Kids with autism more likely to become victims of drowning than neurotypical children, experts say

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are significantly more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers, according to the University of Central Florida’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD).

Does cooking carrots kill E. coli? What to know amid outbreak

Learn if cooking carrots can kill E. coli and how to stay safe amid the outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms’ recalled organic carrots.

Paul Teal, 'One Tree Hill' actor, dead at 35

Actor Paul Teal, who starred on the hit show “One Tree Hill", has died at the age of 35.

Obesity could affect 260M Americans by 2050, study warns

A study published in The Lancet projects that by 2050, nearly 260 million Americans, including 43.1 million children and adolescents, will be overweight or obese.

Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you

While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.

Up in Smoke: Researcher warns of new 'smart vapes' that combine vaping, games, social media

A California researcher is warning parents about the next wave of vape devices – “smart vapes" – that have games and some that can connect to social media, which may appear enticing or interactive for young users.

New form of mpox reported in US for 1st time

A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.

Postmates executive enters hospice, shares message: ‘Be kind, be brave’

James Butts, a former SVP at Postmates, shared an emotional message on X amid his cancer battle. The post, which went viral, has touched thousands of people.

Orlando Health to open new Lake Mary hospital in January

Orlando Health’s new hospital in Lake Mary is set to open in January, bringing expanded medical services to the area.

Is beef tallow healthier than seed oils? Unpacking RFK Jr.'s views

President-elect Trump’s HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stirred a debate over cooking oils, claiming beef tallow is a healthier option than seed oils like canola. Experts weigh in.

Trump nominates RFK Jr. for health secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran as an independent in this year’s presidential race, abandoned his bid after striking a deal to give Donald Trump his endorsement with a promise to have a role in health policy in the administration.

New FDA rules target those ubiquitous TV drug commercials

The agency’s new guidelines are created to eliminate pharmaceutical company practices that minimize or distract consumers from knowing risk information about drugs.

E.coli cases linked to McDonald's climbs to 104

A multistate E. coli outbreak linked to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has affected at least 104 people in 14 states, with 34 hospitalized, according to the CDC.