea she was in for a grand slam-sized surprise.

12:40 AM, May 17, 2013

Pickup truck driver killed in Plant City school bus crash

Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a school bus crash near Plant City that killed one person Friday afternoon.

4:58 PM, May 17, 2013

90-year-old man trapped in his car dies; son speaks

Justin Ambrozia Jr. wants answers. Answers to why his 90-year-old father passed before he should have, dying early today, unable to recover from four days of hell.

11:00 PM, May 17, 2013

Baby rhino born at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo

Say hello to Jiyu! He's an endangered Indian rhinoceros (also known as a greater one-horned rhinoceros). His mother Jamie had him on May 9 at Lowry Park Zoo.

8:49 AM, May 17, 2013

Great Lakes drying up? Lake Huron, Lake Michigan at shallowest levels ever recorded

Lake Huron, Lake Michigan showing effects of years of below-normal precipitation, higher temperatures; Severe economic impact felt 

11:17 AM, Feb 6, 2013

Polk undercover operation leads to 92 prostitution arrests

Those arrested come from as far away as California and New York, as well as throughout Florida.

8:37 AM, May 14, 2013

Check It Out

Amanda Berry (center) hugs her sister Beth Serrano and Berrys 6-year-old child  after being reunited in a Cleveland hospital on May 6. Berry, her child and two other women were found in a house near downtown Cleveland after being missing for about a decade.

3 Ohio women found alive after disappearing 10 years ago

Internet mugshot sensation sets record straight

Ireland Nugent plays in her hospital room with her father Jeremiah. Photo courtesy the Tampa Bay Times.

Ireland Nugent continues her recovery

Bikini Bike Wash in Pensacola

PHOTOS: Hakken children reunited with grandparents

SPC Jason P. Fischer, Army Infantry, 4/2 Stryker Brigade.  They were the last ones to vacate Iraq. This is him leaving for his second and last tour.  Pictured with his two sons Braiden and Sean. He was stationed out of Fort Lewis in Washington State.

Pictures: 10 News Salutes Our Troops and Veterans

 Samantha Arena delivers food in a recently renovated store in downtown Atlanta that looks very un-Hooters-like with its outdoor dining area; its wall-to-wall windows and its large, entree salad bowls -- one of which comes loaded with fresh spinach and knuckle-sized shrimp.  Michael A. Schwarz, USA TODAY

The past and future of Hooters

Rehabs.com, a nationwide directory of rehabilitation centers, compiled mug shots of methamphetamine addicts to show how the progression of drug abuse impacted their looks over a relatively short period of time. Pictured here is meth abuser Andrew at age 18 (left) and age 25.

Meth's devastating effects: Before and after

2012 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant

Pet Paparazzi

Police Photo showing George Zimmers appearance on the night of the Trayvon Martin shooting

Trayvon Martin crime scene and George Zimmerman injury photos

NFL Cheerleaders

2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders

10 News spotted the Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay for ourselves. The animal acted very aggressive toward our cameras.

Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay

Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones between routines against the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 22, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo)

Ex-Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones charged in student sex case

Lesley Hunt, marijuana possession

Mug Shots: Notorious Women

Mug Shot Roundup

Ex-Charlie Sheen Goddess Bree Olson

Florida teen Trayvon Martin killed by neighborhood watch volunteer

Naughty School Girl Night

Christina Clark. Charges:
Solicit prostitution - oral sex for $300; Possession of Cocaine. Summary: Single - Unemployed

78 arrested in Polk online prostitution bust

The Redneck Yacht Club

Sydney Spies, teen with racy yearbook photo, arrested

Luscious Ladies of Red Bull

Mug Shots: T-Shirts

Casey Anthony Before Photos

A crime scene photo admitted into evidence shows the wooded area where Caylee Anthonys body was found.

Caylee Anthony Crime Scene Photos (Warning: Graphic content)

Athlete Arrests

Prostitution Arrests

Alligator Roundups

Reporter Beau Zimmer gets ready to pop the top off the first beer.

10 News Reporter "gets drunk" to test newly proposed legal limit

Traffic crash under I-75 bridge

Car and van collide in Pasco County

Plant City school bus rollover crash

PHOTOS: Brush fire spreads to nearby junkyard in Tampa

K9 assists with arrest

Courtesy: @HCSOSheriff

PHOTOS: Black bear stuck in tree in Tampa

Rescuers save Florida panther kitten

Fatal bicyclist hit and run crash in Clearwater

Polk County muck fire

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