Heavy metals found in some baby food: report
A new report on heavy metals in baby food was made available this week. This comes after the Food and Drug Administration vowed to take action.
Norovirus cases hit 10-year high as cruise travel surges this summer
The CDC is tracking the highest number of "stomach bug" cases in over a decade among cruise ships.
Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill, approved by FDA
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Iowa lawmakers pass 6-week 'heartbeat' abortion ban during special session
Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
AI game-changer makes leaps toward future by detecting dental diseases earlier than ever: 'Cutting edge'
VideaHealth, a dental A.I. platform developing software, is now accessible to 90% of practices across the U.S.
Cyclospora: What is it and where does it come from?
While it’s usually not deadly, contracting a Cyclospora infection can often lead to frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements if left untreated.
Difference between summer cold and COVID-19
AdventHealth's Dr. Tim Hendrix stopped by Good Day Orlando to talk about the differences between a summer cold and COVID-19, and the signs and symptoms to look out for.
Families with transgender kids forced to travel out of state for care they need
With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.
Study finds some pain medicines could soon be created from pine trees
Researchers in England have determined an alternative to making pain medications like ibuprofen from pine trees rather than crude oil.
Rare fungal infection leaves Wisconsin woman dead
A Kenosha wife and mother died after contracting a fungal infection in her lungs. While cases are rare, Wisconsin sees some of the highest rates in the U.S.
Florida family who lost son to brain-eating amoeba warns others about dangers of swimming in fresh waters
A family in Sanford hopes no one has to suffer the same loss they did. Nine years ago, Steve and Shelly Smelski lost their 11-year-old son, Jordan, to a brain-eating amoeba.
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi granted full FDA approval and that means Medicare will pay for it
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease.
Feds: Stop making marijuana edibles that look like kids’ snacks
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
Florida teen takes on Congress to raise awareness about type 1 diabetes 'so people can have better lives'
A 13-year-old boy from Apopka will soon make his way to the nation's capital to speak with lawmakers about his experience living with type 1 diabetes.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
People using ChatGPT to ask mental health questions: Is it safe or dangerous?
Is it OK to ask ChatGPT and artificial intelligence chatbots mental health questions? Experts share the limits and concerns of A.I. and mental health.
Ticks use static electricity to latch on to you from afar, researchers find
Ticks can't jump or fly onto their hosts, but static electricity gives them a boost, researchers have found.
Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
RSV vaccine: Older Americans can get shot this fall after talking to doctor
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
New research finds connection between autism, gut microbiome
The study examines the role gut bacteria may play in the development of autism.