How to prepare for tougher economic times
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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
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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.

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.

House Calls: Preventing sports injuries
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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.

Pediatricians’ group breaks with CDC, still urging COVID-19 shots for young children

The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging COVID-19 vaccinations for children under age 2, breaking with new CDC guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Low physical activity may impact heart health early on
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Cardiovascular diseases are currently the leading cause of death worldwide. Several lifestyle changes can help lower the risk for health disease, including being active. FOX Medical's Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about how physical activity can impact cardiovascular diseases.

How to cope with empty nest syndrome
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It?s normal to feel sadness, grief and even disorientation when children grow into adults and make their way out into the world. It can be difficult to face the reality of empty nest syndrome when your kids go off to college. Colette Fehr, a licensed therapist and relationship expert, joins Good Day Orlando to share tips for parents to help cope.

Study: 'Super-agers' maintain memory into their 80's
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We assume that memory loss and cognitive decline are an inevitable part of aging, but new research suggests that doesn't have to be the case. A decades-long study analyzed the brains of "super-agers" to determine what traits they share that may contribute to their mental resilience. FOX Medical's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Orlando to explain the study's findings.

Florida woman urges caution around mosquitos after surviving dengue fever

Dengue fever cases are surfacing in Brevard County, and one Melbourne woman says her recent bout with the mosquito-borne illness was the most painful experience of her life.

Florida woman warns of dengue dangers after painful illness
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Dengue fever cases are surfacing in Brevard County, and one Melbourne woman says her recent bout with the mosquito-borne illness was the most painful experience of her life.

Expectant mom claims bacteria from raw milk sold by Florida dairy led to miscarriage

A Seminole County woman filed a lawsuit against Keely Farms Dairy. She claims raw milk from the farm in New Smyrna Beach sent her son to the hospital and caused her to lose her unborn baby.

FDA, Florida lead Kratom crackdown
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday afternoon to discuss "7-hydroxymitragynine" ? often called "7-OH." The event comes weeks after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's action to classify it as a Schedule I controlled substance. Doing so would place it alongside drugs like heroin and LSD, making its sale and possession illegal.

How to get back to a school year sleep schedule
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Now that the summer is over and the school year is here, students are heading back to the classrooms. This means it's also time to get back to a normal routine. If your student's sleep schedule is a bit off, no's the time to get it back in line! FOX Medical's Dr. Mike Cirigliano gives us some tips on how to transition back to a normal school sleep schedule.

Impacts of physical activity on brain health
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Dr. Kirk Erickson, Director of Translational Neuroscience at AdventHealth, shares insights on the impact of physical activity on brain health.

House Calls: The dos and don'ts of brain health
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Kirk Erickson, PhD, Director of Translational Neuroscience AdventHealth Research Institute, talked with FOX 35's Good Day Orlando about brain health, brain diseases, and ways people can keep their brain health. He also discussed some of the research and studies being done at the institute.

RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.