Neptune's Fix, tianeptine product, recalled over life-threatening overdose risks
Tianeptine is an antidepressant used in some parts of Europe, Asia and South America but not approved in the U.S. It's often referred to as "gas station heroin."
Tianeptine is an antidepressant used in some parts of Europe, Asia and South America but not approved in the U.S. It's often referred to as "gas station heroin."
HHS calls for better cybersecurity as medical record breaches affect millions of patients
This week is Identity Theft Awareness Week.
This week is Identity Theft Awareness Week.
Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
Elmo bombarded with existential dread after checking in with the world
"How is everybody doing?" Elmo asked his followers on X, formerly Twitter.
"How is everybody doing?" Elmo asked his followers on X, formerly Twitter.
America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you
Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.
Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.
Orlando family of boy born with rare genetic disorder making progress in research for a cure
Patients like him never learn to walk or say more than a few words, and most do not live to see their fifth birthday.
Patients like him never learn to walk or say more than a few words, and most do not live to see their fifth birthday.
Orlando family makes progress with son's diagnosis
A family desperately searching for a cure after their son was diagnosed with a rare condition is making strides, and even adding a new face to their family. They didn't think they would be able to have another child after finding out their their son was diagnosed with a TBCD gene mutation, but now three-and-a-half-year-old Max is a big brother to his new baby sister, Aurora.
A family desperately searching for a cure after their son was diagnosed with a rare condition is making strides, and even adding a new face to their family. They didn't think they would be able to have another child after finding out their their son was diagnosed with a TBCD gene mutation, but now three-and-a-half-year-old Max is a big brother to his new baby sister, Aurora.
Respiratory illnesses remain 'elevated' throughout much of country: CDC
Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the CDC said Friday.
Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the CDC said Friday.
Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
7 Florida cities deemed top allergy capitals in the U.S.
Allergies are a pain, but they will probably be worse if you live in Florida since several cities were named in the Top 20 U.S. Allergy Capitals.
Allergies are a pain, but they will probably be worse if you live in Florida since several cities were named in the Top 20 U.S. Allergy Capitals.
Risky, outdoor play important for children's wellbeing: Pediatricians
Free play, especially "risky play," is essential for the well-being of children, Canadian pediatricians say.
Free play, especially "risky play," is essential for the well-being of children, Canadian pediatricians say.
Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
Cancer survivor, 19, in critical condition after being hit by driver: police
A 19-year-old man who beat cancer twice as a child and touched the lives of many across Central Florida through his journey and charity work is again fighting for his life.
A 19-year-old man who beat cancer twice as a child and touched the lives of many across Central Florida through his journey and charity work is again fighting for his life.
Florida ERs overrun with RSV, flu, COVID cases this winter: What doctors recommend
Winter sickness is surging, and patients are packing into Central Florida emergency rooms.
Winter sickness is surging, and patients are packing into Central Florida emergency rooms.
Can you keep your New Year's resolution? GymBird is offering $5,000 to one lucky contest winner who can
If the participant meets their goals by March 29, the contest money is theirs. But the deal has a catch that some politically-minded hopefuls may find motivating.
If the participant meets their goals by March 29, the contest money is theirs. But the deal has a catch that some politically-minded hopefuls may find motivating.
House Calls: Cold, Flu, RSV, or COVID?
In this sponsored "House Calls" segment, AdventHealth's Dr. Tim Hendrix joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about the differences between the flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and COVID. What are the symptoms? Which ones are similar? How can you tell the difference?
In this sponsored "House Calls" segment, AdventHealth's Dr. Tim Hendrix joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about the differences between the flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and COVID. What are the symptoms? Which ones are similar? How can you tell the difference?
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
WHO director calls for world pandemic treaty to prepare for Disease X
Disease X is a hypothetical "placeholder" virus that has not yet been formed, but scientists say it could be 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
Disease X is a hypothetical "placeholder" virus that has not yet been formed, but scientists say it could be 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
What you should order at McDonald's, according to nutritionists
By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.
By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.