Health
FDA issues alert about beds sold by Medline after deaths, injuries
Under certain conditions, the beds' electrical components may overheat, according to the FDA alert.
Medicare drug plans are hiking premiums while Trump claims victory on medicine prices
Premiums are just part of the higher costs Medicare enrollees are facing.
As a historic measles outbreak hits Pennsylvania Amish country, more show openness to vaccines
Amish and related Mennonite groups have historically lower rates of vaccination.
What Texas reveals about the obstacles to getting hospital financial aid
Many patients are unaware that hospitals offer financial help, often known as charity care.
Experts warn of wider spread as Ebola outbreak reaches plateau
Some experts say this could grow into the worst Ebola outbreak in history.
Four red flags and one truth amid the peptide hype
Consumers need accurate information, but much of the hype around peptides is misleading.
After lightning strike, dad saves teen son’s life with CPR he learned on TV
The bolt of lightning came out of nowhere while Roberto Sosa and his son were...
FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration’s effort to ease peptides access
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he's a fan of the unproven, injectable substances.
For family caregivers, even taking a break takes planning
Finding time for caregiver health often means arranging care for their loved ones first.
Nurses say technology is making their jobs and patient care worse
Artificial intelligence systems have been used to rate their empathy and tone of voice.
Flu season started early this year, and Florida is already a hot spot
Flu season started early in Florida, and the peak is not expected for months.
6 Central Florida restaurants, 1 food truck shut down after health inspections last week
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down seven Central Florida dining venues during...
Job-based health plan costs rise, with little relief in sight
The increased costs add to growing concerns about affordability heading into the midterm elections.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow the spread in African countries
It is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history.
‘The Medicare maze’: Here’s how to navigate open enrollment season a little better
One of the biggest points of confusion is Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage.
As politicians argue about China, US patients find cutting-edge treatment there
China has become a biotech powerhouse.
How daylight saving time changes affect you and what you can do about it
Here’s what to know about the twice-yearly ritual.
She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills
Mounting medical bills have made a Texan rethink her politics.
Open enrollment begins: Avoid these 5 Medicare plan problems
Here’s how to handle them during open enrollment.
Before saying yes to the medical test, know the risks and benefits
A medical test will cost you time — and could mean a hefty medical bill.
Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2027; big changes coming across all plans
Florida seniors with Medicare and Medicare Advantage face higher healthcare costs in 2027.
Adult acne is real, but there are ways to treat it. Here’s what to know
The best treatments vary from person to person depending on what’s causing the acne.
Explosion in tick diseases spurs race for treatment and prevention
There’s urgency to find something efficient and marketable before another surge in tick bites.
A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients’ tumors returning
The vaccine was custom-brewed for each patient to match their tumor.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Florida to announce his Alzheimer's strategy
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Fort Lauderdale to announce...
Some schools are banning caffeine pouches. Here’s what parents and students should know
Experts warn that excessive caffeine can cause serious side effects, especially in children and teens.
Health insurance costs keep climbing for American workers, a new survey finds
New survey shows that employees at small businesses are especially impacted.
Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them
Those with misgivings over the drugs confront a wrenching choice.
After booting 760K people from ACA plans, Trump administration has added some back
Questions continue to swirl, even as a second phase of the anti-fraud effort is underway.
People say these peptides hurt them. Their stories are muffled in MAHA’s push for medical freedom
A lack of data leaves consumers in the dark.
Physicians challenge Florida’s rollback of vaccine requirements
A group of physicians wants an administrative court to halt Florida’s push to remove the...
Dengue fever found in Seminole County, residents advised to take precautions
Seminole and Orange County officials are urging residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites as...
As Ebola spreads in Congo, grieving families face a growing mental health toll
Experts say the outbreak has compounded trauma in a region already devastated by conflict.
Africa CDC calls an Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records its first case
The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has infected over 9,500 people since May.
Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too
Experts say there are small steps caregivers can take themselves to prevent burnout.
GOP focuses on fraud, seeking to redirect voters’ ire over healthcare costs
Democrats are portraying the crackdown as a cover for the GOP's weakening of safety net...
2 Central Florida restaurants shut down after health inspections last week
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down two Central Florida restaurants during the...
NASCAR Hall of Famer diagnosed with CTE, first known case in racecar driver
NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Fred Lorenzen has been diagnosed posthumously with CTE.
Arizona woman’s 3-year wait for an intestine shows the US organ transplant system’s complexity
It could have been longer if not for an unusual meeting with an organ procurement...
The 411 on red light therapy: How does it work?
Red light therapy's myriad benefits mean it has a broad range of applications.
Can you afford a full-body scan? Can you afford not to have one?
Fear of late-stage cancer, sudden cardiovascular events, and aneurysms has made full-body scans a healthcare...
Hospitals have a little-known tool to prevent medical debt. Here’s how it works
Under the approach, patients may have the cost of their care wiped out before they...
‘Medicare for All’ to ‘Take on Big Pharma’: What’s behind healthcare slogans
Healthcare costs remain one of voters’ top economic concerns.
Study: Psilocybin may ease suicidal thoughts
A Sheppard Pratt trial found psilocybin paired with therapy may rapidly reduce chronic suicidal thoughts,...
Trump administration advances plan for peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr.
Peptides are essentially unproven, unapproved, injectable drugs.
These 100 nursing homes face perilous flood risk. Minnesota shows what can happen
Even a few inches of flooding can interrupt nursing home care and force an evacuation.
A new Medicare season begins, but some shifts will arrive in 2027
These include higher Part D out-of-pocket caps and new drug price negotiations.
Older Americans want to keep traveling. It isn’t always easy.
A survey found that 78% of Americans 55 and older view travel as beneficial, but...
Older Americans want to keep traveling. It isn’t always easy.
A survey found that 78% of Americans 55 and older view travel as beneficial, but...
2027 Medicare prescription drug plans for Florida
Search 2027 Medicare Part D prescription drug plans to compare premiums and coverage in our...
Florida is losing more Medicare Advantage plans in 2027 than any other state
Medicare Advantage Plans are shrinking their footprint across the Sunshine State, forcing returning enrollees to...
The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelves
The new ingredient offers broad protection without the cosmetic downsides of older ingredients.
Americans with disabilities worry about proposed changes to major national health survey
Critics say it could overlook many disabled individuals, affecting recognition of their health needs.
Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer called adenocarcinoma. Here’s what that means
It is one of the types of so-called non-small cell lung cancer.
Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer called adenocarcinoma. Here’s what that means
It is one of the types of so-called non-small cell lung cancer.
8 Central Florida restaurants shut down after health inspections last week
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down eight Central Florida restaurants during the...
Seniors face higher Medicare prescription costs in 2027
Prescription drug coverage is undergoing a major structural shift heading into 2027, and seniors should...
Seniors face higher Medicare prescription costs in 2027
Prescription drug coverage is undergoing a major structural shift heading into 2027, and seniors should...
Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases exceed 9,000 as containment efforts falter
There have now been 9,066 confirmed cases recorded, with 4,381 deaths.
Is this dance party the ‘deepest, cheapest’ therapy session in LA?
EMDR is a psychotherapy treatment using bilateral stimulation to help process trauma.
Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2027; big changes coming across all plans
Florida seniors with Medicare and Medicare Advantage face higher healthcare costs in 2027. And sweeping...
Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2027; big changes coming across all plans
Florida seniors with Medicare and Medicare Advantage face higher healthcare costs in 2027. And sweeping...
Two new cases of dengue fever found in Orange County near Apopka
Orange County has had five cases of dengue fever since the beginning of September.
What to know about Pope Leo’s upcoming lung nodule surgery
If the nodule is cancerous and removed at an early stage, the pontiff's prognosis is...
High-risk pregnancy doctors publish new standards for care under state abortion bans
Women in states with bans have reported difficulties receiving care.
No family history? Under 40? Why common breast cancer myths put you at risk
While widespread awareness of breast cancer has helped save lives, persistent myths about the disease...
No family history? Under 40? Why common breast cancer myths put you at risk
While widespread awareness of breast cancer has helped save lives, persistent myths about the disease...
Autism therapy firm based in Fort Lauderdale under federal investigation over billing practices
ABA Centers of America of Fort Lauderdale acknowledged its billing practices for treatments of autistic...
Perkins: Dolphins PA announcer Kenny Walker donates to and benefits from DCC’s $100 million raised
The Dolphins Cancer Challenge, a walking/running/biking event in its 17th year, celebrates $100 million raised...
CDC’s latest youth behavior report offers a narrower look at teen health
The report offers a markedly different portrait of adolescent health than one from two years...
Midterms have revived universal healthcare debate. These states are ahead of everyone
States have often served as laboratories to test health policies later implemented nationally.
Activists, doctors clash over proposal to repeal 4 vaccines needed for kids to enroll in Florida schools
The Florida Department of Health heard hours of public comment from parents’ rights advocates and...
South Florida teen reunites with first responders after surviving lightning strike
A Boynton Beach teenager is back home after surviving a lightning strike in August that...
The cost of drugs from Canada is set to soar for millions of Americans because of a federal rule
The rule suspending de minimis exemption becomes effective Oct. 22.
FDA says its safety review of abortion pill will continue into next year
Anti-abortion groups and their allies in Congress have pushed the FDA to revisit the pill.
Endometriosis is a painful, chronic condition that often goes undiagnosed. This family wants more attention to be paid
Shared pain and a desire to overcome it bring Carissa and Angelina Kent together.
Patient dies by suicide after ‘insurance issue’ delayed medicine for lung disease flare-ups
Even medical workers find the patchwork of state and federal insurance rules and regulations confusing.
Russia’s public health watchdog denies a second infection in suspected pneumonic plague case
Russian authorities have kept a tight lid on information about the case.
The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the US nearly every year
In the U.S., there are about seven cases annually, mainly in rural areas of the...
Trump’s $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions aren’t eligible. Critics see a political stunt
Less than one-third of all Medicare recipients are eligible for the payouts.
National ‘Mr. Measles’ campaign targets Florida vaccine mandates
"My numbers are way up," Mr. Measles' website states. "Glad to know some Florida officials...
Ebola creates new hot spots in Congo as responders describe ‘chaotic’ response
Only 23% of expected contacts of Ebola patients have so far been traced.
UN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague case
Russian state TV and other national state-controlled media have steered clear of the subject.
Russia keeps a tight lid on suspected case of pneumonic plague as global concerns mount
Russian state TV and other national state-controlled media have steered clear of the subject.
One shot or two? What to know about HPV vaccination recommendations
HPV, human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S.
5 Central Florida restaurants shut down after health inspections last week
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down five Central Florida restaurants during the...
DeSantis says crackdown on Medicaid fraud saved Florida $230 million
A state-focused crackdown on Medicaid fraud has uncovered "bad actors" and saved Florida as much...
DeSantis says crackdown on Medicaid fraud saved Florida $230 million
A state-focused crackdown on Medicaid fraud has uncovered "bad actors" and saved Florida as much...
RFK Jr.’s embrace of AI confounds some MAHA allies and medical experts
It's raised objections from AI experts who say he misunderstands the technology.
Man living in Congo who returned to Kenya is country’s first confirmed Ebola case and first death
The case sparked urgent contact-tracing efforts to try to contain the spread of the virus.
How Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker dies
Pneumonic plague is a severe form that affects the lungs and spreads through respiratory particles.
‘Not a miracle drug’: GLP-1 meds not effective without plan, exercise
Alan Zellner, 76, had concerns about taking an unfamiliar medication. But, faced with rising blood...
ER visits from foreign-born patients fell drastically during ICE raids, study finds
Once arrests began, hospital staff noticed an immediate change in patient volume.
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is the largest in decades in the US
Large outbreaks have also been reported in Texas and Utah.
Black lung disease remains a threat, but federal officials delay effort to address it
Trapped in lung tissue, sandstone particles can cause a debilitating, sometimes fatal condition.
Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costs
President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3...
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know
A newly formed coalition of doctors is highlighting these risks in the wake of a...
Florida pushes forward on vaccines repeal for children, but backs off expansion of exemptions
The Florida health department is pushing to remove the requirement for four vaccines for children...
Florida’s dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades
Officials declared local emergencies and are spraying to control mosquito populations.
Here’s why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu
It's also a good time for vulnerable people to get vaccinated against other winter risks.