Florida's first child monkeypox case reported
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Florida reported its first pediatric case of monkeypox. As of August 16, 2022, the state reported 1,317 cases among the 11,890 nationwide cases.

AdventHealth Orlando: Keeping kids healthy before school starts
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AdventHealth Orlando's Dr. Sarah Li joined Good Day Orlando to talk back-to-school health. When do kids need a physical? Do children need an ECG or EKG screening?

US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
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The federal government declared a public health emergency Thursday to bolster the response to the monkeypox outbreak that has infected more than 6,600 Americans.

Gov. DeSantis suspends state attorney over abortion law enforcement
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Surrounded by Bay Area sheriffs, Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended the Hillsborough County State Attorney, saying he violated his oath of office and has been soft on crime.

AdventHealth Orlando: What is melanoma and how is it different from other skin cancers?
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AdventHealth Orlando's Dr. Raj Sawh-Martinez, a melanoma care expert and surgeon, explains what melanoma is and how different it is from other skin cancers. Visit AdventHealthCancerInstitute.com for more information.

What is Paxlovid? President Biden prescribed medication to fight COVID-19 symptoms
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President Joe Biden is being treated for a coronavirus infection. In a video, the president said his symptoms were mild. He has been prescribed a medication known as Paxlovid, which treats the symptoms of COVID-19.

Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground

Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.

Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term: report

Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.

AdventHealth Orlando: What are the signs of heat exhaustion?
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AdventHealth's Dr. David Spurlock explains the signs of heat exhaustion and safety tips to know and look out for. Visit YourTrustedER.com for more information.

COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say

Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.

AdventHealth Orlando: What are the signs of a hernia?
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Dr. Scott Bloom, a Board Certified General Surgeon with AdventHealth, visited Good Day Orlando on Monday morning to discuss hernias: what they are, the symptoms of them, who is at risk, and more. Visit AHCentralFloridaSurgery.com for more information.

Recognizing signs of heat exhaustion, heatstroke
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Experts say avoid activity outdoors during peak hours of the day. Central Florida is expecting the feels-like temperatures to reach into the 100s over the weekend.

Monkeypox vs. COVID-19: How are they different?

“Right now, this is an outbreak and outbreaks can be stopped,” WHO told FOX Television Stations. As of Wednesday, there were 72 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the U.S.

FDA approves 1st drug treatment for alopecia hair loss

The FDA has approved Olumiant (baricitinib) as a treatment for alopecia areata hair loss following two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials.

Virtual reality for physical therapy
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Physical therapy is going virtual. Patients at one health center in Arkansas are entering a simulated world in order to help their mobility in the real world.

COVID-19 leads to nursing shortage
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The COVID-19 pandemic pushed many healthcare workers to the brink, causing many to leave the field