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Florida teen discusses vaping addiction, struggles to quit

Florida teen discusses vaping addiction, struggles to quit

More than one in four teenagers are vaping – that’s according to the FDA, which also says vaping can lead to lung and heart disease, and even prove deadly.

February 23, 2023 11:18pm EST
7-year-old gives gift of life to teen brother battling leukemia

7-year-old gives gift of life to teen brother battling leukemia

Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.

February 23, 2023 5:19pm EST
Male contraception showed promise in study

Male contraception showed promise in study

An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.

February 18, 2023 3:18pm EST
New vibrating, drug-free pill may help chronic constipation

New vibrating, drug-free pill may help chronic constipation

A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.

February 11, 2023 3:45pm EST
Revitalizing old blood with anti-inflammatory drug could slow aging, study suggests

Revitalizing old blood with anti-inflammatory drug could slow aging, study suggests

The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.

February 8, 2023 3:17pm EST
SOTU: Biden pushes for insulin cost caps

SOTU: Biden pushes for insulin cost caps

Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.

February 8, 2023 10:01am EST
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study

‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study

The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.

February 5, 2023 3:28pm EST
Proposed Massachusetts bill would reduce inmate sentences if they donate organs

Proposed Massachusetts bill would reduce inmate sentences if they donate organs

If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.

February 2, 2023 12:42pm EST
Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand

Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand

The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.

February 1, 2023 12:59pm EST
FDA eases rules for gay men to donate blood

FDA eases rules for gay men to donate blood

Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.

January 27, 2023 10:30am EST
New procedure keeping AFib patients off blood thinners now available in Leesburg

New procedure keeping AFib patients off blood thinners now available in Leesburg

There’s good news for people with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, a condition that impacts upwards of seven million, according to some estimates.

January 13, 2023 7:41pm EST
New programs help track Alzheimer's patients in Florida for free

New programs help track Alzheimer's patients in Florida for free

"According to the Alzheimer's Association, 6 out of 10 people with any form of dementia will be prone to wandering."

January 13, 2023 6:00pm EST
New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market

New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market

Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.

January 7, 2023 10:40am EST
Company recalling blood pressure pills because of potential impurity presence

Company recalling blood pressure pills because of potential impurity presence

The potential presence of a nitrosamine impurity has prompted Lupin Pharmaceuticals to issue a recall of some blood pressure medication, per an announcement.

December 28, 2022 9:31am EST
Revolutionary robot surgery device makes waves at HCA's Oviedo Medical Center

Revolutionary robot surgery device makes waves at HCA's Oviedo Medical Center

Oviedo Medical Center is getting a new robot surgery device to help women.

December 13, 2022 10:05pm EST
Adderall shortage: Pharmacists, psychiatric nurses, families feel pinch as demand grows for ADHD medication

Adderall shortage: Pharmacists, psychiatric nurses, families feel pinch as demand grows for ADHD medication

Pharmacies across the country are struggling to fill Adderall prescriptions because of an ongoing shortage. Nurses and pharmacists who work with ADHD patients are concerned about the impact.

December 9, 2022 12:01am EST
Ozempic for weight loss: Florida doctors issue strong warning for those looking to use drug to lose weight

Ozempic for weight loss: Florida doctors issue strong warning for those looking to use drug to lose weight

A relatively new drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes has found popularity on TikTok by those who claim the drug helped with their weight loss goals. But, some doctors have a stern warning for those to use it for weight loss.

December 7, 2022 5:55am EST
US home births in 2021 rose to highest level in decades, CDC report says

US home births in 2021 rose to highest level in decades, CDC report says

Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.

November 17, 2022 7:56am EST
Over-the-counter hearing aids: Why it could be life-changing for many

Over-the-counter hearing aids: Why it could be life-changing for many

Now that hearing aids are available for the first time over the counter, FOX 35 News wanted to look into what sort of impact that could really have. We talked with experts and patients to learn more about whom this helps, and to what degree.

November 4, 2022 9:52pm EDT
Blood pressure medication recalled due to chemicals' possible link to cancer

Blood pressure medication recalled due to chemicals' possible link to cancer

The FDA-recalled quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets were shipped to customers nationwide in May 2021.

October 28, 2022 6:46am EDT
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