Study: Beta blockers may increase risk of death in women
A new study suggests that beta blockers, commonly prescribed after a heart attack, may increase the risk of death in women, while men showed no such increased risk. FOX Medical's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why.
A new study suggests that beta blockers, commonly prescribed after a heart attack, may increase the risk of death in women, while men showed no such increased risk. FOX Medical's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why.
Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
Does eating garlic really help to prevent mosquito bites?
Dr. Matthew Knight, of Knight Dermatology, joins Good Day Orlando to debunk some medical myths. Knight answers several health-related questions, including if garlic really helps to prevent mosquito bites.
Dr. Matthew Knight, of Knight Dermatology, joins Good Day Orlando to debunk some medical myths. Knight answers several health-related questions, including if garlic really helps to prevent mosquito bites.
Flesh-eating bacteria on the rise in Florida, CDC says; Deaths traced back to contaminated oysters
Two people have died after eating oysters contaminated with flesh-eating bacteria, health officials confirmed, and others have been infected.
Two people have died after eating oysters contaminated with flesh-eating bacteria, health officials confirmed, and others have been infected.
Answering questions about kratom and 7-OH
Dr. Josef Thundiyil is an emergency medicine physician and toxicologist at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center. He has been personally researching kratom, working with a couple dozen medical examiners across the state of Florida about the potential deadly impacts of kratom. Thundiyil joins Good Day Orlando to share a sneak peek at some of his findings.
Dr. Josef Thundiyil is an emergency medicine physician and toxicologist at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center. He has been personally researching kratom, working with a couple dozen medical examiners across the state of Florida about the potential deadly impacts of kratom. Thundiyil joins Good Day Orlando to share a sneak peek at some of his findings.
Flesh-eating bacteria warning in Florida
Health officials are warning the public about a dangerous increase in flesh-eating bacterial infections, which thrive in warm coastal waters and have been confirmed in Florida this month. Bobby Henderson, a local resident who had a rare bacterial infection from Lake Dora, joins Good Day Orlando to share his experiences.
Health officials are warning the public about a dangerous increase in flesh-eating bacterial infections, which thrive in warm coastal waters and have been confirmed in Florida this month. Bobby Henderson, a local resident who had a rare bacterial infection from Lake Dora, joins Good Day Orlando to share his experiences.
CDC faces leadership crisis as director ousted, senior officials resign
Dr. Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been fired after less than one month in the job.
Dr. Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been fired after less than one month in the job.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Why are people wearing shapewear on their face?
You know what shapewear looks like, but what about shapewear for your face? It may be funny looking, but can you get serious results? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti has the real story.
You know what shapewear looks like, but what about shapewear for your face? It may be funny looking, but can you get serious results? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti has the real story.
What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
Increasing number of kids with prediabetes
There are an increasing number of kids with prediabetes, so why is this happening, and what do you need to know? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti breaks it down.
There are an increasing number of kids with prediabetes, so why is this happening, and what do you need to know? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti breaks it down.
Novo Nordisk to sell weight-loss drug for $499 to eligible customers
Novo Nordisk had also previously cut Wegovy pricing as competition intensifies with Eli Lilly.
Novo Nordisk had also previously cut Wegovy pricing as competition intensifies with Eli Lilly.
Screwworm confirmed in US with first human case reported in Maryland: CDC
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
How to prepare for tougher economic times
As the economy shows signs of distress, nearly one in four Americans (24%) report having no emergency savings, according to a Bankrate report. Sarah Foster, a Bankrate economic analyst, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how Americans can prepare for a potential downturn and save when elevated inflation keeps making it difficult.
As the economy shows signs of distress, nearly one in four Americans (24%) report having no emergency savings, according to a Bankrate report. Sarah Foster, a Bankrate economic analyst, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how Americans can prepare for a potential downturn and save when elevated inflation keeps making it difficult.
How to choose a licensed specialist for plastic surgery
An Orlando woman without a medical license was recently arrested after a botched "double chin" surgery, which she then tried to correct eight times, according to police. Dr. Kenneth Lee, with Orlando Health's plastic surgery team, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how to choose a licensed specialist and what to look out for.
An Orlando woman without a medical license was recently arrested after a botched "double chin" surgery, which she then tried to correct eight times, according to police. Dr. Kenneth Lee, with Orlando Health's plastic surgery team, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how to choose a licensed specialist and what to look out for.
CVS Caremark ordered to pay $290M after Medicare fraud scheme exposed by former Aetna whistleblower
In 2014, Caremark was accused of manipulating how drug costs were reported, prompting Aetna and SilverScript to submit false direct and indirect remuneration reports in 2013 and 2014, according to court records.
In 2014, Caremark was accused of manipulating how drug costs were reported, prompting Aetna and SilverScript to submit false direct and indirect remuneration reports in 2013 and 2014, according to court records.
Study links COVID-19 infections to increased asthma, allergy risk
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
Hundreds of HHS staff sign letter urging RFK Jr. to stop spreading misinformation
More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.
More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.
Toothpaste made from hair could help repair teeth, scientists say
Researchers at King’s College London say keratin, a protein found in hair, can protect and repair tooth enamel — and may soon be used in toothpaste or gels.
Researchers at King’s College London say keratin, a protein found in hair, can protect and repair tooth enamel — and may soon be used in toothpaste or gels.
CDC layoffs: At least 600 employees terminated from agency
Hundreds of CDC workers received termination notices this week.
Hundreds of CDC workers received termination notices this week.