Health

Continuing a long-running clash with federal health officials, Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration on Wednesday recommended that people under age 65 not receive newly approved COVID-19 booster shots.

Orange County Animal Services is not accepting any new dogs because of a contagious canine virus outbreak. While the virus is contagious among dogs, it's not contagious for humans or cats. The shelter is still open for adoptions.

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, has been approved for over-the-counter use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The nasal spray, which is used to treat known or suspected opioid overdoses, will be sold over the counter at retail pharmacies.

According to peer-reviewed research out of UC Santa Barbara, medical scent dogs are an effective way to screen people for COVID-19.

The first-ever drug created specifically to combat postpartum depression was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday. Zulresso, created by Sage Therapeutics, is an IV drug administered "as a continuous infusion" over the course of 60 hours, or two and a half days, the agency announced in a news release.

New research shows the dangers of vaping may be more widespread. Vaping is a growing problem in Florida middle schools and high schools.

New technology at Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is the key to helping athletes get back on the field and speeding up recovery time.

A group of researchers is warning about leprosy becoming endemic to Central Florida, which they say now accounts for one-fifth of all new cases. A 54-year-old man from Central Florida – who works in landscaping – gave researchers permission to share photos with the CDC.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning about leprosy being endemic to Central Florida, which they say now accounts for one-fifth of all new cases.1

A Houston man is recovering after losing both of his hands and parts of his feet to a flea bite. Michael Kohlhof, 35, was visiting his mother in San Antonio in June when he started feeling sick. He had flu-like symptoms and some gastrointestinal issues.

Alzheimer’s Disease affects nearly one in nine people over the age of 65. Right now, there’s no cure, but there is a new drug that gives families hope.