ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Retired professional mechanical engineer Mike Higgins, 75, recently sent the city of St. Petersburg a letter with ideas on how to redesign backflow preventers to make them more ...

A muscle strain happens when a muscle is overstretched or torn, often from poor conditioning, fatigue, or skipping a warmup. Common spots include the lower back, neck, shoulder, and hamstring. The ...

The flu can spread through the air via droplets and aerosols. Getting a flu vaccine every year can lower your risk of getting flu by 40%-60%. Wash your hands often ...

Teen tobacco use has long been linked to lifelong dependency, with 9 out of 10 cigarette users claiming they picked up their first cigarette before the age of 18. The introduction of e-cigarettes has ...

If you have thought about trying to kick a smoking habit, you’re not alone. Nearly 7 of 10 smokers say they want to stop. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health — ...

Typhoid is caused by Salmonella bacteria and is spread through contaminated water or food. Symptoms of typhoid include high fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. People in areas with poor sanitation ...