Health

Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are an increasingly popular mode of transportation and recreation. However, their use is associated with a growing number of serious injuries, particularly among children and adolescents. Dr. Gayathri Kapoor, pediatrician with Orlando Health, joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about the safety hazard.

President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon at the White House. During the briefing, Leavitt discussed topics including immigration, the economy, foreign affairs and the Israel-Iran conflict.

The Satellite Beach City Council is considering an ordinance that would prohibit smoking and vaping in public parks and on public beaches. FOX 35's Marley Capper shares details about the ordinance and what it would mean for the community.

June is National Hernia Awareness Month. Dr. Alexandros Coutsoumpos, general surgeon at AdventHealth, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the signs and symptoms of a hernia, when to get treated for a hernia, the main risk factors associated with a hernia and more.

A new study published In the journal of Pediatrics finds the Sephora Kids/TikTok skincare craze may be harmful to children. The study, the first of its kind, finds their risk of developing skin allergies and increased sun sensitivity is raised by using products not appropriate for them. Dr. Matthew Knight, of Knight Dermatology, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the risks.

A new study shows more and more seniors are regular cannabis users, but cannabis-related health problems are also on the rise. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about the study.

Long-term cannabis use in any form has been linked to a greater risk of heart disease. In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.

President Donald Trump delivered remarks on the U.S. Steel Deal on Friday evening at U.S. Steel - Irvin Works. The president's visit to Pittsburgh comes one week after a social media post on Truth Social, signaling to what Trump called a "planned partnership" with Nippon Steel. At the event, Trump said that he would set tariffs on steel imported into the United States at 50%, double their current rate. Trump was joined on stage by several U.S. steel workers who shared words of praise for the new deal.

President Donald Trump delivered remarks on the U.S. Steel Deal on Friday evening at U.S. Steel - Irvin Works. The president's visit to Pittsburgh comes one week after a social media post on Truth Social, signaling to what Trump called a "planned partnership" with Nippon Steel. At the event, Trump said that he would set tariffs on steel imported into the United States at 50%, double their current rate. U.S. steel leaders stood and spoke with Trump to voice their support.

President Donald Trump delivered remarks on the U.S. Steel Deal on Friday evening at U.S. Steel - Irvin Works. The president's visit to Pittsburgh comes one week after a social media post on Truth Social, signaling to what Trump called a "planned partnership" with Nippon Steel. At the event, Trump announced he would set tariffs on steel imported into the United States at 50%, double their current rate.

President Donald Trump held a press conference with Elon Musk on Friday afternoon in the Oval Office. Musk, co-founder and leader of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company, is leaving his job as a senior adviser after he revealed his plan to curtail political donations and criticized the centerpiece of Trump's legislative agenda. After honoring Musk's accomplishments and contributions, Trump and Musk both answered reporter's questions in the Oval Office. Topics touched on included DOGE, immigration, business, economy and the Ukraine.

Melanoma or a harmless mole? Dr. Matthew Knight with Knight Dermatology Institute shares how to spot skin cancer.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with health care leaders on Thursday morning in Fort Myers. At the event, DeSantis announced his plans to veto a bill concerning medical malpractice lawsuits, specifically regarding the recovery of damages for adult children in cases of medical negligence resulting in death. DeSantis also shared positive opinions on the announcement U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made earlier this week that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to veto a bill concerning medical malpractice lawsuits, specifically regarding the recovery of damages for adult children in cases of medical negligence resulting in death. The bill being vetoed is HB 6017, which seeks to repeal a 1990 Florida law that restricts who can sue for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, in medical malpractice cases when the victim is 25 years or older. Critics of the law refer to it as the "free kill" law.