Florida man battles flesh-eating bacteria after hurricane flooding

A Florida man is hospitalized and fighting for his life after contracting a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection believed to have entered his body through a small cut.

FDA red food dye ban: When it could happen, and what to know

The FDA is reviewing a petition that could ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3. Here’s what to know about the petition and the product.

Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34

Dominique Brown, Disney influencer and co-founder of "Black Girl Disney," died after suffering an apparent allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles last week.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killer search: What we know so far

Efforts to track down the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel expanded over the weekend.

Off-duty Flagler County officer saves young boy's life

Off-duty Flagler County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Paul DeSousa was on vacation with his family when he performed CPR on a young boy and saved his life.

Debate over fluoride in drinking water reignites in Central Florida communities

The contentious issue of fluoride in drinking water resurfaced Tuesday as city officials discussed whether to remove the chemical from the water supply, following a recommendation by Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo.

House Calls: Heart health around the holidays
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AdventHealth Orlando's Dr. Toralben Patel stopped by Good Day Orlando to discuss heart health and the holidays.

Florida Surgeon General calls for end to fluoride in water

Conflicting with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association, Florida Department of Health Secretary Joseph Ladapo on Friday recommended against community water fluoridation.

Appellate court eyes Florida's restrictions on transgender care

An appellate panel on Friday heard arguments in a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on Medicaid coverage for transgender people seeking hormone therapy and puberty blockers.

US alcohol-related deaths more than double over past 20 years

A study reveals U.S. alcohol-related deaths nearly doubled between 1999 and 2020, with sharp increases among young adults, women, and Asian-Pacific Islander communities.

Kids with autism more likely to become victims of drowning than neurotypical children, experts say

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are significantly more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers, according to the University of Central Florida’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD).

House Calls: Signs, symptoms of lung cancer
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AdventHealth Orlando's Dr. Francis Christian, a Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine Physician, talks about lung cancer, the signs and symptoms, how to screen for lung cancer, and treatment options.

House Calls: Signs, symptoms of lung cancer
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AdventHealth Waterman's Dr. Francis Christian, a Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine Physician talks about lung cancer, the signs and symptoms, how to screen for lung cancer, and treatment options.