Daytona Beach police officer fighting cancer with community support
A Daytona Beach police officer is getting much-needed help from the community he serves as he battles cancer.
Toddler separated from twin for first time after rare cancer diagnosis: 'It's been really hard'
The devoted mom of 3-year-old twins gave a moving speech of her fear as her son, who was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia just after Christmas Day, is separated from his sister for the first time to receive life-saving treatment.
Father falls into coma after getting flu
The Johnson family was celebrating Christmas together when 50-year-old Johnny Johnson and his wife, Frankie, got the flu the next day. Frankie got better, but Johnny didn’t and is still in the hospital.
Teen ‘Jeopardy!’ champion raises over $200,000 for cancer research in Alex Trebek’s name
“Jeopardy!” teen champion Avi Gupta used social media to help raise over $200,000 for cancer research in Alex Trebek's honor.
US to screen airline passengers from China for new illness
U.S. health officials will begin screening airline passengers arriving from central China for a new virus that has sickened dozens and killed two.
Millennials least likely to get flu shot, believe anti-vaxxers
More than half of millennials - or people in their 20s and 30s- did not get the flu vaccine for the 2019-2020 season. Thirty-three percent of millennial responders were not planning to get one either.
Florida girl severely burned on arms, chest denies attempting 'fire challenge,' mom says
The fire challenge, as it's called on social media, challenges people to pour flammable liquid on their skin or body and then ignite it while the cameras roll.
California preschoolers raise $10,000 for classmate with brain cancer
One California community joined forces to help a young child fighting for his life.
'I am so grateful' says woman who received lifesaving double-lung transplant
Shavonne Thomas was living a great life, until one day in 2016, a great life turned into a grave diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis. She soon learned that in order to live, she would need a double-lung transplant.
Woman receives double lung transplant
Shavonne Thomas was living a great life, until one day in 2016, a great life turned into a grave diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis. She soon learned that in order to live, she would need a double-lung transplant.
Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreaks over, product safe to eat again, FDA says
Three separate outbreaks of E. coli-tainted romaine lettuce appeared to be over and the product was deemed safe to eat again, the FDA and CDC announced.
Boy who broke down crying in viral video after beating cancer rings bell to mark end of chemo
Steven Cotter Jr. was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in August 2016. On Tuesday, he celebrated kicking cancer's butt.
Man burns 'from inside out' in rare reaction to medication: 'Am I going to die?'
“My eyes started to feel like they had little pieces of glass in them, it was very uncomfortable, and I was scared to touch them or rub them because it literally felt like I was going to cut my eyes," the man told the news.
Boy with 'Hero Arm' takes drink with right hand for first time
A 12-year-old Green Bay, Wisconsin, boy used his brand new “Hero Arm” to take a drink with his right hand for the very first time on December 6.
Parental consent measure moving quickly
The Florida Senate Judiciary Committee voted 3-2 to approve the measure (SB 404) which is now one step away from going to the full Senate. A similar House bill (HB 265) is ready for a vote in the full House.
This year’s flu shot doesn’t exactly match the virus going around, CDC report warns
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Spending time alone is good for you
Turns out spending time alone is good for you.
China says it’s possible that new virus could spread between humans
Officials are investigating whether a woman contracted the virus from her husband.
Study: These Florida cities are in the top 100 for STD cases in the country
The study was conducted by researchers with Innerbody.com using statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Lawmakers eye continuing Medicaid change
Florida legislators this year will weigh whether to continue a controversial policy that limits the length of time people have to apply for the Medicaid program.