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Bees have some ways to cope with a warming Earth, but researchers fear for their future
Read full article: Bees have some ways to cope with a warming Earth, but researchers fear for their futureAs global temperatures rise under climate change, the bees responsible for pollinating many crops are under increasing stress and scientists are trying to understand how they are affected.
As Trump's raids ramp up, a Texas region's residents stay inside — even when they need medical care
Read full article: As Trump's raids ramp up, a Texas region's residents stay inside — even when they need medical careImmigrants in Texas's Rio Grande Valley are avoiding medical care due to intensified deportation efforts under the Trump administration.
Delayed Diagnosis: Jax woman with life-altering health challenges details journey after 18-month fight for diagnosis
Read full article: Delayed Diagnosis: Jax woman with life-altering health challenges details journey after 18-month fight for diagnosisWhat would you do if you knew something was seriously wrong but, time and time again, doctors would not take your concerns seriously? That is a part of one Jacksonville woman’s experience as she battles some significant health challenges.
Harvard seeks billions in funding restored at a pivotal hearing in its standoff with Trump
Read full article: Harvard seeks billions in funding restored at a pivotal hearing in its standoff with TrumpHarvard University appeared in federal court Monday, challenging $2.6 billion in funding cuts by the Trump administration.
How what you eat can affect chronic diseases, restore mental health
Read full article: How what you eat can affect chronic diseases, restore mental healthWe’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat.” But can what you eat really fix chronic diseases like high blood pressure and depression?
Israeli forces push into parts of a central Gaza city that the war had largely spared
Read full article: Israeli forces push into parts of a central Gaza city that the war had largely sparedIsraeli ground troops for the first time have pushed into areas of a central Gaza city where several aid groups are based.
Gene therapy maker Sarepta tells FDA it won't halt shipments despite patient deaths
Read full article: Gene therapy maker Sarepta tells FDA it won't halt shipments despite patient deathsDrugmaker Sarepta Therapeutics says it won’t comply with a request from U.S. regulators to halt all shipments of its gene therapy.
3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status
Read full article: 3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal statusThree Democratic-led states that led the way in offering free health care to low-income people who are in the U.S. without legal permission are either limiting or ending the programs because of significant budget concerns.
Two surrogates speak out about California couple under investigation
Read full article: Two surrogates speak out about California couple under investigationAuthorities are investigating a Southern California couple after their infant child was taken to a hospital with a traumatic head injury and 21 children were discovered in their custody.
Man pulled into MRI machine after he walked into an exam room wearing a chain necklace
Read full article: Man pulled into MRI machine after he walked into an exam room wearing a chain necklaceA man was pulled into an MRI machine in New York after he walked into the room wearing a large chain necklace.
Interest in martial arts is increasing. So are concussions, UF study finds
Read full article: Interest in martial arts is increasing. So are concussions, UF study findsMore students involved in martial arts are ending up in the ER with concussions, a new University of Florida Health study shows. And those injuries are happening more often in practice or class than in formal competition.
Heart & vascular expert explains President Trump’s ‘chronic venous insufficiency’
Read full article: Heart & vascular expert explains President Trump’s ‘chronic venous insufficiency’Dr. Majdi Ashchi, a renowned heart and vascular expert with Ashchi Heart and Vascular Center, joined us on The Morning Show to answer your questions about "chronic venous insufficiency."
Questions about surrogacy are raised in case of California couple with house brimming with kids
Read full article: Questions about surrogacy are raised in case of California couple with house brimming with kidsThe removal of 21 children from a Los Angeles-area couple has put a spotlight on the practice of using surrogates to build a family.
Trump says Coke will shift to cane sugar. But increasingly, shoppers want no sugar in their sodas
Read full article: Trump says Coke will shift to cane sugar. But increasingly, shoppers want no sugar in their sodasThe debate over whether Coca-Cola should use high-fructose corn syrup or cane sugar in its signature cola obscures an important fact: Consumers are increasingly looking for Coke with no sugar at all.
Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults
Read full article: Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adultsThe White House says President Donald Trump had a recent medical checkup after he noticed “mild swelling” in his lower legs.
Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients' personal data, including addresses, to ICE
Read full article: Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients' personal data, including addresses, to ICEU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will gain access to personally identifiable information for all of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees.
JASMYN says help is still available after 988 hotline service tailored to LGBTQ+ youth ends
Read full article: JASMYN says help is still available after 988 hotline service tailored to LGBTQ+ youth endsThe 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults on July 17, according to a statement on a federal agency’s website.
Healthy babies born in Britain after scientists used DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease
Read full article: Healthy babies born in Britain after scientists used DNA from three people to avoid genetic diseaseResearchers report that eight healthy babies were born with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passing rare diseases to their children.
PEPFAR keeps millions of people with HIV alive and may be spared from Trump spending cuts
Read full article: PEPFAR keeps millions of people with HIV alive and may be spared from Trump spending cutsThe program known as PEPFAR is one of the most effective and popular U.S. foreign aid projects in history, and the government says it has saved the lives of over 25 million people around the world with HIV.
Congress targeted Planned Parenthood for defunding, but also caught a Maine health care provider
Read full article: Congress targeted Planned Parenthood for defunding, but also caught a Maine health care providerPlanned Parenthood isn't the only abortion provider that stands to lose Medicaid payments under a budget plan signed by President Donald Trump.
Signs, symptoms and prevention of flesh-eating bacterial infection
Read full article: Signs, symptoms and prevention of flesh-eating bacterial infectionA local doctor shares her expertise about the Vibrio vulnificus infection that's claimed the lives of four Floridians this year, including a St. Johns County resident.
Federal judge reverses rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports
Read full article: Federal judge reverses rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reportsA federal judge in Texas removed a Biden-era finalized rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have removed medical debt from credit reports.
Senate votes to move ahead with Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cuts
Read full article: Senate votes to move ahead with Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cutsSenate Republicans have advanced President Donald Trump’s request to cancel some $9 billion in previously approved spending.
Power Interviewing: Strategies for neurodivergent job success
Read full article: Power Interviewing: Strategies for neurodivergent job successYou can be the most qualified candidate on paper, yet the interview process itself can be a significant hurdle. For some, particularly those who are neurodivergent, navigating traditional interview expectations can present unique challenges.
Jacksonville man hopes personal experience with hospice reminds others to ‘Check On Your Mom’
Read full article: Jacksonville man hopes personal experience with hospice reminds others to ‘Check On Your Mom’A Jacksonville man is using his personal loss to help others navigate the difficult journey of caring for a loved one in hospice.
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.
Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump administration says
Read full article: Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump administration saysThe Trump administration says it will restrict immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program.
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.
Here are some things you can do to be better prepared for major flooding
Read full article: Here are some things you can do to be better prepared for major floodingCatastrophic floods often bring with them loss of power, cuts to key emergency communications and sudden hazardous situations that leave victims with only minutes or seconds to seek higher ground and stay safe.
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.
Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged Texas
Read full article: Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged TexasThe psychological toll of recovering the bodies of flood victims in Texas is drawing increased attention as the death toll rises.
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.
A local mom thought the car seat she picked out for her daughter was cute. She later found out it was an unsafe knockoff
Read full article: A local mom thought the car seat she picked out for her daughter was cute. She later found out it was an unsafe knockoffA Jacksonville mom learned a lesson the hard way when she unknowingly buckled her newborn into a fake car seat, thinking it was safe.
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.
Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimates
Read full article: Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimatesScientists have linked last week’s European heat wave to human-caused climate change and estimate that climate change was responsible for 1,500 deaths.
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.
Trump administration pulls back on plans to rewrite Biden-era asbestos ban
Read full article: Trump administration pulls back on plans to rewrite Biden-era asbestos banThe Trump administration is dropping plans to allow continued use of the last type of asbestos legally allowed in U.S. manufacturing after an outcry from asbestos opponents.
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.
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.
Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cut
Read full article: Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cutStates and rural health advocacy groups are sounding the alarm that Congress’ slashing of Medicaid will devastate already financially fragile rural hospitals.
Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running into visa issues
Read full article: Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running into visa issuesSome hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international medical residents set to start their training this week were delayed by the Trump administration’s travel and visa restrictions.
EPA puts on leave 139 employees who spoke out against policies under Trump
Read full article: EPA puts on leave 139 employees who spoke out against policies under TrumpThe Environmental Protection Agency has placed on administrative leave 139 employees who signed a so-called “declaration of dissent” against the federal agency's policies.
Latin America’s top human rights court says states have duty to act on climate crisis
Read full article: Latin America’s top human rights court says states have duty to act on climate crisisLatin America's top human rights court has issued a groundbreaking advisory opinion linking states’ human rights obligations to their duty to address climate change.
North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'
Read full article: North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed three anti-DEI bills and another targeting transgender rights.
Supreme Court rejects Montana's bid to revive parental consent law for minors' abortions
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects Montana's bid to revive parental consent law for minors' abortionsThe Supreme Court won't hear a case involving a push to revive a law that minors must have their parents’ permission for an abortion in Montana.
How to keep yourself, family safe when setting off fireworks at home
Read full article: How to keep yourself, family safe when setting off fireworks at homeThe Fourth of July is Friday, and that means lots of food, fun and fireworks. If you’re planning to set off fireworks, it’s important to be careful.
How pulse field ablation could have you walking hours after AFib surgery
Read full article: How pulse field ablation could have you walking hours after AFib surgeryPeople with AFib have a five-times increased risk of stroke compared to people without it, and the strokes can be more severe than strokes from other causes.
House Republicans are ready to finish Trump’s big tax cuts bill after Democrat’s marathon speech
Read full article: House Republicans are ready to finish Trump’s big tax cuts bill after Democrat’s marathon speechHouse Republicans have propelled President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage.
Fears in Massachusetts that Trump's bill could unravel health safety net
Read full article: Fears in Massachusetts that Trump's bill could unravel health safety netIn the state that served as the model for Obamacare, advocates and health care workers fear the Trump administration is dismantling the program piece-by-piece.
FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staff
Read full article: FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staffA top official at the Food and Drug Administration recently overruled government scientists on the availability of two COVID-19 vaccines.
Nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled over possible listeria contamination
Read full article: Nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled over possible listeria contaminationThe maker of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of the product because it may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill
Read full article: How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax billAn empty hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, offers an evocative illustration of why Republican Sen. Thom Tillis would buck his party and its leaders to vote down President Trump’s signature domestic policy package.
Wegovy and Zepbound prices fall, but access to the obesity drugs still isn’t guaranteed
Read full article: Wegovy and Zepbound prices fall, but access to the obesity drugs still isn’t guaranteedPrices are falling for the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound, but steady access to the drugs remains challenging.