Israeli ground and air strikes have hit northern and southern Gaza, killing aid-seekers and those sheltering in tents and homes.

Reusable menstrual products, including cups, discs and period underwear, have gained traction as a cost-effective, long-lasting, environmental alternative to single-use products.

A Georgia man who had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal has been identified as the shooter who opened fire late Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, killing a police officer.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended a new military offensive in Gaza that’s more sweeping than previously announced.

More than 70 million Americans have experienced the muggiest start to summer on record, with climate change increasing humidity in the Eastern U.S. An Associated Press analysis shows that parts of 20 states and Washington, D.

A review by The Associated Press shows that several of President Donald Trump’s nominees to the federal courts have revealed anti-abortion views, been associated with anti-abortion groups or defended abortion restrictions.

Many of President Donald Trump's picks to be federal judges have revealed anti-abortion views, been associated with anti-abortion groups or defended abortion restrictions.

International condemnation is growing over Israel’s decision for a military takeover of Gaza City.

A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a Georgia man who opened fire Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal.

A man previously convicted of sexual assault who killed a Connecticut visiting nurse at a halfway house has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder.

Authorities say a Florida woman posed as a licensed nurse and provided medical care to thousands of patients.

Some students may be excited to head back to school, but others might feel a bit anxious. It’s a new year, with new classes and teachers, and, for some students, it can all feel a little overwhelming.

Under President Donald Trump’s leadership, the United States has withdrawn from international negotiations and commitments, particularly around climate.

Consumer Reports shares smart strategies to help get everyone organized, motivated, and ready for a fresh start.

Women in Liberia are leading the charge against the rampant drug abuse ravaging youths in the West African nation.

Health Secretary Robert F.

Hundreds of Harvard researchers have fallen victim to the freeze on funding by the Trump administration.

A new federal report finds that most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods.

Clinical research centers across the US, including the Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research, are being impacted by the Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement to cancel contracts and withdraw funding for vaccines being developed to combat viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

U.S. health officials have issued warnings on two separate Boston Scientific heart devices recently linked to injuries and deaths.

President Donald Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a "miracle" for combating COVID-19.

Research shows mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Authorities in Belarus have launched new raids and detentions against government critics who participated in opposition rallies abroad earlier this year.

Egypt's foreign minister has criticized the international response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called it shameful.

Three new studies highlight the severe health impacts of recent wildfires on Maui and in Los Angeles.

Multiple cases of West Nile virus have been reported here in the United States. For those unfamiliar, the virus is transmitted through mosquitoes and is most active this time of year.

Low-income families can still apply for free or reduced-price meals, and students on programs like SNAP will be automatically registered.

Chinese authorities have taken action to curb the spread of chikungunya, a virus causing fever and joint pain.

A new Florida law now makes it mandatory for new student-athletes to get their heart checked before they can play a sport in high school.

Chinese authorities are battling a chikungunya virus outbreak using nets, insecticide, and drones.

The mother of the man who killed four people at a Manhattan office tower home to the NFL told 911 dispatchers during a 2022 incident when he threatened to kill himself that he suffered from a sports-related concussion and other issues.

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

The Gates Foundation has committed $2.5 billion over five years to advance women's health research.

Public health officials in Florida are reporting 21 cases of campylobacter and E.

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City has killed three people and sickened more than five dozen since late July.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is calling for an end to abortion coverage in the medical plans for veterans and their families.

Republican congressman Mike Flood has gotten an earful during a Nebraska town hall held to defend his support of President Donald Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts law.

Backpacks are a perfect way to carry school supplies, but if they are worn incorrectly or stuffed to the brim, they can lead to discomfort and soreness for some students.

Jon Vredenburg, a registered dietitian and nutritionist with UF Health, guided us through a local grocery store, starting with the produce aisle.

You’ve probably seen headlines about microplastics and nanoplastics. But what exactly are they, and why do they have everyone talking?

The World Health Organization has closed in on its bold goal of eradicating polio several times, but the paralytic virus is entrenched in parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

An inmate executed by Tennessee without deactivating his implanted defibrillator said he was in serious pain after the lethal injection started.

Nations have started a crucial meeting to finalize a treaty to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis.

Tennessee plans to execute Byron Black without deactivating his defibrillator, raising concerns about potential shocks during the lethal injection.

Symptoms of dehydration can include extreme thirst, dry mouth, headache, fatigue, dizziness, racing heart, loss of appetite, dark colored urine, cramps, and flushed skin.

Somalia is seeing quiet agricultural revolution centered around camels.

Senate Bill 1070, also known as the “Second Chance Act,” requires at least one electrocardiogram, also known as an “EKG,” in addition to the already required physical for any Florida student attempting to participate in high school sports.

COVID-19 activity is rising in much of the country.

U.S. health officials have told more than a half-dozen of the nation’s top medical organizations that they will no longer help establish vaccination recommendations.

Lindsey and Tim Pierce have welcomed a baby boy using a 30-year-old embryo.

Democratic attorneys general and others are accusing President Donald Trump of intimidating hospitals into dropping gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

Football great Deion Sanders recently revealed he had bladder cancer. He decided to have his bladder removed and is now cancer-free.

Delayed treatments, canceled doctor visits and skipped prescriptions: Researchers say all will increase because of the tax and spending bill signed into law by President Donald Trump earlier this summer.

The Trump administration says it is weighing what to do with family planning supplies stored in Europe.

Fires, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes are all dangerous, but did you know that extreme heat kills more people in the U.S. than any other weather event?

U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high.

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to relax rules aimed at reducing auto tailpipe emissions.

A bipartisan program in Michigan aims to address the high costs of parenting by giving mothers thousands of dollars in cash with no strings attached.

Are you an early bird or a night owl? Well, about 60% of people are in the middle with only slight preferences either way.

Seventeen experts ousted from a U.S. vaccine committee are expressing little faith in what the panel has become.

President Donald Trump has downplayed the influence of Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur known for her incendiary social media presence, in his administration’s decision-making.

President Donald Trump's announcement of a new private health tracking system to help patients access their health records and monitor wellness is raising a host of privacy concerns.

The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.

Dr. Vinay Prasad is stepping down as the Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine regulator after a brief tenure.

West Virginia is banning seven artificial dyes from school meals before the start of class.

This summer, President Donald Trump has begun to chisel back Medicaid and food stamps.

At least 48 Palestinians have been killed while waiting for food at a crossing in the Gaza Strip.

The man who killed four people in the New York City skyscraper that is home to NFL headquarters carried a note blaming the league for his mental health problems.

Susan Monarez is becoming the next director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A group of more than 20 states are suing the Trump administration over efforts to cut Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood.

Residents in the Southeast U.S. are no strangers to hot weather in the summertime.

U.S. health officials are cracking down on an opioid-related ingredient being added to drinks, supplements and other products.

Back-to-school shopping is in full swing, and parents might be wondering whether they should be getting their child a smartphone this year.

When big infrastructure projects spring up, one crucial law — the National Environmental Policy Act — has for decades been a key way the government has required powerful industry interests to consider the environment and the public’s voice.

The Vegan Chef Challenge is coming to Jacksonville for the entire month of August. We got a special preview Tuesday on The Morning Show with some simple recipes that are delicious and healthy.

Shares of drugmaker Sarepta Therapeutics surged in afterhours trading Monday after the company said it would resume shipping its gene therapy.

Hollis Mitchell hopes her story can encourage others who are currently fighting rare forms of cancer because she knows firsthand what they may be going through, both mentally and physically.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says no one in Gaza is starving.

Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier.

A United Nations report highlights rising food insecurity in Africa, with over 1 billion people unable to afford a healthy diet in 2024.

A federal judge says Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding.

As northeast Florida families prepare for another school year, a Jacksonville pediatrician with more than 40 years of medical experience is sounding an alarm over falling vaccination rates for the immunizations required for school-age children.

Air quality alerts are common in the summer, and they might be easy to overlook. But at the end of the day, they’re something parents should keep top of mind.

A former Ukrainian prisoner of war has embraced life with urgency since his release in April.

People with experimental brain implants often turn to the treatment as a last resort, hoping to improve their health when everything else has failed.

This year's United Nations climate conference in November is in Belem, Brazil, a city facing high poverty and infrastructure challenges.

Dr. David Nabarro, a British physician who led the U.N. response to some of the biggest health crises in recent years, including bird flu, Ebola and the coronavirus pandemic, has died.

Congress is considering proposals from President Donald Trump to slash funding for disability rights centers in each state, and advocates worry that they could lose more than 60% their federal dollars.

Continuous glucose monitors that track the rise and fall of sugar in person's blood are growing in popularity.

The Trump administration is investigating the Oregon Department of Education after receiving a complaint from a conservative non-profit group alleging the state was violating civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams.

China is experiencing a chikungunya outbreak with thousands of cases reported in the south over two weeks.

The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorizing a twice-yearly injectable drug to prevent HIV.

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez is the first Democrat to officially enter the race for governor.

A new poll shows Americans’ views of the Supreme Court have moderated somewhat since the court’s standing dropped sharply after its ruling overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022.

While treatments like sprays, irrigations and pills are often the first line of defense, a staggering 80% of people suffering sinusitis just can’t find relief. Now, there’s a potentially game-changing approach that is helping patients breathe easier again.

Thousands of doctors in England's state-funded health system have walked off the job in a five-day strike over pay.

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to cut hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding in its push to roll back federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

A West Virginia judge has allowed children from three families to attend school without required vaccinations.

A new poll finds that despite dramatic changes in abortion availability, support for abortion rights among U.S. adults is close to where it was just before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

According to recent data, the average life expectancy for women hovers around 80 years, while for men, it trails behind at just 74.