Health

In an update from The Vatican, doctors say Pope Francis has improved slightly and is responding well to treatment. He has now been in the hospital for almost three weeks. FOX 35's Connor Hansen has the latest news from Rome.

If you are one of the millions of Americans getting ready to spring ahead, medical experts are sharing what you can do right now to get ready for daylight saving time. Daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the second Sunday in November. Clocks will spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. this Sunday.

FOX35's Amy Kaufeldt reports on a new program designed to improve women's health.

David Sprinkle, managing partner at Veritas Recruiting Group, talks about Telephobia. Sprinkle shares tips on how to overcome the fear of talking on the phone.

Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins FOX 35 to talk about a recent study that found that having daughters increases the life expectancy of fathers.

A study recently found that vaping is even more dangerous than smoking. Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins FOX 35 to talk about the study, as well as how to protect yourself.

Lakeland is the latest Florida city to remove fluoride from its drinking water. The Lakeland City Commission made the unanimous decision after hearing a mass amount of public input from the community. Although commissioners said they saw both sides of the argument, they ultimately decided to give residents the freedom to decide for themselves what they put in their bodies.

This Workout Wednesday, FOX 35's Marley Capper heads over to The Gym Lab in Orlando. The workout location believes that getting yourself back to health means setting your own pace. The leaders of the gym pride themselves on being innovative and having a personalized approach to fitness.

The LYNX bus system is working to make transportation even safer by working with AdventHealth to install AEDs on some of its buses. Jimmy Clarity, with the American Heart Association, joins FOX 35 to talk about the initiative.

Cottage cheese is making a comeback. Tik-Tokers have been swearing by it, and people are listening and adding it to their diets. Ashlee Wright, a registered dietitian, joins FOX 35 to talk about its benefits.

The new Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Junior, is on a mission to "Make America Healthy Again," and he has ideas. He promises to look at everything from vaccines to medications and processed food.

The Lake Mary City Commission will discuss whether or not to remove fluoride from the drinking water at a meeting tonight. Several local cities have opted to remove it, including Longwood earlier this week.

FOX 35's Marley Capper heads over to the StretchLab in Orlando's SODO area to learn about the importance of stretching.

Matt Morgan, District 4 Commissioner in Longwood and former mayor, joins the FOX 35 News team to talk about the municipalities decision to remove fluoride from its water.

A popular wellness trend is facing new scrutiny. Juice cleanses are often touted for their detoxifying benefits, but they may have some hidden negative effects to them.