BREAKING NEWS
HEALTH NEWS
State of Connecticut settles lawsuit over convict's killing of visiting nurse for $2 million
Read full article: State of Connecticut settles lawsuit over convict's killing of visiting nurse for $2 millionConnecticut officials have agreed to a $2.25 million settlement of a lawsuit over a sex offender’s killing of visiting nurse Joyce Grayson in 2023.
Darfur cholera cases rising at an 'alarming' rate as death toll in Sudan tops 3,000, says WHO
Read full article: Darfur cholera cases rising at an 'alarming' rate as death toll in Sudan tops 3,000, says WHOThe number of reported cholera cases is increasing in Darfur and over 3,000 people in Sudan have died in the past 14 months of civil war, according to the World Health Organization.
Speech struggle: What causes stuttering?
Read full article: Speech struggle: What causes stuttering?More than 80 million people worldwide stutter, and in the United States, over three million Americans stutter. Approximately 5% of all children go through a period of stuttering that lasts six months or more.
Trump makes unfounded claims about Tylenol and repeats discredited link between vaccines and autism
Read full article: Trump makes unfounded claims about Tylenol and repeats discredited link between vaccines and autismPresident Donald Trump is using the platform of the presidency to promote unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism.
JFRD sees decrease in opioid overdoses, but advocates still urge caution despite falling numbers
Read full article: JFRD sees decrease in opioid overdoses, but advocates still urge caution despite falling numbersJacksonville first responders are seeing fewer overdose 911 calls, but advocates advise that people should still remain cautious.
More shrimp sold at Kroger stores recalled for possible radioactive contamination
Read full article: More shrimp sold at Kroger stores recalled for possible radioactive contaminationA Seattle seafood distributor has recalled more cooked and frozen shrimp sold at Kroger grocery stores across the U.S. because of ongoing concerns about potential radioactive contamination.
Councilmembers hold meeting addressing pharmacy closures on city’s Northside amid community concerns
Read full article: Councilmembers hold meeting addressing pharmacy closures on city’s Northside amid community concernsThree Jacksonville councilmembers will meet Monday evening to address pharmacy closures on the Northside after residents reported waiting days and even weeks to get critical medications.
Pfizer amps up push into obesity treatments with $4.9B deal for Metsera
Read full article: Pfizer amps up push into obesity treatments with $4.9B deal for MetseraFive months after ending development of its own obesity treatment, Pfizer is accelerating its push into the rapidly growing field with a nearly $5-billion acquisition.
The dirty truth: Is your kitchen making you sick?
Read full article: The dirty truth: Is your kitchen making you sick?A 2024 survey found that people clean once a week, but some parts should be cleaned daily, like your kitchen sink. In fact, kitchen sinks carry 100,000 more bacteria than bathroom sinks.
As UN climate talks loom in Brazil, many would-be participants fear they can't afford to attend
Read full article: As UN climate talks loom in Brazil, many would-be participants fear they can't afford to attendWith less than two months until this year's United Nations climate change conference, many prospective attendees are still looking for housing in the small Brazilian host city of Belem.
After cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government's annual report on hunger in America
Read full article: After cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government's annual report on hunger in AmericaThe Trump administration is ending the federal government’s annual report on hunger in America, saying it had become “overly politicized″ and ”rife with inaccuracies.
Why the number on the scale doesn’t tell the whole story about your weight loss journey
Read full article: Why the number on the scale doesn’t tell the whole story about your weight loss journeyWhen it comes to losing weight, many people use a scale to help check their progress – but that number doesn’t tell the whole story.
A robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitals
Read full article: A robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitalsRobin is a therapeutic robot programed to act like a 7-year-old girl as it travels around nursing homes and hospitals’ pediatric units providing emotional support while helping to combat staffing shortages.
Trump administration's new global health aid strategy focuses on bilateral deals with countries
Read full article: Trump administration's new global health aid strategy focuses on bilateral deals with countriesThe State Department is refocusing its foreign health assistance programs around multiyear bilateral deals with recipient countries.
Women's rights activists rally in Belgium fearing US plans for birth control supplies
Read full article: Women's rights activists rally in Belgium fearing US plans for birth control suppliesDozens of women’s rights activists have rallied near the U.S. Embassy in Brussels to protest what plans by President Donald Trump's administration to destroy millions of dollars in family planning supplies meant for women living in hardship in Africa.
West Coast states issue joint vaccine recommendations ahead of CDC advisers meeting
Read full article: West Coast states issue joint vaccine recommendations ahead of CDC advisers meetingFour Democratic-led Western states announced joint recommendations Wednesday about who should be vaccinated for seasonal respiratory viruses, including the flu and COVID-19, saying the Trump administration has jeopardized public health by politicizing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fired CDC chief Susan Monarez warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health
Read full article: Fired CDC chief Susan Monarez warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public healthFired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief Susan Monarez is warning senators America’s public health system is headed to a “dangerous place” under Health Secretary Robert F.
Why it’s important to get vaccinated for flu season & how you can qualify for a free flu shot
Read full article: Why it’s important to get vaccinated for flu season & how you can qualify for a free flu shotIf you haven’t gotten vaccinated yet, now is a good time to do it, and we have information on how you can get the flu shot for free, even without insurance.
FDA takes aim at Hims & Hers, weight loss drugs in new advertising blitz
Read full article: FDA takes aim at Hims & Hers, weight loss drugs in new advertising blitzThe Trump administration has issued its first warnings to online services that offer unofficial versions of popular drugs like the blockbuster obesity treatment Wegovy.
How social media can trigger eating disorders
Read full article: How social media can trigger eating disordersIf you scroll through social media, you’re bound to come across a video of an influencer talking about what they eat to “stay skinny.” While that may seem harmless, it can trigger some people to develop an unhealthy relationship with food.
How to pick yourself up out of the ‘end-of-summer slump’ and improve productivity at work
Read full article: How to pick yourself up out of the ‘end-of-summer slump’ and improve productivity at workMany workers report a drop in motivation as summer fades. Experts call it the “end-of-summer slump.” A dip in focus and drive that hits hard after time off. But the good news? It’s fixable, and a few simple changes can reboot your energy and efficiency.
Congress asks whether Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to deadly outbreak will be fit to reopen
Read full article: Congress asks whether Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to deadly outbreak will be fit to reopenLawmakers have summoned Boar's Head deli meat officials to face a federal food safety committee.
Here’s what dermatologists are saying about your skin care routine: Keep it simple
Read full article: Here’s what dermatologists are saying about your skin care routine: Keep it simpleSocial media has a huge influence on skincare routines, often promoting complex do-it-yourself regimens aimed at keeping a youthful appearance.
Vaccine mandates: Jacksonville chief health officer stresses safety, Florida surgeon general defends parental rights
Read full article: Vaccine mandates: Jacksonville chief health officer stresses safety, Florida surgeon general defends parental rightsFlorida’s decision to end school vaccine mandates has sparked debate between health officials and state leaders over public safety and parental rights.
Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
Read full article: Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidiesThere’s bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump administration to award a no-bid contract on research into vaccines and autism
Read full article: Trump administration to award a no-bid contract on research into vaccines and autismFederal health officials intend to award a no-bid contract to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to investigate whether there is a link between vaccinations and autism.
States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendation
Read full article: States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendationThe governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina have signed orders intended to make COVID-19 vaccines available in pharmacies for people without individual prescriptions.
Ebola vaccine reaches the epicenter of Congo's outbreak as officials race to contain the disease
Read full article: Ebola vaccine reaches the epicenter of Congo's outbreak as officials race to contain the diseaseThe World Health Organization said limited access and scarce funds are a challenge in its response to the Ebola outbreak in southern Congo.
Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands
Read full article: Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demandsSenate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is willing to risk a government shutdown at the end of the month if Republicans don’t accept Democratic demands on health care.