911 call released after woman finds siblings deadMassive gillnet with dead sharks and other species leads to arrest
Wellness-boosting trends on the rise worldwide, in SWFL The wellness market place is blowing up around the world and in Southwest Florida.
Fiancée of slain Spectrum News 13 reporter to conceive his child through IVF How do you honor Spectrum News 13 reporter Dylan Lyons, who was killed in a senseless shooting while on assignment last month in the Orlando area? In the heat of the moment and the grief from his family, his mother and fiancée had the thought and hope for a new chance at life. They found […]
FORT MYERS How bloodless open heart surgeries are performed 500,000 open heart surgeries are performed in the U.S. every year, and half of those patients require a blood transfusion.
LEE COUNTY Using artificial intelligence to catch cancer in CT scans Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the U.S. in both men and women—127,000 people will die from it this year. It’s often caught in a later stage, but when doctors detect it early, it can be cured. Researchers are now looking at a program using artificial intelligence to catch the tiniest cancers […]
LEE COUNTY Lee Health expanding Southwest Florida cancer services Lee Health continues to grow its footprint in Southwest Florida. This time, it’s expanding cancer services, hoping to become a leader in the state.
Ivanhoe Newswire/WINK News A different approach to treating cancer Seventy percent of all cancer deaths occur in people who are 65 plus.
FORT MYERS Recognizing the early signs of testicular cancer February is National Cancer Prevention Month, the perfect time to learn cancer warning signs and steps you can take to lower your risk. Testicular cancer is increasing among men ages 15 to 35, and it comes with signs that young men might overlook or ignore. Two years ago, Fred Knight was about to propose to […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers breast cancer awareness event focuses on early, frequent screening One in eight women in this country will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. The odds of beating it increase significantly when caught early, but women of color face additional challenges.
NAPLES Off-duty doctor Jose Valle saves Naples man’s life after collapsing on the job Faris Jawad, 40, collapsed while at work and was saved by an off-duty doctor.
WINK News Study showing Folic Acid lowering suicidal thoughts and actions Research form the University of Chicago examined Folic Acid treatment from over 800,000 Americans, and their suicidal behavior over two years.