Florida man loses more than 260 pounds, training for first full marathon
Chris is training for his first full marathon, a weekend of Disney races in January where he'll run a 5K, a 10K, a half and full marathon over four days. That's a total of 48.6 miles.
Chris is training for his first full marathon, a weekend of Disney races in January where he'll run a 5K, a 10K, a half and full marathon over four days. That's a total of 48.6 miles.
Debate over fluoride in Melbourne drinking water
The City of Melbourne is considering the use of fluoride in drinking water. Now, some leaders believe the public should vote on the issue or be surveyed. Proponents say there is decades of research that show fluoride is not harmful and actually improves dental health. Others say it is not necessary.
The City of Melbourne is considering the use of fluoride in drinking water. Now, some leaders believe the public should vote on the issue or be surveyed. Proponents say there is decades of research that show fluoride is not harmful and actually improves dental health. Others say it is not necessary.
Lettuce recall may impact your Thanksgiving feast
There have been 40 cases in 16 states connected to this recall, with 28 people having to go to the hospital in connection with the recall.
There have been 40 cases in 16 states connected to this recall, with 28 people having to go to the hospital in connection with the recall.
Colorblind boy has emotional reaction after seeing color for the first time in viral video
The severely colorblind boy's emotional reaction to seeing colors for the first time in his life will melt your heart.
The severely colorblind boy's emotional reaction to seeing colors for the first time in his life will melt your heart.
New migraine drug shows promise in clinical trial to treat patients with no other options
Ubrogepant, a new class of drug to treat acute migraine attacks, shows promise to treat patients who have previously lacked other options.
Ubrogepant, a new class of drug to treat acute migraine attacks, shows promise to treat patients who have previously lacked other options.
More than 80 percent of kids around the world are not physically active enough, research finds
Research conducted by the World Health Organization found that more than 80 percent of the kids around the world are not physically active enough.
Research conducted by the World Health Organization found that more than 80 percent of the kids around the world are not physically active enough.
Feds investigating death of Orlando man believed to have died from vaping, father says
FOX 35 News has learned that federal officials have launched an investigation into what doctors are calling a vaping-related death in Central Florida. Donald Boyd says his 28-year-old son, Kyle, went to bed last week and never woke up. He went into cardiac arrest twice and never regained consciousness. He was pronounced brain dead after several days in the hospital. Doctors believe that vaping is to blame for his death.
FOX 35 News has learned that federal officials have launched an investigation into what doctors are calling a vaping-related death in Central Florida. Donald Boyd says his 28-year-old son, Kyle, went to bed last week and never woke up. He went into cardiac arrest twice and never regained consciousness. He was pronounced brain dead after several days in the hospital. Doctors believe that vaping is to blame for his death.
Nearly 100K pounds of salad items recalled because of possible E. coli contamination
More than 97,000 pounds of salad items were recalled Thursday due to possible E. coli contamination.
More than 97,000 pounds of salad items were recalled Thursday due to possible E. coli contamination.
American Medical Association calls for ban on vaping devices
The American Medical Association on Tuesday called for an immediate ban on all electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. The group adopted the sweeping stance at a policy-making meeting in San Diego. It aims to lobby for state and federal laws, regulations or legal action to achieve a ban, but the industry is sure to fight back.
The American Medical Association on Tuesday called for an immediate ban on all electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. The group adopted the sweeping stance at a policy-making meeting in San Diego. It aims to lobby for state and federal laws, regulations or legal action to achieve a ban, but the industry is sure to fight back.
Florida man receives implant to manage back pain
Millions of Americans complain of chronic back pain. Now, there is a new implantable device to help manage that pain while avoiding the use of powerful and sometimes addictive drugs.
Millions of Americans complain of chronic back pain. Now, there is a new implantable device to help manage that pain while avoiding the use of powerful and sometimes addictive drugs.
'It's amazing': Florida man among the first to receive new implant that gets rid of pain
The Proclaim XR is implanted into the back and delivers electrical bursts to the spine to relieve pain.
The Proclaim XR is implanted into the back and delivers electrical bursts to the spine to relieve pain.
Doctors believe vaping is the cause of death for a 28-year-old Orlando man, family says
"No family should have to bury their child because of vaping," the victims father told FOX 35.
"No family should have to bury their child because of vaping," the victims father told FOX 35.
Smoking weed may increase risk of stroke, arrhythmia in young adults, warns American Heart Association
Frequent use of cannabis in young adults was linked to an increased risk of stroke, and people diagnosed with cannabis use disorder were found to be more likely to being hospitalized for arrhythmia (heart rhythm disturbances), according to two new studies that were presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019.
Frequent use of cannabis in young adults was linked to an increased risk of stroke, and people diagnosed with cannabis use disorder were found to be more likely to being hospitalized for arrhythmia (heart rhythm disturbances), according to two new studies that were presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019.
Astronauts experience stagnant and reverse blood flow during long periods in space, study finds
A study looking into how zero gravity can affect blood flow in the body showed astronauts staying onboard the International Space Station for long periods of time can face health risks.
A study looking into how zero gravity can affect blood flow in the body showed astronauts staying onboard the International Space Station for long periods of time can face health risks.
Dog owners have lower risk of repeat event after heart attack or stroke, study finds
After a heart attack or stroke, dog really is man's best friend.
After a heart attack or stroke, dog really is man's best friend.
Flu cases rising fast in Florida
Flu season is starting to explode across Florida, and doctors are once again urging people to get the flu shot.
Flu season is starting to explode across Florida, and doctors are once again urging people to get the flu shot.
Debate continues over putting fluoride in Melbourne drinking water
A debate over the use of fluoride in drinking water has once again been raised in Brevard County. The City of Melbourne is adding it to its water, a practice based on science from the 1950s.
A debate over the use of fluoride in drinking water has once again been raised in Brevard County. The City of Melbourne is adding it to its water, a practice based on science from the 1950s.
Cause of vaping illness possibly discovered
Thousands of people across the country have become sick from vaping. Now, the Centers for Disease Control believe they may have tracked down a cause.
Thousands of people across the country have become sick from vaping. Now, the Centers for Disease Control believe they may have tracked down a cause.
Child in need of bone marrow transplant finds donor
A 4-year-old girl in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant has found a donor. Chloe Bella Carvalho?s parents Jairo and Nayara learned their young daughter has leukemia. The young girl has been in Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children receiving chemotherapy.
A 4-year-old girl in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant has found a donor. Chloe Bella Carvalho?s parents Jairo and Nayara learned their young daughter has leukemia. The young girl has been in Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children receiving chemotherapy.
Patients report shortage of smoke-able medical marijuana
Some patients across Florida say they have been having a tough time finding a very popular form of medical marijuana?needed to ease their pain.
Some patients across Florida say they have been having a tough time finding a very popular form of medical marijuana?needed to ease their pain.