Report: Florida officials cut key data from vaccine study
An analysis that was the basis of a highly criticized recommendation from Florida’s surgeon general cautioning young men against getting the COVID-19 vaccine omitted information that showed catching the virus could increase the risk of a cardiac-related death much more than getting the mRNA shot, according to drafts of the analysis obtained by the Tampa Bay Times.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
These smart leggings tell you when you’ve exercised too much
Researchers in Switzerland developed an electronic yarn capable of measuring how a person’s body moves.
Remote workers became younger, better educated, more likely to move during pandemic: survey
Certain industries also saw a large increase in remote work between 2019 to 2021, according to a recent survey by the U.S. Census Bureau.
AdventHealth Orlando: Most common types of foot injuries
Dr. Tara Moncman stopped by Good Day Orlando to talk about the most common types of foot and ankle injuries, and who is most at risk from suffering from those injuries. Visit TransformingOrtho.com for more information.
Judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone
Judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone but delays order to give time to feds to appeal.
States consider banning cosmetics that contain PFAS
A growing number of state legislatures are considering banning the sale of cosmetics and other consumer products that contain the toxic industrial compound PFAS, so-called forever chemicals.
Can heart failure risk show up on a smartwatch? It's possible, study says
Extra beats in heart rate recordings could mean double the risk of cardiac issues — and more revelations.
Donate blood to American Red Cross and get a free Snoopy T-shirt
Those who donate blood in April will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night trip for two to Sonoma County, California.
Pfizer's RSV vaccine 82% effective against severe infection in infants, data shows
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Moderate alcohol consumption has no health benefits, analysis finds
Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to new research that challenges the notion of moderate drinking health benefits.
Report ranks US states with the longest life expectancy: here's where your state falls
A new report suggests where you live may also play a role in how long you live. Here's where your state ranks.
USDA: 30% of food supply is wasted
The USDA estimates that 30% of food is lost or wasted at the retail and consumer level because far too many people will trash items based on the “sell by” date or “best if used by” date without actually checking to see if the products are actually spoiled.
CDC warns emerging fungus can cause severe, deadly infections in hospitals, nursing homes
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals about an emerging and potentially deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, or C. auris, that is spreading in health care settings like ICU's and nursing homes, infection patients who are already battling severe health problems.
Florida Senate set to block treatment for trans youths
The Florida Senate on Monday teed up a measure that would make it a crime for doctors to use gender-affirming treatment such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgery for transgender minors.
Rabies patient becomes first fatal case in US after post-exposure treatment, report says
A Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the United States despite receiving appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis, according to a recent article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
Heart disease risk could be affected by one surprising factor, new study finds
Hearts that are rounder shaped could be more prone to future cardiac disease, artificial intelligence indicates.
France's Emmanuel Macron to draft bill legalizing end-of-life options
The draft legislation follows the release of a report indicating that most French citizens support legalizing medically assisted suicide and euthanasia.