Autism rates on the rise
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With autism rates on the ride across the United States, FOX 35 brings in Dr. Matthew Knight, the president of Knight Dermatology Institute, to talk about what autism is and why it's important to understand. Knight gives advice on what parents should look out for, shared his personal experiences and offers real-world advice on what makes autism symptoms worse.

USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry: What to know

The USDA will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their raw products, withdrawing a Biden-era proposal. Here's what to know.

Whooping cough on the rise again: What parents need to know in 2025

CDC data shows US whooping cough cases have doubled in 2025 compared to last year, raising concerns over vaccine hesitancy and declining immunization rates.

Lisa Rinna threatened to kill husband Harry Hamlin amid postpartum depression

Lisa Rinna recently opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression, including how the experience led her to threaten her husband, Harry Hamlin.

US birthrates: People over 40 giving birth surpass teens for first time

A new CDC report confirms a growing shift: More people are having children later in life, with births among those 40 and older now outpacing teen births for the first time in U.S. history.

Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low

The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.

RFK Jr. to launch national autism registry collecting Americans’ medical records

The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as a “preventable disease."

FDA warns of dangerous chemicals in some gel nail polish removers: What to know

The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.

Eli Lilly launches new weight loss drug pill
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Eli Lilly is launching a new weight loss option -- a pill vs. an injectable. The new weight loss pill, orforglipron, is a once-daily oral GLP-1 receptor agonist that is designed to lower blood sugar and help with weight loss. Experts are watching to see how it competes with Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, other weight-loss options. Editor's note: An earlier description incorrectly said Eli Lilly manufactured Ozempic. That is not correct.

Understanding the sun's impact on aging
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New research suggests that extreme heat can affect not only physical appearances, but how fast we age. Researchers took blood samples from 3,600 older adults who live in neighbors prone to extreme heat. The study showed that people had accelerated ageing at a molecular level.

'Like a war zone': Brevard County hospitals dealing with Rockledge closure
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FOX 35's Esther Bower is investigating a health care crisis in Brevard County. Patients in the area say they are waiting hours in the emergency room because hospitals are overflowing. Earlier this month, the Rockledge Hospital shut down its emergency room, and the facility will fully close next week.