UF researchers help in fight against deadly 'super bug'

UF researchers help in fight against deadly 'super bug'

Dr. Jürgen Bulitta and his team spend almost every day fighting a bug they’ll never completely beat, but that people’s lives depend on them fighting.

Dr. Jürgen Bulitta and his team spend almost every day fighting a bug they’ll never completely beat, but that people’s lives depend on them fighting.

‘Direct primary care' bill goes to Gov. Scott

‘Direct primary care' bill goes to Gov. Scott

A bill that would allow physicians, chiropractors and group practices to sign “direct primary-care” agreements with patients without running amok of Florida’s insurance laws is on its way to Gov. Rick Scott.

A bill that would allow physicians, chiropractors and group practices to sign “direct primary-care” agreements with patients without running amok of Florida’s insurance laws is on its way to Gov. Rick Scott.

Doctors still recommending flu shot

Doctors still recommending flu shot

With the flu season now extended, doctors are telling patients their best bet for protection is the flu shot.

With the flu season now extended, doctors are telling patients their best bet for protection is the flu shot.

Doctors' tips to quarantine the flu in your home

Doctors' tips to quarantine the flu in your home

As flu numbers skyrocket nationwide the chance gets more and more likely that many families will be stuck with at least one sick person in the house, so then what?

As flu numbers skyrocket nationwide the chance gets more and more likely that many families will be stuck with at least one sick person in the house, so then what?

CDC says flu season to get worse

CDC says flu season to get worse

Feeling down with the flu and not sure whether to go to the emergency room or doctor's office?  Well, we have advice from a doctor.

Feeling down with the flu and not sure whether to go to the emergency room or doctor's office?  Well, we have advice from a doctor.

UCF medical researchers working on flu shot that would last a lifetime

UCF medical researchers working on flu shot that would last a lifetime

The 2017-2018 flu season is a particularly nasty one. This season's flu vaccine formulation has a relatively low effectiveness against the dominant strain of the virus that is making so many people sick.

The 2017-2018 flu season is a particularly nasty one. This season's flu vaccine formulation has a relatively low effectiveness against the dominant strain of the virus that is making so many people sick.

Bill in Florida Senate would boost contraceptive care

Bill in Florida Senate would boost contraceptive care

Health-insurance policies would be required to provide coverage for FDA-approved contraceptive drugs without imposing deductibles, coinsurance or co-payment requirements under a bill filed Friday by state Sen. Lauren Book, D-Plantation.

Health-insurance policies would be required to provide coverage for FDA-approved contraceptive drugs without imposing deductibles, coinsurance or co-payment requirements under a bill filed Friday by state Sen. Lauren Book, D-Plantation.

Nursing homes look for state money for generators

Nursing homes look for state money for generators

Florida's largest nursing-home association has one question as the 2018 legislative session approaches: Will the state help foot the costs of generators at nursing homes?

Florida's largest nursing-home association has one question as the 2018 legislative session approaches: Will the state help foot the costs of generators at nursing homes?

USF to seek state money as med school moves ahead

USF to seek state money as med school moves ahead

The University of South Florida will ask lawmakers for an additional $21 million to complete funding for its downtown Tampa medical school and heart institute.

The University of South Florida will ask lawmakers for an additional $21 million to complete funding for its downtown Tampa medical school and heart institute.

Warning about placenta pills

Warning about placenta pills

Advocates of placenta pills say they have numerous health benefits for new mothers. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), though, says don't believe the hype - the pills can be dangerous.

Advocates of placenta pills say they have numerous health benefits for new mothers. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), though, says don't believe the hype - the pills can be dangerous.