HEALTH NEWS
Important Reminder: Never leave a child -- or any of these other items -- in a hot car
Read full article: Important Reminder: Never leave a child -- or any of these other items -- in a hot carWith scorching temperatures in the forecast, we're reminding parents and guardians about the threat of hot car deaths. And there are OTHER things you should never leave in a car on a hot day.
Charges dropped against Utah doctor accused of throwing away $28,000 in COVID vaccine doses
Read full article: Charges dropped against Utah doctor accused of throwing away $28,000 in COVID vaccine dosesThe federal government has dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines worth thousands of dollars during the pandemic.
Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries, UN agency says
Read full article: Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries, UN agency saysSand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries and are taking an increasing toll on health, economies and the environment.
Trump administration sues California over egg prices and blames animal welfare laws
Read full article: Trump administration sues California over egg prices and blames animal welfare lawsThe Trump administration is suing California over its animal welfare laws, claiming they unconstitutionally raised egg prices.
'The Salt Path' is a book that captured the hearts of millions. Now it's mired in controversy
Read full article: 'The Salt Path' is a book that captured the hearts of millions. Now it's mired in controversyThe memoir "The Salt Path" by Raynor Winn, which inspired a film starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, is now embroiled in controversy.
CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 US youth have prediabetes, but experts question scant data
Read full article: CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 US youth have prediabetes, but experts question scant dataA new federal estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adolescents had prediabetes in 2023, far higher than a previous estimate of 1 in 5.
What men need to know about low testosterone
Read full article: What men need to know about low testosteroneThere are many misconceptions when it comes to low testosterone, and that can cause confusion for men. So, how can they know whether they really have it or if they’re dealing with something else?
Kindred Care EMS: A beacon of trust and cultural connection in Jacksonville’s health care landscape
Read full article: Kindred Care EMS: A beacon of trust and cultural connection in Jacksonville’s health care landscapeHandling non-emergency medical transport, Kindred Care’s personnel don’t just show up with a stretcher – they show up with understanding and a focus on care that connects to the community.
Lifesaving game changer: New technology could double distance of available pancreas donors
Read full article: Lifesaving game changer: New technology could double distance of available pancreas donorsRight now, over 800 people are on the national waiting list for this life-saving surgery, but only a fraction will receive one. However, a groundbreaking new method of preserving donor pancreases is offering hope to those waiting.
The UN warns millions will die by 2029 if US funding for HIV programs isn't replaced
Read full article: The UN warns millions will die by 2029 if US funding for HIV programs isn't replacedA new report by the U.N. AIDS agency says the sudden withdrawal of U.S. funding has caused a “systemic shock” to the global effort against AIDS and HIV.
HealthScreen program aims to bridge health care gaps in North Central Florida’s rural communities
Read full article: HealthScreen program aims to bridge health care gaps in North Central Florida’s rural communitiesThe University of Florida’s new HealthScreen program will use mobile health vehicles to send community health workers and nurses throughout North Central Florida to conduct critical health screenings for heart issues, prediabetes and diabetes.
Biden's former doctor refuses to answer questions in House Republican probe
Read full article: Biden's former doctor refuses to answer questions in House Republican probePresident Joe Biden’s White House physician is refusing to answer questions as part of the House Republican investigation into Biden’s health in office.
How summer weather can trigger migraines and how to avoid them
Read full article: How summer weather can trigger migraines and how to avoid themAn estimated 39 million Americans live with migraines. Excessively hot weather can bring on symptoms and trigger an attack. A neurologist explains how to avoid summer migraines and headaches.
Burned Out: St. Johns County Fire Union pushes for healthier work-life balance
Read full article: Burned Out: St. Johns County Fire Union pushes for healthier work-life balanceOn Wednesday, the St. Johns County Firefighters Union is meeting with county officials to continue to push for a major change: a healthier work schedule. This will be the second meeting between the two sides in the contract negotiation process.
3-minute lifesaving test can detect esophageal cancer early
Read full article: 3-minute lifesaving test can detect esophageal cancer earlyThis year, more than 22,000 Americans face a chilling diagnosis — esophageal cancer. A new 3-minute in-office test is offering a critical window for early detection.
The biggest gender-affirming care center for trans kids in the US is closing, prompting protests
Read full article: The biggest gender-affirming care center for trans kids in the US is closing, prompting protestsProtesters are rallying against the closure of a major gender-affirming care center for kids and teenagers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Investigation of Jacksonville man suspected of knowingly spreading an STD sheds light on health concerns
Read full article: Investigation of Jacksonville man suspected of knowingly spreading an STD sheds light on health concernsA months-long investigation of a Jacksonville man suspected of knowingly spreading an STD to two unsuspecting women has led to his arrest.
The first drug to treat infants sick with malaria is approved by Swiss authority
Read full article: The first drug to treat infants sick with malaria is approved by Swiss authoritySwitzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants.
Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way for a conversion therapy ban to be made permanent
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way for a conversion therapy ban to be made permanentThe Wisconsin Supreme Court has cleared the way for the state to permanently enact a ban on conversion therapy.
US adults want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: US adults want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds most Americans do not want the government to focus on increasing birth rates, despite efforts by the Trump administration to make this a priority.
When all else fails, researchers find new therapy for melanoma
Read full article: When all else fails, researchers find new therapy for melanomaMelanoma is a type of aggressive skin cancer that is the fifth most deadly cancer. Surgery, immunotherapy and chemo are the typical treatments. But now, the FDA has approved a groundbreaking new therapy for patients battling late-stage melanoma, offering hope when options run out.
Student loan cancellation program could become Trump retribution tool, some advocates fear
Read full article: Student loan cancellation program could become Trump retribution tool, some advocates fearPresident Donald Trump is revamping the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, sparking concerns it could become a tool for political retribution.
Doctors and public health organizations sue Kennedy over vaccine policy change
Read full article: Doctors and public health organizations sue Kennedy over vaccine policy changeDoctors groups and public health organizations are suing the U.S. government over the decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for most children and pregnant women.
American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study finds
Read full article: American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study findsA new study shows that the health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to experience obesity, chronic diseases and other problems.