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.

Problem gambling grows along with revenue, study finds

With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.

CDC issues alert about 'walking pneumonia' in kids

A form of walking pneumonia is on the rise among children and the CDC says symptoms may include fever, cough, and wheezing.

1 in 4 adults thinks they have undiagnosed ADHD, survey finds

ADHD is a developmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. But symptoms can change as a person gets older, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

House Calls: What you need to know about flu season
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AdventHealth Orlando's Dr. Tim Hendrix stopped by FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to discuss the upcoming flu season, flu shots, and the difference between flu, COVID, and a cold.