US kids of divorce earn less, face more teen pregnancy and jail: study

A new study finds that children whose parents divorce before age 5 face reduced earnings as adults and increased chances of teen pregnancy and incarceration—consequences tied to financial loss, relocation, and diminished parental involvement.

Children’s cereals are getting less healthy, study finds

A recent study reveals that children’s ready-to-eat cereals in the U.S. have become less healthy between 2010 and 2023.

Oysters recalled for possible norovirus contamination

The FDA has alerted restaurants and food retailers in several states that they may have purchased oysters that could be contaminated with norovirus.

US sees cases of new COVID-19 variant linked to surge in China: report

The CDC confirmed the presence of the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says there are too few cases to be included in official COVID tracking data.

Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study

A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.

Mental health in kids: Childhood angst or something more?
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Chloe Barry, PhD, and pediatric psychologist at AdventHealth Orlando, talks about childhood mental health in this FOX 35 "House Calls" segment. What are some of the most common mental health challenges for children today? How can parents differentiate between typical childhood behavior vs. signs of a deeper mental health concern? Are there specific strategies parents can use to help children manage stress and anxiety? This segment is sponsored by AdventHealth Orlando.

CVS staff get perks like beach days and donuts for hitting vaccine goals: Report

CVS is reportedly offering staff rewards like bonuses and pizza parties to increase vaccination rates, amid slowing demand and growing public skepticism.

List: The most sleep-deprived U.S. cities, according to CDC data

Americans could use more sleep – and that’s especially true if you’re in the eastern half of the United States.

FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know

Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.

Cucumbers recalled after Salmonella sickens 26 in several states; 9 hospitalized

The cucumbers may be within shelf life for the rest of this week, and the CDC says several people recently ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida.

New FDA seasonal COVID-19 shot guidance seeks ‘evidence based’ approach

The FDA says the new approach will aim to balance a timely approval process for vaccines, while also weighing “the need for evidence" of their effectiveness for the masses.

Study finds high levels of arsenic in rice
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A new nationwide investigation by Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) has uncovered widespread contamination in store-bought rice sold in the United States, raising concerns about arsenic and cadmium exposure?especially among infants, toddlers and pregnant people. The 2025 report, "What?s in Your Family?s Rice?," found arsenic in every single rice sample tested, with more than 1 in 4 samples exceeding the FDA?s safety limit for infant rice cereal. FOX Medical's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Orlando to discuss.

Viral 'McMigraine' remedy has some rushing to McDonald's for headache relief

Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies. 

Florida mosquito season raises public health concerns over rise in illnesses

As Florida heads into the warmer months, mosquito control officials are warning of an active season ahead, with the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and dengue on the rise.