Every year, an estimated 23,000 kids in the U.S. suffer a cardiac arrest, but a nonprofit is working to change that through education, equipment and free heart screenings.

The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County has issued a rabies alert for the St. Cloud area, reporting a positive test from a cat that was euthanized on Jan. 10.

Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days.

Health experts say the U.S. flu season appears to be waning with two straight weeks of decline in measures of flu activity.

New York City nurses on strike say they’ve restarted contract talks with another one of the major hospital systems affected on the fifth day of the walkout.

Two new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show wastewater monitoring of measles can flag measles spread days to weeks in advance.

Providers, state health agencies and others are feeling whiplash and confusion after the Trump administration eliminated and then abruptly reinstated grants that support substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide.

The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.

New York City nurses on strike are resuming negotiations with hospital administrators to try to bring an end to a walkout that’s in its fourth day.

Kaiser Permanente affiliates will pay $556 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the health care giant committed Medicare fraud and pressured doctors to list incorrect diagnoses on medical records to receive higher reimbursements.

President Donald Trump has announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants Congress to take up.

The final day to select Affordable Care Act health insurance for the year has arrived across much of the country.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis hold a news conference at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.

Like many southern states, Florida has persistent problems with bedbugs, largely thanks to its warm humid climate and high levels of tourism.

Once again, it’s flu season in Florida, and most areas of the state have seen gains in the number of people who’ve caught the bug.

In cartoons, snoring seems to equate deep, sound sleep — but, that’s far from the case in real life.

An ailing astronaut is back on Earth.

In China, the names of things are often either ornately poetic or stunningly direct.

The ongoing debate over health care in the U.S. remains as contentious as ever.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's effort to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills out of state.

Federal health officials say at least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to a brand of “super greens” diet supplement powder.

A new report says organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year, resulting in fewer kidney transplants.

HB 1341—and its companion bill in the Senate—would make it illegal for licensed dealers to sell any amount of nitrous oxide from the dealer’s premises. The prohibition, however, would not apply to places like grocery stores or supermarkets, where nitrous oxide is used in products as a propellant.

The Trump administration has made significant cuts to substance abuse and mental health programs.

Whole milk is heading back to school lunch cafeterias.

Federal officials are reinstating hundreds of U.S. health workers who were laid off last year from a small health agency that aims to protect workers.

New York City nurses are striking for a third day with both sides seemingly preparing for a protracted walkout.

Reproductive rights advocates have dropped a lawsuit against the Trump administration after officials agreed to restore millions in federal funding for family planning services.

U.S. overdose deaths fell through the most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades.

Meals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels on the packaging are becoming more common as a growing number of Americans try obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to lose weight.

Over a week into the new year, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants have been forced to close up shop after a visit from a health inspector.

Chemicals that can cause cancer are still being found in some of Brevard County’s drinking water. One county commissioner is expected to talk about it on Tuesday.

Federal regulators are telling drugmakers to remove label warnings about potential suicidal thoughts and behaviors from their blockbuster weight-loss drugs.

Fewer Americans are signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year.

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating the economic savings of health benefits from air pollution rules.

Thousands of New York City nurses were back on the picket lines as they walked out for a second day from their jobs at some of the city’s leading hospitals.

Massachusetts is enacting a series of safety reforms at assisted living facilities including increase inspections following a fire that killed 10 residents last year.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are becoming available.

Thousands of nurses at several major New York City hospitals have gone on strike.

An autistic Barbie is joining Mattel's line of fashion dolls that's intended to celebrate diversity.

Thousands of nurses at major New York City hospitals could soon go on strike, three years after a walkout scrambled operations at some of the same facilities.

The German government has sharply rejected claims by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that it sidelined patient autonomy during COVID-19.

Olympians can teach us to redefine what it means to be successful.

Doctors fear this week’s unprecedented changes to federal vaccine recommendations will stoke vaccine hesitancy even more, pose challenges for pediatricians and parents and ultimately lead to more illness and death among children.

Medical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause when estrogen loss speeds up a reduction in bone density and contributes to the gradual loss of muscle mass.

Wounded veterans cycled along the Overseas Highway, including the Seven Mile Bridge, as part of the annual Florida Keys Soldier Ride.

State health officials in South Carolina have confirmed 99 new cases of measles since Tuesday.

U.S. flu infections are showing signs of a slight decline, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked.

A new bill filed in the Florida Legislature would require newborn screenings for a rare liver disease.

The Florida Department of Health is advising people to stay out of the water near Lighthouse Point Park in Volusia County due to an increase in bacteria.

During the week of New Year’s, half a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close temporarily over health violations, according to the state’s DBPR.

U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the United Nations climate framework marks a significant escalation of anti-climate policy.

The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.

Getting into nature can be challenging during the workday.

A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 2 in 10 U.S. adults donated money to a crowdfunding campaign over the last year, with medical expenses proving most common.

State lawmakers and governors will have decisions to make in 2026 about the budgets for their biggest social safety net programs.

The House is pushing ahead with legislation to renew subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has temporarily left a prison in Brasilia for medical examinations after hitting his head.

Most people know they should probably be stretching and lifting weights.

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.

High cholesterol is one of the most common and manageable risk factors for heart disease.

President Donald Trump wants Republicans to get a deal on health care insurance assistance by being flexible on a long-standing amendment that bars federal money from being spent on abortion services.

Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court struck down two laws that include the nation’s first explicit ban on abortion pills.

The Trump administration is telling Head Start providers to avoid dozens of terms in federal grant applications, including “race,” “belonging” and “pregnant people.”.

A Michigan program that provides cash to help expectant mothers cope with bills, expenses and the high cost of taking care of children is coming to Detroit.

The U.S. has taken the unprecedented step of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child — a move that leading medical groups say would undermine protections against a half-dozen diseases.

The nation’s health department can resume sharing the personal data of certain Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.

U.S. flu infections are still surging, and health officials say it's a severe season that's likely to get worse.

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will propose a drinking water limit for perchlorate, a chemical in certain explosives.

There are plenty of invasive plants in the Sunshine State. But you might want to be wary of the ones that mimic potatoes.

Experts say home care can affect your health and finances.

Tamiflu, known generically as oseltamivir, is one of the most commonly prescribed antiviral medications for influenza.

Starting in April, Florida plans to ban soda, candy, and other items deemed sugary junk food from SNAP benefits—joining more than a dozen other states pushing for similar restrictions.

A grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson have burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire.

The Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

Florida officials have limited the number of items that SNAP beneficiaries can use their benefits on.

A federal appeals court says the Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue.

Officials say Pakistan has seen polio cases fall by more than half in 2025.

Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus.

The United States and Ivory Coast have signed a health deal that would require the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector.

A newly filed bill would make it easier for physicians working “in areas of critical need” in Florida to obtain full medical licensure through endorsement.

This story was first published on Dec. 30, 2025.

President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services.

The new year will begin with some first-of-their-kind laws in several states.

Of the three restaurants forced to close a few days before Christmas, only one is located in Central Florida.

Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the hottest years ever recorded.

The Trump administration has announced the initial disbursement from its $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program.

The CDC says 64 people have been infected with a strain of Salmonella since June 21, and 20 people have been hospitalized. However, public health officials believe the number of people sickened is likely much higher. They now believe raw oysters are to blame.

Let’s face it, body odor is something we all deal with at some point. It’s not just about skipping a shower or a missed swipe of deodorant.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's family says he's underwent double hernia surgery at a hospital in the country's capital.

Many retirement developments serve as a tranquil refuge for older people who can no longer traveling to faraway places or engaging in bold adventures.

The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group.

Doctors say just 1 in 30,000 pregnancies occur in the abdomen instead of the uterus.

Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people.

Orange County now leads the state of Florida in reported cases of Legionnaires’ disease, as questions grow about whether residents and workers may have been exposed at more than one location.

A new Department of Health and Human Services report reveals Medicaid programs made over $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022 for people who had already died.

In the week before Christmas, nearly a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to shut their doors, according to state records.

U.S. regulators have approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.