Florida investigating how companies are marketing vaping
Florida's attorney general is launching an investigation into those selling vaping devices, with more than 20 companies under scrutiny. Law enforcement officials say vaping is becoming a growing concern among high-schoolers, and that has prompted the investigation into marketing practices and age-verification processes.
Bill requiring prescription for sunscreen gets backlash
Proposed legislation that would require a prescription for sunscreen in Florida has received some backlash from doctors. They are concerned it might discourage people from seeking sunscreen and other alternatives.
Viral Facebook post raises awareness for autism with blue Halloween buckets
A mother's Facebook post explaining the meaning behind her son's blue Halloween candy bucket has gone viral.
NFL: Preseason concussion rate increased by 44 percent
The NFL says the number of concussions in exhibition games this year rose to 49 from 34 in 2018, an increase of 44 percent and a setback in efforts to reduce brain trauma.
State targets seven counties to combat HIV
More than $490,000 is being doled out to seven Florida counties as part of a national effort to try to eradicate HIV and AIDS in the next 10 years.
WeWork removes over 2K phone booths from US, Canada locations, citing ‘elevated levels of formaldehyde'
More than 2,000 phone booths were taken out of service in WeWork locations across the U.S. and Canada over formaldehyde concerns.
Teen taken off life support after second test determined no brain activity
A teen who was declared brain dead after an asthma attack last month has been taken off life support.
Teen born without limb donates hundreds of Barbies with prosthetic leg to children’s hospital
Chloe Newman arrived at the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Massachusetts this week with a van full of Barbies to be donated to patients.
CDC gives vaping-related lung illnesses a name
Officials with the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration have yet to pinpoint any one product or ingredient responsible for the illnesses.
Blood pressure risks can last long after childbirth
Each year about 3 million women in the U.S. experience preeclampsia, a blood pressure disorder that can surface during pregnancy, delivery, and even months after a woman gives birth.
Valley teen hospitalized after being found unresponsive due to vaping-related illness
A 16-year-old girl is currently being treated at Phoenix Children's Hospital after being found unresponsive due to a vaping-related illness.
Trial vaccine wipes out breast cancer in Florida patient
A promising new vaccine could one day be a flu shot against breast cancer.
Vaccine helps woman fight breast cancer
Florida resident Lee Mercker became the first patient to participate in a clinical trial for a new breast cancer vaccine at the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, after being diagnosed in March with early-stages of the disease. The vaccine has reportedly removed cancer cells.
Boy undergoing treatment for rare form of cancer asks for cards for 10th birthday
In honor of Carter’s 10th birthday this month, Joshua Willett said his son would like to receive birthday cards in the mail.
Pet turtles linked to salmonella outbreak across 13 states, CDC says
“People can get sick after they touch a turtle or anything in their habitats,” the CDC says.
Marine walks more than 800 miles around Lake Michigan in 42 days to raise awareness for veteran suicide
As the issue to help veterans returning from combat and keep them from committing suicide is growing nationwide, Snyder said his mission is to be a healer and do his part for the greater good.
New cancer vaccine shows promise, helped kill cancer cells in patient
A vaccine undergoing testing at the Mayo Clinic has reportedly removed cancer cells in a breast cancer patient.
WWII vet's secret to living to 100: 'Good genes'
A World War II veteran is celebrating his 100th birthday.
Health providers get guidance on vaping injuries
With 1,299 reported cases of lung injuries associated with vaping and electronic cigarettes across the nation, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday announced interim guidelines for health-care providers treating people who have the conditions.
Positional asphyxiation: Parents warn others of danger after infant son dies sleeping in car seat
After years of hoping, praying and struggling with infertility, Ryne and Rachel Jungling were blessed with twins. Just short of a year later, a preventable accident caused their son's death, and now they tell his story to help prevent it from happening again.