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Cyclosporiasis cases continue to climb nationwide, including in Florida, where the state Health Department has reported 154 confirmed cases and four more suspected cases.
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FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A panel of federal health advisers on Thursday narrowly recommended easing access to several peptides popular with wellness influencers and celebrities, despite warnings from government scientists that the chemicals haven’t been shown to be safe or effective.
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Famine has ended in Gaza. But the gains are fragile and it could get worse
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US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite
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Birthright citizenship opponent Rep. Brandon Gill talks about federal probe into ‘birth tourism’ in South Florida
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Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nominee
NEW YORK (AP) — The Senate health committee delayed a planned vote Thursday on whether to advance the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people
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Judge questions difference between Hegseth's testosterone policy and transgender care for troops
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An Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet girls
An Australian woman has given birth to identical quadruplet girls after a pregnancy doctors described as incredibly rare.
Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns
ROME (AP) — Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs, the head of the Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development warned, as a new United Nations report showed global progress against hunger remains fragile.
Trump administration says it's deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota
The Trump administration on Tuesday said it was deferring more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California because of “suspected fraud and noncompliance,” the latest in a series of punitive steps it has linked to allegations of fraud in mostly Democratic-led states.
Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela confirmed on Tuesday that three people died of infections of hantavirus, but stressed there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission in the South American country, which has rarely reported cases of the rodent-borne disease in humans.
Broward Health hosts 1st Bump, Baby and Beyond Fair to help expectant parents
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Cut the number of choices you make each day. Your brain will thank you
Jeans that fit perfectly. The ideal Netflix show for a Tuesday night. Your one and only soulmate. Modern life promises that with enough options, you will happily find the best of everything.
How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat.
Second death reported in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — A second person has died in connection with an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York, the New York City Health Department announced Saturday.
Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
SOKOTO, Nigeria (AP) — Maryam Aminu was hardly surprised when the last of her six children was diagnosed with malnutrition in April for a second time. She was barely feeding the 18-month-old regularly, let alone with nutritious foods.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states muddled through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires on Friday.
Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago
COLORADO CITY, Colo. (AP) — The families of two men who discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago are accusing a North Dakota hospital of robbing them of the lives they were supposed to lead.
Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside
NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangerous.
Complaint accuses doctor involved in failed Tennessee execution of violating ethics
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The sister of a Tennessee death row inmate whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV has filed a complaint against the doctor who was involved.
America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?
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Guns shaped America. Dirty Harry's .44 Magnum is king
There are as many handguns in the U.S. as there are adults. Perhaps none is more iconic than the .44 Magnum revolver.
Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone, the latest shift in a decades-long debate over the benefits and risks of replacing the hormone that affects sex drive, mood and other health factors.
New cases slow in NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak; Met museum among buildings with positive tests
NEW YORK (AP) — A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in a New York City neighborhood now counts 60 cases, but new diagnoses are slowing, health officials said Tuesday. They reported progress on inspections for the disease-causing bacteria — finding traces in dozens of buildings including the famed Metropolitan Museum of Art — but still haven’t pinpointed a source.
Nationwide diarrhea outbreak investigation focuses on lettuce as officials race to identify source
Health officials are warning consumers about lettuce and other salad greens as they race to identify the source of a multistate diarrhea outbreak caused by the parasite Cyclospora.
Health officials investigate diarrhea outbreak linked to Cyclospora
Health officials are warning consumers about lettuce and other salad greens as they race to identify the source of a multistate diarrhea outbreak caused by the parasite Cyclospora.
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Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease
WASHINGTON (AP) — A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday.
Lymphatic drainage massages gain popularity as expert explains benefits and misconceptions
Lymphatic drainage massages are becoming one of the fastest-growing wellness trends, with people turning to the treatment to help reduce swelling, ease bloating and support recovery.
What is lymphatic drainage massage? Experts explain the growing wellness trend
Lymphatic drainage massages are becoming one of the fastest-growing wellness trends, with people turning to the treatment to help reduce swelling, ease bloating and support recovery.
What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people's daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.
No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures
Another week of blistering heat will bring even more health risks in the coming days, as overnight temperatures won't provide much relief.
Abortion rights are on the ballot in 4 states. Here's what to know
Idaho voters will decide whether to roll back the state’s abortion ban, the secretary of state told the group behind the initiative in a letter Monday, joining three other states where abortion will be directly on the ballot on Nov. 3.
Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency
The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill.
Brothers who ran 33 marathons to spotlight dementia spend a day in the Royal Box at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — British brothers Jordan and Cian Adams made sure to bring back little mementos from their day sitting among the VIPs at Wimbledon.
Guggenheim Museum among NYC buildings that tested positive for Legionnaires’ amid disease outbreak
New York City’s famed Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum was among a number of Manhattan buildings that recently tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease amid the city’s latest outbreak.
US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak.
People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health now
More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.
Martha Lillard, last US polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma
Martha Lillard had just turned 5 when she was diagnosed with polio and depended on an iron lung to live. She died June 26 in Oklahoma, the last U.S. polio patient who used the machine, her sister said. She was 78.
Florida reports several Cyclospora cases as seasonal intestinal illness returns
According to the Florida Department of Health, there have been several reported cases in South Florida of the intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora.
How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite
Scores of people in the United States have been sickened by a parasite commonly linked to contaminated fresh produce that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. But there are ways to protect yourself and still enjoy summer’s bounty of fruits and vegetables.
EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activists
WASHINGTON (AP) — Last December, after Make America Healthy Again activists drew up a petition to get him fired, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal agenda of MAHA priorities that his agency would pursue, including protections against harmful chemicals and other health concerns.
Tofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhood
TOKYO (AP) — Akiko Sugaya wheels a cart through the alley-like streets of eastern Tokyo selling tofu, the protein-rich staple favored in much of Asia.
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, making it the largest such outbreak in state history and one of the nation’s largest in years.
Suspected Ebola patient placed in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from the US, lawyers say
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Migrants deported from the U.S. and detained in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea say that authorities there also have used the facility to quarantine at least one suspected Ebola patient, deportees and lawyers representing them said Thursday.
Local 10’s Eric Yutzy joins many South Floridians making rare blood donations for teen with painful disease
Last week, Local 10 News first reported on Gigi Felix, an 18-year-old with an aggressive form of sickle cell disease.
Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it's likely to happen again in 2027
NEW YORK (AP) — Middle-income Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis that shows insurers in the marketplace are proposing a second straight year of double-digit premium hikes.
Why losing weight isn't just about counting calories — and what to do about it
BOSTON (AP) — When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up.
Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows
NEW YORK (AP) — States across the country saw steep drops in the number of people covered by the Affordable Care Act over the past year, with Ohio and Oklahoma each losing nearly one-third of enrollees, according to new federal data that provides the first complete 50-state breakdown of sharp enrollment declines following the January expiration of enhanced subsidies.
Heavy rain leads to New Jersey store roof collapse as heat wave breaks
Heat wave-breaking rain caused part of the roof of a New Jersey warehouse store to collapse Monday, sending a shopper, a cart and tables of baked goods skidding through rushing water.
Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program
WASHINGTON (AP) — A prescription refill program that quietly launched in Utah earlier this year has kicked off a big medical debate: Is artificial intelligence ready to take over tasks that, until now, could only be performed by doctors?
A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
NEW YORK (AP) — Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years.
As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite
DENYSHI, Ukraine (AP) — Atop a steep granite cliff overlooking a river about two hours' drive west of Ukraine's capital, hundreds of people pitched tents on a festival camping ground. By day, they climbed the rock face, swam in a reservoir or enjoyed stand-up paddling. As evening fell, live bands and DJs took over the stage as rock and electronic music drifted through the forest.
South Florida teen urgently needs rare, lifesaving blood match as she battles painful disease
A South Florida teen battling an aggressive illness is waiting on a lifesaving blood donation requiring a rare match.
Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gaining freedom from the heat will be a challenge for the eastern U.S. heading into the long Fourth of July weekend, prompting some communities to cancel, postpone or otherwise alter their Independence Day plans.