AdventHealth announces plans for Holy Land Experience property
AdventHealth on Tuesday announced plans to redevelop the 15-acre site Holy Land Experience property which it acquired last year.
AdventHealth on Tuesday announced plans to redevelop the 15-acre site Holy Land Experience property which it acquired last year.
Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Woman appears to be cured of HIV after using new treatment, NIH says
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
Fired Orange County firefighter talks about termination
Five months ago, an Orange County firefighter became the face of the fight against vaccine mandates. Battalion Chief Stephen Davis came under scrutiny for not writing up firefighters who refused the COVID-19 vaccine mandated by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. His supervisors told him his job was on the line. For the first time in his life, he was fired.
Five months ago, an Orange County firefighter became the face of the fight against vaccine mandates. Battalion Chief Stephen Davis came under scrutiny for not writing up firefighters who refused the COVID-19 vaccine mandated by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. His supervisors told him his job was on the line. For the first time in his life, he was fired.
Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Florida failed to pay health claims for sick, needy children for months
Florida failed for nearly three months to pay tens of thousands of health care claims for the state’s sickest and neediest children due to software glitches blamed on the corporate merger of its two largest payment vendors -- leaving families with critically ill children stranded when those payments stopped.
Florida failed for nearly three months to pay tens of thousands of health care claims for the state’s sickest and neediest children due to software glitches blamed on the corporate merger of its two largest payment vendors -- leaving families with critically ill children stranded when those payments stopped.
Married couple shares rare 'heart clip' procedure
A couple on the Space Coast is spending Valentine’s Day celebrating their sweet hearts, quite literally. Vallie and Verne Listol are two of fewer than 200 people in the world who have received what are called "heart clips" from a surgeon at Health First.
A couple on the Space Coast is spending Valentine’s Day celebrating their sweet hearts, quite literally. Vallie and Verne Listol are two of fewer than 200 people in the world who have received what are called "heart clips" from a surgeon at Health First.
California mask mandate ignored by high-profile celebrities spotted enjoying Super Bowl LVI
Everyone who attended Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium was given a mask. Few in the stands were seen wearing them.
Everyone who attended Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium was given a mask. Few in the stands were seen wearing them.
CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
Incurable parasite found in Cuban tree frog
University of Florida researchers report that the rat lungworm parasite, which can cause deadly disease in humans and in animals, has been found in a new host in Florida with its discovery in Cuban treefrogs, an invasive species.
University of Florida researchers report that the rat lungworm parasite, which can cause deadly disease in humans and in animals, has been found in a new host in Florida with its discovery in Cuban treefrogs, an invasive species.
Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
What is bebtelovimab? US authorizes new antibody drug to fight omicron
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.
FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5
U.S. health regulators have delayed a public meeting to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
U.S. health regulators have delayed a public meeting to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
Surgeons in Central Florida are using mixed reality in the operating room
Orlando Health is the first health system in Central Florida to use it.
Orlando Health is the first health system in Central Florida to use it.
Surgeons in Central Florida are using mixed reality in the operating room
Orlando Health is the first health system in Central Florida to use it. It looks like a virtual video game, but it?s actually mixed reality for a real surgery.
Orlando Health is the first health system in Central Florida to use it. It looks like a virtual video game, but it?s actually mixed reality for a real surgery.
Signs and symptoms: Death of Bob Saget highlights dangers of head injuries and sleep
Bob Saget died in an Orlando hotel room after apparently hitting his head and then falling asleep. Doctors say this scenario is not very common, but a traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone.
Bob Saget died in an Orlando hotel room after apparently hitting his head and then falling asleep. Doctors say this scenario is not very common, but a traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone.
AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales
The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”
The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”
Focus on wellness with goat yoga
High blood pressure, anxiety, and physical pain could be alleviated with a popular wellness trend known as goat yoga, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
High blood pressure, anxiety, and physical pain could be alleviated with a popular wellness trend known as goat yoga, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nevada, Vegas casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately
Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Florida Legislature passes bill to help shield health care providers from COVID-19 lawsuits
The Florida Legislature has passed a bill to extend legal protections for hospitals, nursing homes and other health care providers, helping to shield them from COVID-19 lawsuits involving such issues as transmission and treatment of the virus. The bill now goes to Gov. DeSantis for his signature.
The Florida Legislature has passed a bill to extend legal protections for hospitals, nursing homes and other health care providers, helping to shield them from COVID-19 lawsuits involving such issues as transmission and treatment of the virus. The bill now goes to Gov. DeSantis for his signature.