5-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer rides off to treatment on a magical ‘unicorn’
A 5-year-old boy who loves unicorns got a magical sendoff from his kindergarten classmates and community after finding out that he would need treatment for brain cancer.
Flu activity in Central Florida increases, health officials report
Flu numbers this year are higher than the previous two flu seasons, officials said.
Flu activity on the rise across Florida
The Florida Department of Health says flu activity is increasing across the state. Officials are advising precautions during the holiday season.
These 5 deadly diseases have made an alarming comeback over the past decade
Some deadly diseases that seemed headed for eradication in recent decades have been making a scary comeback in the past 10 years.
Hiccups in newborns could play important role in brain development, study finds
Hiccups could play an important role in an infant's brain development, a new study suggests.
Regulators to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911
Once it's implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help, similar to calling 911 for emergencies or 311 for city services.
CDC: Foodborne illnesses are on the rise — these are the most common causes
Foodborne illnesses were on the rise in 2018, according to a new report from the CDC
Vaccination efforts slow spread of Hepatitis A
While the numbers continue to rise, the pace has slowed from this spring and summer when the state routinely had up to 90 new cases reported each week.
Puppy lick likely caused woman’s dangerous skin infection, report finds
The woman went to the hospital when she began to suffer from fever, nausea, vomiting and pain in her right leg, reports say.
Breakthrough anti-cancer drug discovered by UF researchers
Researchers say the drug is safer and more effective at targeting leukemia, lymphoma, and breast and lung cancers.
Medical marijuana: Not for the tourists…yet
Florida's medical marijuana laws don't allow reciprocity for out-of-state perscription card holders; in fact few states do.
Doctors: Florida girl, 17, dies from contracting mononucleosis
A Florida teenager has died after contracting mononucleosis. The girl's family wants to warn others so they won't suffer the same loss.
Medical marijuana: Not for the tourists…yet
Medical marijuana is now for sale in Orlando's hottest tourist area, but that doesn't mean visitors to Central Florida can purchase at the MedMen dispensary. Florida does not have reciprocity for out-of-state medical marijuana recipients.
Florida teenager dies from mononucleosis
A Florida teenager has died after contracting mononucleosis. The girl's family wants to warn others so they won't suffer the same loss.
Terminally ill young man, 20, selflessly dedicates final days to paying it forward
A young man who is the only person in the U.S. to reach stage four of an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer has dedicated his final days to helping others.
Expanded role for nurses gets support in Florida House
The Florida Legislature in recent years has expanded the “scope” of practice for advanced practice registered nurses. In 2016, lawmakers authorized advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe controlled substances.
Florida bills would require employers to give 3 months of paid leave for new parents
Florida lawmakers have introduced bills in the legislature that would require companies to provide three months of paid time off to new parents.
Revolutionary discovery about plants’ DNA could help scientists slow aging in humans
Many trees live to be thousands of years old — could their DNA hold the secret to slowing the human aging process?
Central Florida company developing device to do blood tests in space
For years, astronauts have conducted blood tests on themselves while at the International Space Station but the samples must be shipped back to earth for full analysis. A new device would change that.
Bay Area woman with disabilities avoids deportation for now
"I can think of nobody more deserving than Isabel Bueso and her family to stay in our community and receive life-saving treatment," U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier wrote.