The ‘nightmare days’ of Minnesota’s 1946 polio epidemic
The outbreak sickened 2,881 Minnesotans and killed 226 — most of them children.
Plastic leaves its traces in unexpected places — like your dentist’s office
No one inspects how dental offices dispose of ground-down plastic. Experts say that lack in oversight is quietly contributing to South Florida's coral reef crisis.
This summer’s COVID spread: How the symptoms have changed
The vaccine updated for the latest strains is expected to be available this fall
Chimpanzees once used for vaccine research get health checks as part of long-term care
By CHINEDU ASADU ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A group of chimpanzees once used in laboratory hepatitis B vaccine experiments has received health checks at their new home in Liberia, in…
Endometriosis can elude diagnosis for years: What to know about the disease
By LAURA UNGAR When Zoë Armstrong got an ultrasound report showing signs of endometriosis, she called her mom and cried. After years of suffering and seeking help from doctors, she…
Locally acquired dengue fever case reported in Orange County
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County said Wednesday it has confirmed a human case of locally acquired dengue fever.
‘I’m still here:’ Florida patients see early promising results from new pancreatic cancer pill
South Florida patients using a newly approved drug for pancreatic cancer say using the medication has significantly extended their survival with the deadly disease.
Public hospitals face cutbacks if Florida property taxes are reduced under Amendment 3, report says
Florida's 28 taxpayer-funded hospitals or healthcare taxing districts would not be able to provide some medical services they now offer if voters cut property taxes, a report issued Thursday says.
Orange County issues alert for mosquito-borne West Nile virus
Several sentinel chickens were diagnosed with the virus and officials are warning residents to remain vigilant about the buzzing pests
FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that’s shown to improve survival
U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form of cancer.