Heart attacks: Why minutes matter
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How many minutes matter when you're having a heart attack -- and what symptoms should you look out for? Dr. Max Baumgardner joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to answer these questions in this "House Calls" segment.

FDA OKs Florida to import prescription drugs from Canada

The FDA has approved a 2-year program that would allow Florida to buy lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada. It will not start right away and legal challenges are expected. Here's what you need to know.

Surgeon General calls for halt to COVID-19 vaccine
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Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo has called for a halt to the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine citing possible health risks that he claims the FDA has not yet looked into.

RSV slows, but flu and COVID-19 cases are soaring

A surge in flu and COVID-19 illnesses has led to tens of thousands of hospitalizations near the end of 2023, the CDC reported in new data.

Mental health in children: What parents should know
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On this "House Calls" segment, Dr. Chloe Barry joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about mental health in children, the signs and symptoms to know, and what adults should do if they see some of these behavior changes.

What is ketamine? Matthew Perry cause of death revealed
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What is ketamine? Neurologist and wellness expert Dr. Romie Mushtaq explains after the cause of death of 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry revealed.

House Calls: What to know about prostate cancer
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AdventHealth Orlando's Dr. Zachary Smith discusses prostate cancer in this "House Calls" segment on FOX 35's Good Day Orlando. Who is most affected by prostate cancer? Who has the most risks? What are the signs? And how common is it?

Using AI during hip replacement surgery
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Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is one of the first to use artificial intelligence to assist with hip replacement surgery. The AI tools will help doctors address some common complaints from patients, such as wrong leg length and reduced range of motion after surgery

Bariatric Surgery: What you need to know
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AdventHealth's Dr. Amit K. Taggar stopped by FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about bariatric surgery in this "House Calls" segment. What is medical weight loss? Who are good candidates? Are all bariatric surgeries the same? Is it covered by insurance?

Health or Hype: Blue light blocking glasses
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In this week's Health or Hype, FOX 35 News is looking at the effectiveness of blue light blocking glasses. Dr. Ben Larson, an optometrist with Advanced Eye Care in Seminole County, says it?s best to err on the side of caution.

How to avoid overeating on Thanksgiving
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FOX Medical expert Dr. Mike Cirigliano shares how to watch what you eat during the holiday season.

Hernias: These are the most common ones
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AdventHealth Orlando's Dr. Samuel Bae discusses hernias in this House Calls segment. He discussed common hernias, their causes, signs and symptoms, and when you should seek treatment.

What should you take when you get a cold?
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Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the main ingredient found in many over-the-counter cold medicines, phenylephrine, doesn?t work. But here?s the good news, there are products that help.

FDA approves diabetes drug for weight loss
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A new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug, U.S. regulators announced Wednesday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound, or tirzepatide. The drug helped dieters lose about a quarter of their body weight, or 60 pounds (27 kilograms), in a recent study.