Cannabis compounds could reverse disease affecting one-third of adults

Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

IVF mix-up lawsuit moves forward after woman gives birth, learns baby is not from her embryo

A woman who gave birth through in vitro fertilization later learned the child was not biologically hers. That prompted a lawsuit as attorneys work to determine what went wrong.

New blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer, study suggests

A new blood test that combines four protein biomarkers can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer with nearly 88% accuracy, offering hope for earlier diagnosis of one of the deadliest cancers.

Florida measles cases surge, ranking third nationwide

Florida is reporting a sharp rise in measles cases, placing it among the states with the highest totals so far this year.

Florida Senate advances bill expanding vaccine exemptions

A bill expanding vaccine exemptions for K-12 students cleared its second Senate committee on Tuesday despite concerns from some Republican members.

Florida lawmakers want to expand smoking ban to most public places, including outdoor areas

Florida lawmakers are moving to expand bans on smoking or vaping in public places, including streets, sidewalks, highways, public parks, beaches, and a number of common areas.

Florida testing finds arsenic traces in dozens of popular candy brands, Gov. DeSantis says

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on Monday announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, releasing results from state testing of candy products marketed to children.

Florida launches baby formula safety push after state testing finds elevated toxins

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis on Friday announced a new initiative aimed at improving the safety of baby formula, citing test results that found elevated levels of toxins in many popular products sold in the state.

Weight loss, BMI, and medical help: What to know
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Dr. Melissa Bagloo, a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon at AdventHealth, stopped by FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about weight loss, BMI, medical intervention, diet, and exercise. 

Taking a look at the top 5 struggles moms are facing
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Feeling like you are barely keeping up? You're not alone. From the endless to-do lists to the unspoken emotional worries, today's moms are navigating pressures that leave even the strongest feeling weary. Parenting expert, Connie Albers, joins us to discuss how we can begin to find hope, peace, and connection again.

Doctors caution against using AI to self-diagnose illnesses during holidays

As seasonal illnesses increase during the holidays, doctors say more people are turning to artificial intelligence tools to assess their symptoms, a trend medical professionals caution against.

Florida doctors warn of tougher flu season, low vaccination rates

If you are tackling a bug right now, you may have a new variant of the flu making that seasonal sickness a little more stubborn.