Friendships can add years to life but also influence bad habits, study finds
A recent study published in Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences highlights the complex impact of friendships on health. While strong friendships were associated with improved well-being, such as reduced mortality risk and increased physical activity, the study also revealed a downside.
State investigating closure of health clinic after patients tell FOX 35 they need medical records
FOX 35 News is investigating after we were told by patients of a recently closed Central Florida healthcare clinic that they were unable to retrieve their medical records.
Alabama woman with two uteruses is pregnant with twins, one in each womb: ‘1 in 50 million’ chance
Kelsey Hatcher was just 17 when she learned she had a double uterus.
New obesity medications shaping social norms around holiday dinners
Holiday meals may be changing for millions of Americans struggling with obesity and taking a new generation of weight-loss drugs.
CDC links peaches, nectarines, plums to Listeria outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert linked to several fruits.
Robotic legs allowing children to take first steps
New technology is allowing kids who have never been able to walk before the opportunity to take steps of their own.
Health or hype: Blue light blocking glasses
In this week’s Health or Hype, we look at the effectiveness of blue light-blocking glasses.
Health or Hype: Blue light blocking glasses
In this week's Health or Hype, FOX 35 News is looking at the effectiveness of blue light blocking glasses. Dr. Ben Larson, an optometrist with Advanced Eye Care in Seminole County, says it’s best to err on the side of caution.
Rosalynn Carter remembered as champion for mental health advocacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Salmonella-infected cantaloupes leave dozens sick in 15 states: health officials
At least 43 people in 15 states have become sick after eating recalled cantaloupes included in a salmonella outbreak.
Florida election officials are being sent fentanyl-laced letters, FBI says: How they're staying safe
In recent years, election officials have been sent anthrax, received direct death threats, and have had their home addresses leaked. Now, the FBI says they have to be on the lookout for fentanyl.
FDA screening US cinnamon imports after more kids sickened by lead-tainted applesauce
This comes after more reports of illness in children who ate pouches of applesauce puree.
The flu surging in 7 US states, rising in others: health officials
New flu data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows flu is steadily rising.
Reducing salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day has same effect as blood pressure meds, study finds
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that cutting just one teaspoon of salt per day could have the same effect as taking blood pressure medication.
'It could be a death sentence': FOX 35 investigates teen vaping in Central Florida schools
As more and more young people are getting sucked into the addiction, they're finding ways to vape behind their parents' back – and sometimes they find ways to hide it in plain sight.
Florida dog with severely matted fur gets life-changing spa day
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.
Arizona 'Thanksgiving Grandma' teams up with Airbnb to welcome strangers to her home for holiday dinner
An Arizona grandmother who went viral for accidentally inviting a stranger to her family's Thanksgiving dinner is opening up her home to some more guests this year.
'Woke up choking': Persistent power surges affecting the Space Coast residents
Persistent power surges have neighbors losing sleep, money and peace of mind. They're concerned about medical equipment working through the night.
‘We were all crying’: 100-year-old grandma overjoyed by surprise birthday party
In a video, Bonnie Rakes is shown tearing up as her family members yell “happy birthday” and sing to her.
How to avoid overeating on Thanksgiving
FOX Medical expert Dr. Mike Cirigliano shares how to watch what you eat during the holiday season.