Africa’s Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals
Many view the onset of hemorrhagic fever as a spiritual affliction.
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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...
Woman undergoes rare quadruple organ transplant at University of Chicago Medicine
She received a new right lung, left lung, kidney and liver, all from one deceased...
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
Advocates warn that cuts to prevention campaigns could jeopardize continued progress.
WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak ‘can be stopped’
The outbreak of a rare type of Ebola is spreading faster than the response.
Low wages, empty plates, heavy toll: Rethinking suicide prevention
People don’t typically think of suicide as an issue of economics, but it often is.
Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans
The U.S. intended to send exposed individuals to Kenya instead of flying them home.
Aid supplies reach heart of Congo’s Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa
Aid donated by the EU is expected to arrive in batches over the next eight...
Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer ‘functional cure’ for some patients
Chronic hepatitis B kills about 1.1 million people around the world each year.
Kids keep getting stuck in hospitals, even after being cleared for discharge
Some children spend months in hospitals while adults find them safe places to go.
Bondi had cancer surgery after Trump fired her
Bondi, 60, told CNN that she was diagnosed after leaving the Justice Department in April.
Paid family leave would benefit Florida’s workers, advocates say
Virginia recently became the fourteenth state to enact a statewide paid leave plan, and the...
About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year
The ranks of the uninsured could soon expand as the Trump administration’s sweeping changes to...
In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water
Front-line responders are concerned the disease might spread to displacement camps.
Trump administration to send Americans exposed to Ebola to a new facility in Kenya
The plan would help patients avoid an hourslong medical evacuation to the U.S.
Uganda closes its border with Congo as cases of a rare Ebola type surge
Uganda has reported seven cases of Ebola, including a 59-year-old man who died,
Dirty mind? Study suggests gut movement may flush excess material from our brains
These findings illuminate fundamental mechanics that can apply to other research.
Lightning risk is about to ramp up in Florida. Here’s how to stay safe.
Florida leads the nation in lightning fatalities. Here's how to stay safe as lightning activity...
3 Central Florida restaurants shut down last week after health inspections
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down three Central Florida restaurants for health...
Florida lawmakers reach deal to reverse HIV drug cuts, step up oversight of spending
After months of rallies and lobbying by advocates, the AIDS Drug Assistance Program will once...
‘I just don’t want it to take over my life’: Hantavirus sparks fear, questions for some students in a post-COVID world
Hantavirus is reigniting health fears for students who survived lockdown during COVID-19.
License to deliver: Some midwives break the law to assist with home births
For decades, professional midwives have been advocating for laws to legalize and regulate their profession.
Blood moonshot: Pitt researchers’ artificial, shelf-stable platelets are a major step forward for trauma care
Researchers said artificial platelets may just be the “holy grail” for a long-held problem.
By changing women’s lives, the pill changed the nation
The pill helped give birth to modern America.
Spotting a deadly melanoma often takes a handheld device. Does your doctor have one?
Will your melanoma be caught in time? A new campaign is calling on more doctors,...
FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market
The new guideline breaks with longstanding FDA policy.
When should you get a mammogram? Conflicting advice makes it hard to know
New research aims to one day help tailor advice by using genetics and other factors.
Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment
There are now almost 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths.
Florida is becoming a hotbed for reversing biological age
Wide-ranging studies and treatments to slow down or reverse biological age. Also in this month's...
Florida revives case against nurse tied to patient death, hours after Orlando Sentinel report
Missouri issued the Florida-licensed nurse a "cease and desist" order, citing the death of a...
Tiny patients, big fight: NICU parents win leave in 2 states and push for more
The U.S. has no federal law mandating paid family or parental leave.
Residents burn an Ebola center in Congo as fear and anger grow over the outbreak
Aid groups and experts have warned of the steep challenges in slowing the outbreak.