A group of researchers led by a University of Florida Health scientist is recommending universal immunization of pregnant women and infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) following a yearslong study of the impact of hospitalizing children with the illness, UF Health said on Wednesday.

The World Health Organization says an Ebola outbreak in southern Congo is starting to be contained.

A study says more than 54,600 children younger than 5 in Gaza may be acutely malnourished, with more than 12,800 severely affected.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law phasing out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals.

A New York county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities has been halted for now.

A new UNICEF report has found that the number of children displaced by violence in Haiti has nearly doubled to 680,000.

The new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas spells trouble for rural parts of the U.S. that rely on immigrants to fill vacancies in skilled professions.

The International Committee of the Red Cross says over 200 health facilities in eastern Congo face medicine shortages due to fighting in the region and a lack of humanitarian funding.

Doctors are offering a minimally invasive option for patients diagnosed early. Our expert tells you how this procedure works and why it could change treatment forever.

Robert Roberson hopes he will again avoid becoming the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.

Planned Parenthood officials say in court filings that Missouri's Republican attorney general is trying to get the medical records of patients who’ve had abortions.

In a story published Oct. 7, 2025, about teen pregnancy prevention grants, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of the federal agency overseeing the policy.

It’s a common respiratory virus that can cause mild symptoms similar to a cold, but respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, can be dangerous, even deadly, for those who are more vulnerable.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The perfect time to bring attention to a disease that affects one in every eight women. While treatments have saved many lives, they come at a cost.

To hear party leaders talk, the seventh day of the government shutdown sounded a lot like the first.

A majority of Supreme Court justices seem to be leaning in favor of a Christian counselor who is challenging bans on LGBTQ+ “conversion therapy” for kids as a violation of her First Amendment rights.

Federal health officials have issued a public health alert for certain Hello Fresh subscription meals containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria.

A New York judge has upheld a Long Island county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has adopted recommendations by a new group of vaccine advisers, and has stopped recommending COVID-19 shots for anyone.

Several groups and nonprofit organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over the canceling of a $7 billion Solar for All program intended to make solar power accessible to more than 900,000 lower-income Americans.

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries.

Lewis Moody, a former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been diagnosed with ALS.

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Parkinson’s disease affects millions of people, and while there’s no cure, community support and wellness programs help patients manage symptoms and maintain quality of life.

Nearly 20,000 people participated in the First Coast Heart Walk on Saturday to fund research for those affected by heart disease and stroke.

Authorities in Brazil have issued warnings about methanol poisoning linked to distilled beverages.

A nonprofit group in Miami is helping reduce the strain on emergency rooms by providing homeless people with health care where they live.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a package of bills aimed at shoring up food assistance, rural health care and public broadcasting in response to recently enacted federal cuts.

A new poll conducted just prior to the current government shutdown showed most Americans wanted Congress to extend tax credits that could expire at the end of the year.

Have you heard replacing meat with plant-based foods is better for the planet and can be better for your health too, but you don’t know where to start.

New Mexico legislators moved quickly to prop up funding for food assistance and rural health care services in response to President Donald Trump’s cuts in federal spending on Medicaid and nutrition programs.

Scientists are presenting new evidence that the worst effects of climate change can’t be avoided without a major transformation of food systems.

Nebraska officials have missed a deadline to grant licenses to marijuana growers under a new medical marijuana law approved by voters.

The Glynn County Health Department is offering free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

Federal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from some abortion opponents aligned with President Donald Trump.

While it might seem harmless, nail biting can actually increase your risk of infection.

The idea of meditating can be intimidating to beginners.

Pepsi has a new challenge: Keeping products like Gatorade and Cheetos vivid and colorful without the artificial dyes that U.S. consumers are increasingly rejecting.

Andrew Cuomo is apologizing to New York City’s Jewish community for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic when he was governor.

Senate Democrats kept their promise to reject any Republican spending bill that didn’t extend or restore health care benefits, choosing instead to force a government shutdown.

It's flu vaccine time again.

After a career as a presidential aide, publisher of two newspapers and CNN president, Tom Johnson has plenty of stories to swap.

A network of medical clinics that serves low-income residents in Maine says it is shutting down its primary care operations because of Trump administration cuts to abortion providers.

Walmart says it plans to remove synthetic dyes and 30 other food additives from its store brands sold in the United States by January 2027.

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A British High Court judge has ruled that a company linked to a lingerie tycoon must repay the government more than 121 million pounds.

Democrats agree it's time to fight.

Nearly 40 percent of Americans have high cholesterol and many have no idea. There’s also a lot of misinformation circulating.

The Environmental Protection Agency faces challenges during a government shutdown.

New Mexico legislators are pushing to shore up safety-net spending in response to President Donald Trump’s spending and tax cuts, in a state with one of the highest enrollment rates for Medicaid and federal food assistance.

St. Johns County Fire and Rescue has significantly improved survival rates by carrying blood to critical accident scenes. Here's how the program works

Federal officials have sued pro-Palestinian demonstrators involved in a heated protest last year outside a New Jersey synagogue.

Drugmaker Pfizer has agreed to lower drug costs under a deal struck with President Donald Trump's administration.

Oregon scientists used human skin cells to create fertilizable eggs, a step in the quest to develop lab-grown eggs or sperm to one day help people conceive.

Maybe you’ve seen those colorful cups with oversized straws, filled with a sweet drink and chewy little pearls. Bubble tea, or boba, has become a favorite, especially with young people. But new safety tests from Consumer Reports show the popular drink may come with a hidden serious concern: lead.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has brought hundreds of fraud cases in the last five years that are heavily reliant on transactional data with the goal of revoking people’s federal food benefits.

Odds are your heart’s been broken before. But it’s more than a simple hurtful feeling. Broken heart syndrome is a condition where some of your heart muscle weakens rapidly. This typically happens after sudden physical or emotional stress.

At DePaul University, a Catholic school in Chicago, students have created a covert contraceptive delivery network called “the womb service.”.

Louisiana has issued a warrant to arrest a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills.

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has fired the prime minister and the rest of his government in response to days of deadly protests in the Indian Ocean island over the failure of the electricity and water supplies.

A medication made from marijuana successfully reduced back pain in a new study.

Air travel results in a lot of planet-warming emissions, but it's also sometimes necessary.

A Seattle-area nonprofit group called Community Loaves donates home-baked bread and cookies to food banks in four states.

Ben Williams, a rising leader with a big heart, has raised nearly $175,000 for the American Heart Association (AHA), earning him the title of First Coast Teen of Impact winner and national runner-up.

Doctors and scientists agree: disconnecting may be one of the best ways to stay mentally and physically well. It’s not just about relaxing, it’s about resetting.

GSK Chief Executive Emma Walmsley, the first woman to lead a major pharmaceutical company, will step down Dec. 31 after more than eight years at the head of the London-based drugmaker.

As mental health chatbots driven by artificial intelligence proliferate, a small number of states are trying to regulate them.

Albertsons Companies has recalled several deli products due to potential listeria contamination.

About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled across the U.S. because wood pieces may be embedded in the batter.

Some mothers of autistic children say President Donald Trump was blaming moms when he suggested taking Tylenol while pregnant causes autism.

Maine has one of New England’s highest food insecurity rates.

President Donald Trump recently stated, “If you’re pregnant, don’t take Tylenol,” a directive that has caused confusion among expectant mothers. A local emergency medicine physician is speaking out after the president’s comments, saying her goal is to help parents understand what they should know about taking Tylenol while pregnant.

A health alert has been issued in Duval County by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) after blue-green algae toxins were detected in the St. Johns River.

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.

Australian scientists have tested bite-resistant wetsuits by letting sharks bite them at sea.

Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's stores nationwide.

Pakistan's health minister says the country has vaccinated about 9 million adolescent girls against the virus that causes cervical cancer, as part of a continuing national campaign that has overcome early setbacks fueled by skeptics online.

About 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes, a disease that makes it hard for your body to use sugar the right way. High sugar over time can also damage your eyes, kidneys, heart, nerves, and even your feet. So how high is too high?

In Jacksonville, a nonprofit is working to break the cycle of sex trafficking and bring hope to survivors. This month’s Positively JAX award goes to The DEMP Project, a faith-based organization dedicated to helping victims of sex trafficking and their families rebuild their lives.

Health workers in Sumenep, Indonesia, are delivering measles vaccines to children.

The American Heart Association is creating a unique partnership with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Through the “Bring a Ball to the Ball” program, community donations are being turned into more opportunities for local children to stay active and build healthier futures.

President Donald Trump's administration has extended Georgia's Pathways to Coverage program for 15 months.

Health authorities and organizations say they lack funds to respond to a deadly Ebola outbreak in southern Congo.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin says it will stop scheduling patients for abortions starting next week as it works to provide the service in the face of Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill.

A campaign to expand Medicaid in Florida is delaying its push to get the issue on the ballot until 2028.

Every year, tons of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other drugs flow around the world.

We all need fiber, but 95% of Americans aren’t getting enough in their diet. Now fibermaxxing is a way to reach your intake goal, but is it safe?

South Korea’s parliament has passed a landmark bill that would allow people to tattoos without having a medical license.

Children have returned to school, and some parents are concerned they could be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice.

Former President Bill Clinton opened the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting by raising his concerns about rising political violence and other issues.

The Pentagon has stepped back from the policy that requires all troops get the flu shot every year by introducing exemptions for reservists and proclaiming that the shot is only necessary in some circumstances for all service members.

Hillary Clinton has slammed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and accused the Trump administration of turning “the clock back” on public health.

New government data shows another decline in sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults, but also a continued rise in syphilis in newborns.

A Trump administration decision to repurpose an old chemotherapy drug for autism has surprised many experts — including the physician who recently proposed the idea.

Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis will hold a health-related news conference Wednesday morning in Tampa.

A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of a woman’s uterus, and the procedure dates back centuries. But the way doctors perform it has changed dramatically over the years. Now with the assistance of robots, surgeons are reporting even higher success rates.

Former Vice President Al Gore has announced an expansion of Climate TRACE to track soot pollution using satellite technology and artificial intelligence.

President Donald Trump's unproven statements about Tylenol, childhood vaccines and autism are validating the so-called Make America Healthy Again movement and revealing its potential political power.

President Donald Trump's Tylenol and vaccine warnings have left some pregnant women angry and others with questions.