Carnival Cruise Line removes pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests, unvaccinated guests welcome to sail
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
Lyons Magnus recalls more products, including milk, formula, nutrient shakes
A potential microbial contamination led to Lyons Magnus extending its recall of food and beverage products.
A potential microbial contamination led to Lyons Magnus extending its recall of food and beverage products.
Florida abortion law fight goes to Florida Supreme Court
Lawyers for abortion clinics and a doctor want the Florida Supreme Court to review an appellate court decision that allowed a new 15-week limit on abortions to remain in effect as a broader legal battle plays out.
Lawyers for abortion clinics and a doctor want the Florida Supreme Court to review an appellate court decision that allowed a new 15-week limit on abortions to remain in effect as a broader legal battle plays out.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Viral TikTok trend has people 'mouth taping' themselves before bedtime as doctors express caution
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
Monkeypox in Florida: State has the 3rd highest confirmed cases in the U.S.
With more than 1,000 infections statewide, Florida is now counting the third most confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United States – and 80 of them can be found in Central Florida.
With more than 1,000 infections statewide, Florida is now counting the third most confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United States – and 80 of them can be found in Central Florida.
Rainwater unsafe to drink everywhere on Earth due to 'forever chemicals,' study says
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
Florida and other states target mask requirement on planes, public transportation
Requiring travelers to wear masks on airplanes was highly controversial, with many people objecting and flight attendants left with the difficult task of trying to enforce the measure. Republican politicians attacked the requirement as part of criticism of the Biden administration’s handling of the pandemic.
Requiring travelers to wear masks on airplanes was highly controversial, with many people objecting and flight attendants left with the difficult task of trying to enforce the measure. Republican politicians attacked the requirement as part of criticism of the Biden administration’s handling of the pandemic.
Langya: Scientists monitoring newly-detected virus after 35 infected in China
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
Fire spreads at Cuba oil storage facility, consuming 4th tank
Flames have engulfed a fourth tank at an oil storage facility in western Cuba as the raging fire consumes critical fuel supplies on an island facing a growing energy crisis.
Flames have engulfed a fourth tank at an oil storage facility in western Cuba as the raging fire consumes critical fuel supplies on an island facing a growing energy crisis.
North Texas mom goes home after 370 days in the hospital with COVID-19
Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Monkeypox: What you should know as U.S. declares public health emergency
As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.
As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.
Ashton Kutcher reveals vasculitis diagnosis, says he couldn't walk, talk or hear
Ashton Kutcher revealed he couldn't walk, hear or talk after being diagnosed with vasculitis two years ago.
Ashton Kutcher revealed he couldn't walk, hear or talk after being diagnosed with vasculitis two years ago.
AdventHealth Orlando: Keeping kids healthy before school starts
AdventHealth Orlando's Dr. Sarah Li joined Good Day Orlando to talk back-to-school health. When do kids need a physical? Do children need an ECG or EKG screening?
AdventHealth Orlando's Dr. Sarah Li joined Good Day Orlando to talk back-to-school health. When do kids need a physical? Do children need an ECG or EKG screening?
Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Try this 3-second test to see if you're hydrated right now
This skin pinch test for hydration will tell you if you need to drink up!
This skin pinch test for hydration will tell you if you need to drink up!
Orange County holds free vaccinations, COVID shots for students event on Saturday
Orange County families packed into the gym at the school district's Academic Center for Excellence. Saturday was the last day for kindergarten and seventh grade students to get their required vaccinations for free, from the district. Parents say they're happy for the opportunity.
Orange County families packed into the gym at the school district's Academic Center for Excellence. Saturday was the last day for kindergarten and seventh grade students to get their required vaccinations for free, from the district. Parents say they're happy for the opportunity.
Transgender youth hormone treatments targeted by Florida Board of Medicine
Amid an outcry from the LGBTQ community and harsh criticism from a host of physicians and healthcare professionals, the Florida Board of Medicine on Friday advanced a plan that would ban doctors from providing treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender people under age 18.
Amid an outcry from the LGBTQ community and harsh criticism from a host of physicians and healthcare professionals, the Florida Board of Medicine on Friday advanced a plan that would ban doctors from providing treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender people under age 18.
US sues Idaho over abortion law, citing medical emergencies
The Justice Department on Tuesday filed a lawsuit that challenges Idaho’s restrictive abortion law, arguing that it would criminalize doctors who provide medically-necessary treatment that is protected under federal law.
The Justice Department on Tuesday filed a lawsuit that challenges Idaho’s restrictive abortion law, arguing that it would criminalize doctors who provide medically-necessary treatment that is protected under federal law.
Minnesota woman denied morning-after pill by pharmacist wins $25K
In a landmark case, a jury found a Minnesota pharmacy didn't discriminate against a woman who was denied the morning-after pill in 2019, but the jury did award her $25,000.
In a landmark case, a jury found a Minnesota pharmacy didn't discriminate against a woman who was denied the morning-after pill in 2019, but the jury did award her $25,000.