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Two-thirds of the dangerously hot days in Florida in recent years were linked to climate change. Symptoms of heat exposure include false labor contractions and even pre-term labor.
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It's a difficult rite of passage for young adults without job-based insurance. Here are some tips for getting started when your're no longer covered under your parent's plan.
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Some people claim raw milk has a better taste and can protect them from asthma and allergies. But public health professor Jill Roberts says there's no data to back up these claims.
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A team at Florida International University is using digital stethoscopes and machine learning to analyze heartbeats, similar to how a musician picks up an off-key note. Their models are showing 95% accuracy in predicting health issues that doctors may miss.
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The money will support two major initiatives through the Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research
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The approach, which mimics how the body responds to a virus, could pave the way for a universal cancer vaccine.
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Eleven people have contracted Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria, and four of them have died from it so far in 2025, according to the Florida Department of Health, the USA TODAY NETWORK is reporting.
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Contributions during the quarter included $715,000 from the California-based Tides Foundation and $400,000 from the Florida Policy Institute, a state Division of Elections report shows.
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A key lawmaker and Florida State University leaders on Wednesday touted a new law that includes offering free genetic screening for newborns and bolstering research on rare pediatric diseases.
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Many children in Florida lack access to routine dental care. According to data from the Florida Department of Health, nearly 1 in 3 third graders in the Sunshine State had cavities during the 2021–2022 school year.