Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to a new industry: psychedelic retreats.

Doctors say this year’s allergy season is arriving earlier, lasting longer and hitting harder than in years past. Experts say it’s not just pollen. Warmer temperatures and higher carbon dioxide levels are giving plants a head start on blooming and producing more pollen than before.

Countries across Central Europe have pulled HiPP baby food off shelves after rat poison was found in some jars over the weekend.

Inviting people over is a good way to strengthen social connections, but pressure to clean every room and prepare a table of good food before guests arrive can get in the way.

President Donald Trump has directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine.

Animal-derived skin care products are gaining popularity, from salmon sperm facials to moisturizers made with beef tallow — the fat around a cow's internal organs.

Carfentanil has experienced a drastic resurgence across the U.S., causing hundreds of unsuspecting drug users to overdose.

Water sample testing is underway, but DOH-Clay said even though the presence of toxins hasn’t been confirmed yet, people should proceed as if they’re there.

Wildfires used to die down and even stop at night with cooler temperatures and increased humidity.

A West Virginia transgender girl who competes on her high school girls' track team says she's focused on having fun with her friends.

If you haven’t fired up your grill since last summer, now’s the time to give it some attention. Consumer Reports says a little maintenance before grilling season can help your grill run better, last longer, and—most importantly—stay safe to use.

More than 155 million Americans visit the emergency room each year and doctors say many of those trips are preventable. So what everyday habits are sending people to the ER? And what simple changes could keep you out?

Agape Health and Wellness Center and New Breed Creation Life Center will host a community health fair offering free screenings, resources and family support on Saturday, April 25.

The Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting farmers.

Police say a man carrying a backpack with an AR-style pistol inside has been arrested after walking into Aetna's headquarters in Connecticut.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodged arrows from angry Democrats as he kicked off an expected sprint of seven hearings in Congress over the next seven days.

A new study finds the worrisome rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger adults is concentrated in people with less education.

Employees on the autism spectrum and employers that want to embrace neurodiversity can make work environments more welcoming for people who may struggle with job-related social interactions.

Arizona’s largest utility has agreed not to cut off electrical service to customers for nonpayment while high temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or above.

The interactive gaming platform Roblox, popular among children and teens, has reached an over $12 million agreement with the state of Nevada over its protections for young users.

The World Health Organization says vaccination programs across Africa have saved more than 50 million lives over the past five decades, but progress is slowing in some countries.

Federal health officials will meet this summer to consider easing restrictions on a controversial group of drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement.

The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering whether facilities that recycle plastic chemically should be held to the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators.

Many Americans are turning to artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT for health advice.

A former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist has pleaded guilty to sexual abuse charges in connection with the sexual assault of several patients over his career, after an appeals court reversed his conviction earlier this year.

The trial of seven health care professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona has resumed in Argentina.

Energy drinks are everywhere these days. Many of them look like sports hydration drinks and taste like candy. But a new Consumer Reports investigation finds what’s inside those drinks may be more than you’re bargaining for.

With more than 100,000 people on the national transplant waiting list, becoming an organ donor can save more lives than you think.

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was prepared to spend this past NBA season in the shadows, fighting his way back from a torn right Achilles tendon.

Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water.

Local opposition to solar has long been an obstacle for green energy developers in the United States, but some communities are working to reverse local restrictions.

If you have a habit of wearing headphones all the time or have children who do, it’s important to make sure the volume isn’t too loud. Reports show hearing loss from headphones is a growing concern.

Suspected militants have opened fire on a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwestern Pakistan, killing one of them and wounding four others.

Music festival season is here, bringing outdoor fun, music and dancing.

Many adults who could benefit from hearing aids don't use them.

Springing the Blues Festival returns to Jacksonville Beach this weekend and will feature an incredibly special moment: longtime festival board member Lloyd Hyatt, a cancer survivor, will meet the young German man whose stem cell donation saved Hyatt’s life.

Experts say intermittent fasting is a good way to lose weight. While there are benefits, there are some things to be aware of.

President Donald Trump's administration has admitted to a major error in data used to justify a federal fraud probe into New York’s Medicaid program.

The Environmental Protection Agency has gutted rules that target waste from burning coal.

A recent change by the Food and Drug Administration has consumer advocates worried that food labels are about to get a lot more confusing.

For both men and women, early detection, targeted drugs, immunotherapy, and precision medicine, tailored to each person’s cancer, are driving a decrease in death rates.

Abortion opponents are increasingly frustrated with the Trump administration's reluctance to restrict access to abortion pills.

Kara Swisher begins her new CNN series on longevity and health in a cemetery, reflecting on her father's death.

Pausing to decompress in a parked car can help you reset, if you keep a few things in mind.

Health Secretary Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_ is launching a new podcast called “The Secretary Kennedy Podcast.”.

New 2024 data shows Duval County is seeing higher birth rates than the state average — but fewer moms are getting early prenatal care, and more are going without care altogether.

A federal judge has ruled that the abortion drug mifepristone can continue to be dispensed by mail to people with prescriptions, at least for now.

Gary Woodlands is back at the Masters this week, fresh off his victory at the Houston Open.

While a lot of attention is currently on fentanyl, in the past few years, a new drug has been slowly causing damage: Kratom. And — it’s legal in most of the U.S.

A Jacksonville single mother says she was hit with a $2,000 debt collection notice after leaving an apartment she describes as overrun with roaches — even though she says property management told her she owed nothing for breaking her lease.

Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations while trying to contain an ongoing outbreak that has killed more than 100 children.

Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products.

Can a single therapy session make a difference.

OneBlood is hosting blood drives at 8 local Culver’s locations on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 in honor of Lilly Kishore. Kishore died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2021 when she was 21 years old.

For more than two years, HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital has been treating patients dealing with essential tremors with a non-invasive procedure. There are several tests one doctor asks his patients to do throughout the treatment to make sure they get the best results.

It’s time to tidy up your home with Spring cleaning on a budget, from paper towels to multi-purpose cleaners and tried and true hacks, but with so many cleaners on store shelves, how do you know which ones are worth buying? Consumer Reports put them to the test.

A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials.

The American Academy of Pediatrics reports 40% to 50% of youth athletes feel stressed by sports-related expectations. So how can parents help their children enjoy the game without feeling overwhelmed?

A rural Nebraska family’s lifeline hospital now sits at the center of a national fight over Medicaid cuts.

With Easter around the corner, food safety experts say you can still dye Easter eggs and eat them safely if you handle them right.

Federal officials have arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could slap long-threatened pharmaceutical tariffs of up to 100% on some patented drugs from companies that don’t reach deals with his administration in the coming months.

Donna Gainer was enjoying life by hiking, biking and eating healthy. So it was a surprise when she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. A routine screening uncovered complex polyps.

Congo has declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak, which is believed to have caused over 2,200 deaths.

Mississippi lawmakers have passed a bill that could imprison people for up to 10 years for distributing abortion-inducing medication.

There’s a delicate, ever-changing balance between what’s normal and abnormal for estrogen levels in a woman's body. But if you’re looking for a graph that says how high or low estrogen levels should be, you won’t be able to find one.

A post-mortem examination shows a New Zealand professional rugby player who died by suspected suicide last year had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions.

A bipartisan group of senators is aiming to relieve high insulin costs for more Americans.

Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are creating virtual replicas of patients’ hearts so they can test how to fix a life-threatening irregular heartbeat before treating the real organ.

U.S. health officials have approved a new weight-loss pill from Eli Lilly.

Pollution levels in Iowa's water have been abnormally high this winter.

Across Greece and in Orthodox communities around the world, a centuries-old Lenten fast offers a modern lesson in diet and discipline.

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration's effort to change the criteria for using tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful.

Pickleball has surged in popularity in recent years, growing more than 223% since 2020 and becoming the country’s fastest-growing sport.

For many Jacksonville residents, going to the dentist isn’t just about oral health -- it’s about finding the time.

The Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.

A local research group is preparing to launch a first-of-its-kind gene editing study aimed at helping people with severe cholesterol conditions, and it could permanently change how the disease is treated.

Therapy study puts Jacksonville on the map for state-of-the-art research

A Florida hospital has dropped a lawsuit that aimed to force a discharged patient to leave her hospital room.

A large donation to mental health research is getting even bigger.

About 100 of the nation’s most contaminated toxic waste sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires, a potential public health threat to millions of Americans.

The leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” has been sentenced to 9 years in prison on federal forced labor charges.

More and more women are having babies later in life.

California is the first state to require food makers to add folic acid, a crucial vitamin, to corn masa flour used to make tortillas and other foods.

As electric-bike usage has risen, so have e-bike injuries, and regulations in cities and states throughout the country are rapidly changing.

Doulas provide physical and emotional support before, during and after birth.

Imagine your heart not functioning properly and you not knowing for years! That’s the reality of people with aortic valve disease.

A Colorado woman whose son died from a fentanyl-laced pill he bought through social media is celebrating a pair of verdicts this week against Meta and YouTube.

Health officials say nine people, including children, have been sickened in an expanding outbreak of E.

Earlier this week a jury in California this found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.

The Trump administration is seeking an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, citing national security as it wages war on Iran.

AFib, an irregular and often very fast heart rhythm, can lead to blood clots in the heart and significantly increase the chance of someone having a stroke. Now, more doctors are using a transformative way to treat patients with AFib called a concomitant procedure.

Dry age-related macular degeneration is the most common type — it happens when small deposits form under the retina, causing cells in the eye’s macula to die off. There’s currently no cure, but breakthroughs are on the horizon.

The U.S. agency that provides healthcare to Native Americans has a facilities problem.

For some, GLP-1 drugs feel like a weight-loss miracle. For others, the weight comes right back after they stop taking them, which has led a Jacksonville-area clinical research group to work on finding a solution.

Two landmark jury verdicts against social media companies have arrived in a long line of lawsuits alleging harm to children who use platforms including Instagram and YouTube.

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it would allow gas stations to continue selling slightly cheaper E15 this summer in a move that may be good for drivers and corn growers but will likely contribute to air pollution.

Bodies come in all shapes and sizes. But research shows fat distribution, where weight is stored, can be linked to different health risks.

Many older Americans end up relying on Medicaid for long-term care because Medicare rarely covers daily help like bathing or eating.

Dutch food scientist Huub Lelieveld has won the World Food Prize for shaping modern food processing safety standards used worldwide.