This plant extract can make a lethal drug cocktail. Can it also treat opioid addiction?
Kratom is derived from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia.
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
The stress of losing a primary caregiver creates havoc in a child's brain and body,
What COVID is teaching doctors about the relationship between viruses and cancer
"We think that these virus infections can be almost like fuel for the fire," a researcher said.
Are your hearing aid and fitness tracker spying on you?
Florida Sen. Rick Scott wants the FCC to investigate what China is doing with health data from wearables.
Florida hospitals act fast to discharge gun victims — especially if they’re not insured
When uninsured patients arrive at hospitals in Florida with gunshot wounds, on average they spend significantly fewer days in the hospital — in some cases half the time — than…
DeSantis locks in funding for AIDS drug program
Gov. Ron DeSantis locked in funding for Florida's AIDS Drug Assistance Program for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which starts Wednesday. He signed the state budget on Monday.
As Florida sun heats up, will new sunscreen ingredients protect us?
The Florida sun is brutal, and while slathering on sunscreen feels like a no-brainer, this summer the rules have changed. Also, new ways to treat prostate cancer, and a sick-predict…
Stanford’s first proton therapy patient is 7. His case shows why the treatment matters
A tech breakthrough fits a specialized type of radiation treatment into standard treatment rooms, including at Stanford Medicine.
How lifelong learning helps older adults stay sharp and connected
From poetry classes to crochet groups, older adults are finding that learning new skills can support brain health, build confidence and deepen social connection.
988’s LGBTQ+ hotline to relaunch this year. But the group that helped start it might be excluded
The Trump administration is moving to restart the specialized LGBTQ+ option for youth who contact the 988 crisis intervention hotline, but the group that helped pioneer the idea is being…