CDC: Florida one of 23 states experiencing widespread flu activity
According to new research from health officials, Florida is one of 23 states experiencing widespread flu activity.
According to new research from health officials, Florida is one of 23 states experiencing widespread flu activity.
Doctors say coronary calcium scan could save your life
A coronary calcium score informs doctors of how much calcium has built up in your heart, which is a sign there could be other heart issues.
A coronary calcium score informs doctors of how much calcium has built up in your heart, which is a sign there could be other heart issues.
‘Wash your hands’: Science experiment with moldy bread shows the importance of hygiene
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
UCF researchers studying Alzheimer's
Researchers at the University of Central Florida believe they are on the path to finding a cure to Alzheimer's.
Researchers at the University of Central Florida believe they are on the path to finding a cure to Alzheimer's.
You probably won’t get a cold and the flu at the same time, study suggests
A new study suggests that people are less likely to get the flu or a cold if they already have one of the illnesses.
A new study suggests that people are less likely to get the flu or a cold if they already have one of the illnesses.
Flu activity in Central Florida increases, health officials report
Flu numbers this year are higher than the previous two flu seasons, officials said.
Flu numbers this year are higher than the previous two flu seasons, officials said.
Flu activity on the rise across Florida
The Florida Department of Health says flu activity is increasing across the state. Officials are advising precautions during the holiday season.
The Florida Department of Health says flu activity is increasing across the state. Officials are advising precautions during the holiday season.
FDA: Smoked salmon recalled for potential listeria contamination
The recalled products were distributed in 11 states, including Florida.
The recalled products were distributed in 11 states, including Florida.
Vaccination efforts slow spread of Hepatitis A
While the numbers continue to rise, the pace has slowed from this spring and summer when the state routinely had up to 90 new cases reported each week.
While the numbers continue to rise, the pace has slowed from this spring and summer when the state routinely had up to 90 new cases reported each week.
Puppy lick likely caused woman’s dangerous skin infection, report finds
The woman went to the hospital when she began to suffer from fever, nausea, vomiting and pain in her right leg, reports say.
The woman went to the hospital when she began to suffer from fever, nausea, vomiting and pain in her right leg, reports say.
Florida teenager dies from mononucleosis
A Florida teenager has died after contracting mononucleosis. The girl's family wants to warn others so they won't suffer the same loss.
A Florida teenager has died after contracting mononucleosis. The girl's family wants to warn others so they won't suffer the same loss.
Medical marijuana: Not for the tourists?yet
Medical marijuana is now for sale in Orlando's hottest tourist area, but that doesn't mean visitors to Central Florida can purchase at the MedMen dispensary. Florida does not have reciprocity for out-of-state medical marijuana recipients.
Medical marijuana is now for sale in Orlando's hottest tourist area, but that doesn't mean visitors to Central Florida can purchase at the MedMen dispensary. Florida does not have reciprocity for out-of-state medical marijuana recipients.
Expanded role for nurses gets support in Florida House
The Florida Legislature in recent years has expanded the “scope” of practice for advanced practice registered nurses. In 2016, lawmakers authorized advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe controlled substances.
The Florida Legislature in recent years has expanded the “scope” of practice for advanced practice registered nurses. In 2016, lawmakers authorized advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe controlled substances.
Florida bills would require employers to give 3 months of paid leave for new parents
Florida lawmakers have introduced bills in the legislature that would require companies to provide three months of paid time off to new parents.
Florida lawmakers have introduced bills in the legislature that would require companies to provide three months of paid time off to new parents.
Disney warns that ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ contains scenes that could trigger seizures
Disney issued a warning for viewers with photosensitive epilepsy that certain fight scenes in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" might cause seizures.
Disney issued a warning for viewers with photosensitive epilepsy that certain fight scenes in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" might cause seizures.
School districts tasked with crafting medical marijuana policies
Though a 2017 law legalized medical marijuana across the state, some school districts have been slow to create guidelines allowing for students to take their prescriptions.
Though a 2017 law legalized medical marijuana across the state, some school districts have been slow to create guidelines allowing for students to take their prescriptions.
Flu season starting earlier this year
The flu season is off to its earliest start in over a decade. Millions of Americans have already gotten sick and at least 900 deaths have been attributed to this year's strain.
The flu season is off to its earliest start in over a decade. Millions of Americans have already gotten sick and at least 900 deaths have been attributed to this year's strain.
Florida mother, father and teenage son all fighting cancer at the same time
A father, mother and their 17-year-old son are all battling different forms of cancer at the same time. They say they are relying on their faith to keep going.
A father, mother and their 17-year-old son are all battling different forms of cancer at the same time. They say they are relying on their faith to keep going.
First Lady Casey DeSantis launches campaign to educate children about the risks of drugs, vaping
"I believe that we owe it to our children to empower them about the facts," she said.
"I believe that we owe it to our children to empower them about the facts," she said.
Potentially deadly bacteria such as E.coli found in 9 out of 10 make-up bags
A warning for make-up lovers.
A warning for make-up lovers.