Painkillers may fuel superbugs that resist antibiotics
Scientists are warning that over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen may fuel the antibiotic resistance crisis, especially in elder care facilities. Dr. Case Tedder, with Orlando Health Physician Associates, joins Good Day Orlando to walk us through some alternatives.
Scientists are warning that over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen may fuel the antibiotic resistance crisis, especially in elder care facilities. Dr. Case Tedder, with Orlando Health Physician Associates, joins Good Day Orlando to walk us through some alternatives.
Florida would be first U.S. state to ban all vaccine mandates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo have announced a proposal to eliminate all vaccine mandates in the state, including for routine childhood immunizations required for school entry. If successful, Florida would be the first state in the U.S. to end these requirements. Dr. Jason Littleton, a board-certified family physician from Littleton Concierge Medicine, joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about what this could mean.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo have announced a proposal to eliminate all vaccine mandates in the state, including for routine childhood immunizations required for school entry. If successful, Florida would be the first state in the U.S. to end these requirements. Dr. Jason Littleton, a board-certified family physician from Littleton Concierge Medicine, joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about what this could mean.
Florida pushes to remove vaccine mandates
Florida is aiming to become the first state to cancel all of its vaccine mandates, many of which require children to get jabs against diseases like polio in order to attend public schools. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares the Florida leaders' plans.
Florida is aiming to become the first state to cancel all of its vaccine mandates, many of which require children to get jabs against diseases like polio in order to attend public schools. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares the Florida leaders' plans.
UF Health Leesburg to close labor, delivery unit; families left seeking options
UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55.
UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55.
Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
FULL | Gov. DeSantis vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level. The governor’s announcement came at a news conference in Valrico on Wednesday morning. The initiative mirrors that of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the federal level.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level. The governor’s announcement came at a news conference in Valrico on Wednesday morning. The initiative mirrors that of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the federal level.
What are the benefits of the Mediterranean diet?
The Mediterranean diet is a plant-based dietary pattern that has been linked to numerous health benefits. FOX Medical Team's Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Orlando to discuss what the benefits are and why.
The Mediterranean diet is a plant-based dietary pattern that has been linked to numerous health benefits. FOX Medical Team's Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Orlando to discuss what the benefits are and why.
Study: Beta blockers may increase risk of death in women
A new study suggests that beta blockers, commonly prescribed after a heart attack, may increase the risk of death in women, while men showed no such increased risk. FOX Medical's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why.
A new study suggests that beta blockers, commonly prescribed after a heart attack, may increase the risk of death in women, while men showed no such increased risk. FOX Medical's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why.
Does eating garlic really help to prevent mosquito bites?
Dr. Matthew Knight, of Knight Dermatology, joins Good Day Orlando to debunk some medical myths. Knight answers several health-related questions, including if garlic really helps to prevent mosquito bites.
Dr. Matthew Knight, of Knight Dermatology, joins Good Day Orlando to debunk some medical myths. Knight answers several health-related questions, including if garlic really helps to prevent mosquito bites.
Flesh-eating bacteria on the rise in Florida, CDC says; Deaths traced back to contaminated oysters
Two people have died after eating oysters contaminated with flesh-eating bacteria, health officials confirmed, and others have been infected.
Two people have died after eating oysters contaminated with flesh-eating bacteria, health officials confirmed, and others have been infected.
Answering questions about kratom and 7-OH
Dr. Josef Thundiyil is an emergency medicine physician and toxicologist at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center. He has been personally researching kratom, working with a couple dozen medical examiners across the state of Florida about the potential deadly impacts of kratom. Thundiyil joins Good Day Orlando to share a sneak peek at some of his findings.
Dr. Josef Thundiyil is an emergency medicine physician and toxicologist at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center. He has been personally researching kratom, working with a couple dozen medical examiners across the state of Florida about the potential deadly impacts of kratom. Thundiyil joins Good Day Orlando to share a sneak peek at some of his findings.
Flesh-eating bacteria warning in Florida
Health officials are warning the public about a dangerous increase in flesh-eating bacterial infections, which thrive in warm coastal waters and have been confirmed in Florida this month. Bobby Henderson, a local resident who had a rare bacterial infection from Lake Dora, joins Good Day Orlando to share his experiences.
Health officials are warning the public about a dangerous increase in flesh-eating bacterial infections, which thrive in warm coastal waters and have been confirmed in Florida this month. Bobby Henderson, a local resident who had a rare bacterial infection from Lake Dora, joins Good Day Orlando to share his experiences.
Why are people wearing shapewear on their face?
You know what shapewear looks like, but what about shapewear for your face? It may be funny looking, but can you get serious results? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti has the real story.
You know what shapewear looks like, but what about shapewear for your face? It may be funny looking, but can you get serious results? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti has the real story.
Increasing number of kids with prediabetes
There are an increasing number of kids with prediabetes, so why is this happening, and what do you need to know? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti breaks it down.
There are an increasing number of kids with prediabetes, so why is this happening, and what do you need to know? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti breaks it down.
How to prepare for tougher economic times
As the economy shows signs of distress, nearly one in four Americans (24%) report having no emergency savings, according to a Bankrate report. Sarah Foster, a Bankrate economic analyst, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how Americans can prepare for a potential downturn and save when elevated inflation keeps making it difficult.
As the economy shows signs of distress, nearly one in four Americans (24%) report having no emergency savings, according to a Bankrate report. Sarah Foster, a Bankrate economic analyst, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how Americans can prepare for a potential downturn and save when elevated inflation keeps making it difficult.
How to choose a licensed specialist for plastic surgery
An Orlando woman without a medical license was recently arrested after a botched "double chin" surgery, which she then tried to correct eight times, according to police. Dr. Kenneth Lee, with Orlando Health's plastic surgery team, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how to choose a licensed specialist and what to look out for.
An Orlando woman without a medical license was recently arrested after a botched "double chin" surgery, which she then tried to correct eight times, according to police. Dr. Kenneth Lee, with Orlando Health's plastic surgery team, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how to choose a licensed specialist and what to look out for.
Study links COVID-19 infections to increased asthma, allergy risk
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
East Coast, Gulf states warn of rising flesh-eating bacteria infections
Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.
Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.
House Calls: Preventing sports injuries
D. Harrison Youmans, M.D., a board certified, orthopaedics and sports medicine specialist, joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about ways to prevent sports injuries.
D. Harrison Youmans, M.D., a board certified, orthopaedics and sports medicine specialist, joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about ways to prevent sports injuries.
Hate needles? Vaccines could soon be delivered via dental floss
Researchers said more studies should be done on the potential for needle-free vaccination.
Researchers said more studies should be done on the potential for needle-free vaccination.