988’s LGBTQ+ hotline to relaunch this year. But the group that helped start it might be excluded
Trevor Project might not be allowed to offer the services it developed and specializes in.
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How lifelong learning helps older adults stay sharp and connected
From poetry classes to crochet groups, older adults are finding that learning new skills can...
Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller
The decision is a victory for the Trump administration.
Stanford’s first proton therapy patient is 7. His case shows why the treatment matters
A tech breakthrough fits a specialized type of radiation treatment into standard treatment rooms, including...
Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson’s disease
The ban has been celebrated by advocates, but some farmers worry about profit impacts.
French health ministry confirms Ebola virus in doctor who worked in Congo
The person is in stable condition, the ministry said.
Trivia nights, valentine’s cards: Overlooked social connections can prevent suicide
Among the various complex issues that contribute to suicide, loneliness is a big one.
4 Central Florida restaurants and a food truck shut down after health inspections last week
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down four restaurants and a food truck...
COVID-19 vaccine study that was blocked from CDC journal is published elsewhere
The paper gained attention after Trump appointees rejected it for publication in a CDC journal.
Pediatric Associates sues Florida’s health agency over ‘deeply flawed’ Medicaid rates
Pediatric Associates has sued Florida's Agency for Healthcare Administration, saying an error in Medicaid reimbursement...
Kenya’s health minister orders suspension of construction on a US-backed Ebola facility
Locals have held a series of protests in which three people have died.
Justice Department announces hundreds of charges in multi-billion-dollar healthcare fraud crackdown
Prosecutors say he led a yearslong scheme that preyed on the fears of athletes.
Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks
The Trump administration has not said whether it will appeal to a higher court.
By September, nearly a third of Americans will live in states with legal aid in dying
Legalizing medical aid in dying has been and remains a long, contentious process.
When is it time to stop driving? How to manage the difficult conversation about aging drivers
Sometimes it involves a family member's stealthy call to the DMV.
Nebraska quarantine ends for last of hantavirus ship passengers, including Florida woman
Americans leave Nebraska quarantine following a 42-day hantavirus isolation period.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Doctors who manage maternity care will start charging à la carte for visits.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
Officials say the peak of the outbreak is still ahead.
Can AI help us age better? Scientists are trying to find out
Tool could speed up drug discovery for age-related diseases.
Can wearing a glucose monitor make you healthier? Here’s what happened to students who did
This device has proven to be highly effective for diabetics.
TikTok is reinventing healthcare; should you trust it?
Social media has moved healthcare education from exam rooms and clinics into the palms of...
Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death as Congo outbreak spreads
Mourners in Congo bury a baby victim as the Ebola outbreak continues to spread rapidly.
MAHA’s treatments for autism: Camel’s milk, stem cell injections — and spelling therapy
Leading professional groups for autism science say these methods are flawed or fraudulent.
Florida says AIDS drug program could need more money
Lawmakers acted earlier this year to save a key AIDS drug program from drastic cuts,...
Backed by threat of clawbacks, feds wield tight grip on $50B rural health fund
The threat of rescinding funding has caused fear and confusion among health organization leaders.
Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200
Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda worsens as contact tracing struggles continue.
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen
Concerns about affording healthcare in the year ahead were also at a record high.
Telehealth access to abortion pill is lifesaving for domestic violence survivors, some say
Pregnancy is a time of heightened risk in a relationship with domestic abuse.
FDA panel backs first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology
Moderna is seeking approval for the shot as an option for people 50 and older.
‘Bad policy costs lives.’ Medical professionals urged to improve Black patient outcomes — by voting
The president of the National Medical Association told more than 500 Black medical professionals that...
Africa’s Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals
Many view the onset of hemorrhagic fever as a spiritual affliction.
Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out. Here’s what you need to know
The new rules will apply to people covered through what’s known as Medicaid expansion.
Focused on work, needed at home: A federal caregiving policy might help
Navigating the intricacies of FMLA can be challenging.
Winter Park plastic surgery center settles complaints by patients with HIV, Crohn’s
Practice to pay $20,000 each to 2 people who said they were refused services because...
High-potency cannabis fuels state debates over psychosis and addiction risks
Lawmakers in some states this year have moved to impose stricter potency caps.
The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations
Infant mortality is the measure of how many babies die before reaching their first birthday.
Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers’ language
Exercise and being with people are crucial for healthy aging.
1 Central Florida food truck shut down last week after health inspections
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down a food truck in Volusia County...
Kennedy orders woman to stay in Hantavirus quarantine, despite CDC recommendation
“They’re polite and they’re not using physical violence against me, but otherwise it’s a prison,”...
What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
Health officials are raising awareness of alpha-gal, a meat allergy from tick bites.
Embryo mix-up: Central Florida couple to raise baby girl
Steven Mills and Tiffany Score, who gave birth to the baby girl late last year,...
A Trump stronghold grapples with health risks of ICE detention sites
Some locals fear their city's stability will be jeopardized.
Congo reports a record daily increase in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared
The current fatality rate of the outbreak is 23%.
How parents can talk to their kids about vaping as FDA authorizes some flavored e-cigarettes
By LAURA UNGAR Ricky Resendez first tried e-cigarettes in eighth grade. By the time he...
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
Extreme temperatures can cause heat exhaustion and life-threatening heat stroke.
Telehealth booms as demand for GLP-1s surges and questions mount about safety, oversight
Some experts are concerned that virtual care may be insufficient for prescribing GLP-1s.
Seaweed invasion in Florida is more than annoying. It carries health risks too.
The beaches of Florida's east coast are currently clogged with bristly, stinky and downright annoying...
Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
The USDA launches a $1 billion plan to fight the spread of livestock-killing screwworms.
Screwworm scare leads Florida to block shelter pets from Texas, New Mexico
Florida is blocking rescue dogs and cats coming from Texas and New Mexico, in an...
US puts up $750K to evacuate an American who was aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote island
The U.S. paid to rescue a woman exposed to hantavirus from a remote Pacific island.
After nursing home crises, states target private equity’s role
It’s all happening as states are staring down steep federal cuts to Medicaid.
FDA’s e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
The FDA last month gave its first OK to fruit-flavored vapes.
Black midwives are suing Southern states, claiming regulations make it harder to help patients
The maternal mortality rate for Black women in 2024 was 44.8 deaths for every 100,000...
Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients
Health analysts warn the changes could lead to a loss of coverage for vulnerable patients.
OB-GYN group makes vaccine recommendations for the first time
An OB-GYN group released a new vaccine schedule to counter misinformation.
Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup
Health agencies expand infectious disease surveillance for World Cup crowds.
Accessorize with earplugs at this summer’s concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future
Experts say earplugs turn the volume down, not off and can preserve your hearing.
Trump’s Medicaid work rules force states to scrap plans and rework systems
An overhaul — less than seven months before states must start enforcing the requirement —...
US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa
The U.S. is pushing Europe to tighten travel rules amid concerns over the Ebola virus.
Sargassum seaweed blankets South Florida beaches | PHOTOS
View photos of the sargassum seaweed accumulation packing Fort Lauderdale beach and Hollywood beach.
FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years
Move will give Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe.
A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn’t feature its findings
The study’s findings were in line with years of research.
Patients find help with therapy donkeys at psychiatric hospital near Paris
The sessions are free, funded by France’s public health system and tailored to individual needs.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response
The latest Ebola disease outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus.
Celebrating a wedding amid the Ebola outbreak: No kisses or close contact, but love lives here
There are 515 confirmed infections, including 91 deaths.
3 medical routines that older people may not need
The risks and benefits of common screenings, procedures and drugs add up differently at advanced...
Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression
The mood disorder has been on the rise.
Big money is pouring into South Florida health systems. What it means for patients
A flurry of big-money donations is strengthening South Florida's health systems, a trend that will...
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
By JUSTIN KABUMBA and OPE ADETAYO MONGBWALU, Congo (AP) — Dr. Richard Lokudu, the medical...
How state laws can stymie research into your ancestors’ psychiatric records
Such records have drawn the interest of people struggling with depression, suicide or other issues.
Weight loss drug use has skyrocketed. Has it changed the way people dine out?
National chain restaurants are paying attention to the trend.
Florida passes emergency rules to prevent screwworm infestation in cattle
Florida enacted emergency rules Friday to prevent the New World screwworm from making its way...
Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky
If you're going to drink in the heat, do so in moderation, experts say.
RFK Jr. seeks to peek at Americans’ medical records for clues on autism and vaccines
Some public health leaders have objected to giving Kennedy's team access to such data.
AI helped a musician with Parkinson’s finish his new album when he could no longer play guitar
The technology has divided the music industry and produced copyright infringement lawsuits.
As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation
The outbreak has been challenged by skepticism, attacks on health workers and misinformation.
New medical guidance affirms Tylenol safety during pregnancy months after Trump sows doubt
The president made unsupported claims that the medication could lead to autism in children.
Measles, whooping cough spike amid low vaccination rates
Vaccine hesitancy fed by misinformation is causing new surges of measles and whooping cough.
What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US
It's threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry.
Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women’s health worldwide
French Gates aims to highlight underfunded areas and inspire other donors to join her efforts.
Lawsuits challenging embryo disposal could hinder IVF
The lawsuit illustrates the divide among many in the anti-abortion movement.
Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding. Now researchers hope to continue
There were no treatments or vaccines to protect people during the recent hantavirus outbreak.
‘We’re still behind’ in Congo’s Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO says
Health workers face challenges, including attacks and skepticism about Ebola's existence.
Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution
There is debate over whether these options help or harm patients.
States that cover healthcare for immigrants scale back
More states may have to pull back as budget pressures continue.
5 Central Florida restaurants shut down last week after health inspections
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down five Central Florida restaurants for health...
Volunteers serve comfort food in a worrying Ebola outbreak
There have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola including 48 deaths in Congo as of...
From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect
ICE custody is deadlier than it has been in two decades.
Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal
These furry caregivers aren’t the typical therapy dogs volunteers bring to hospitals.
Kenyan president defends US Ebola quarantine center amid protests
A Kenyan court has blocked the move for now.
Clean bills of health: Which Central Florida restaurants had perfect inspections in May?
After 1,426 restaurant inspections across Central Florida in May, only 210 had no issues for...
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Moffitt executive resigns leadership role after investigation of her research
The executive who oversees much of Moffitt Cancer Center’s scientific research has resigned from her...
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Regular practice improves balance, mobility, flexibility and strength.
Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya’s Ebola quarantine center for US citizens
The protests come two days after Kenya’s High Court suspended the establishment of the facility.
Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge
Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus.
US overlooks drug treatment centers in hepatitis C fight
Addiction treatment centers in the U.S. don’t routinely test or offer treatment for hepatitis C.
Researchers want to build biggest database ever on Asian American health
The ASPIRE Cohort could help unravel some mysterious and troubling links between cancer and race.
Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer
A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising...
WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
By JUSTIN KABUMBA and MARK BANCHEREAU BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Five patients have recovered from...
Claude Lemieux’s brain is being donated to Boston University’s CTE Center, his family says
By The Associated Press Claude Lemieux’s brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE...