East Coast, Gulf states warn of rising flesh-eating bacteria infections

Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.

South Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for plague

A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested for the plague, El Dorado County health officials announced on Wednesday.

House Calls: Preventing sports injuries
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D. Harrison Youmans, M.D., a board certified, orthopaedics and sports medicine specialist, joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about ways to prevent sports injuries.

Dormant cancers can be reawakened by flu, COVID: Study

A new Nature study suggests infections like influenza and COVID-19 can trigger dormant cancer cells to awaken, potentially raising the risk of recurrence and metastasis.

Pediatricians’ group breaks with CDC, still urging COVID-19 shots for young children

The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging COVID-19 vaccinations for children under age 2, breaking with new CDC guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Low physical activity may impact heart health early on
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Cardiovascular diseases are currently the leading cause of death worldwide. Several lifestyle changes can help lower the risk for health disease, including being active. FOX Medical's Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about how physical activity can impact cardiovascular diseases.

How to cope with empty nest syndrome
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It?s normal to feel sadness, grief and even disorientation when children grow into adults and make their way out into the world. It can be difficult to face the reality of empty nest syndrome when your kids go off to college. Colette Fehr, a licensed therapist and relationship expert, joins Good Day Orlando to share tips for parents to help cope.

Study: 'Super-agers' maintain memory into their 80's
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We assume that memory loss and cognitive decline are an inevitable part of aging, but new research suggests that doesn't have to be the case. A decades-long study analyzed the brains of "super-agers" to determine what traits they share that may contribute to their mental resilience. FOX Medical's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Orlando to explain the study's findings.

Kennedy Jr. may not target pesticides, processed foods,  'MAHA' draft report shows

The “Make America Healthy Again" commission released its latest draft report, which centers on promoting healthier diets and probing vaccines and prescription drugs.

FDA warns Americans to avoid certain popular sunscreen products

Under current regulations, oils, lotions, creams, gels, butters, pastes, ointments and sticks are the only forms of sunscreen that are considered safe and effective.

Judge orders RFK Jr.'s HHS department to stop sharing Medicaid data with DHS

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.

Florida woman urges caution around mosquitos after surviving dengue fever

Dengue fever cases are surfacing in Brevard County, and one Melbourne woman says her recent bout with the mosquito-borne illness was the most painful experience of her life.

Florida woman warns of dengue dangers after painful illness
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Dengue fever cases are surfacing in Brevard County, and one Melbourne woman says her recent bout with the mosquito-borne illness was the most painful experience of her life.

Expectant mom claims bacteria from raw milk sold by Florida dairy led to miscarriage

A Seminole County woman filed a lawsuit against Keely Farms Dairy. She claims raw milk from the farm in New Smyrna Beach sent her son to the hospital and caused her to lose her unborn baby.

Study reveals 1 quick thing kids can do to boost their test scores

New research suggests a nine-minute burst of high-intensity exercise can sharpen kids’ brain function and improve academic performance, particularly in reading.