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Orlando Sentinel - Health

Med spas unmasked: Can patients trust certifications and credentials?

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More states are requiring insurers to cover non-opioid pain meds

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Surgeon general nominee faces sharp questions about vaccines, birth control and qualifications

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5 Central Florida restaurants shut down last week

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Unnamed couple agrees to genetic testing in embryo mix-up case

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Bill to expand vaccine exemptions for schoolkids advances in Florida Senate

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New Medicaid work rules likely to hit middle-aged adults hard

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FDA proposes new system for approving customized drugs and therapies for rare diseases

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As the US population ages, more employees are seeking caregiver benefits at work

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Attorney: Second woman comes forward in embryo mix-up

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What is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?

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End of enhanced Obamacare subsidies puts tribal health lifeline at risk

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Nurses and New York hospital system reach a tentative deal to end the city's largest nursing strike

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Early prenatal care, considered best for moms and babies, is on the decline in the US

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What you think about your attachment style might be completely wrong

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Med spas unmasked: Lack of oversight puts customers at risk

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If exercise can make you feel good, why do so many people hate doing it?

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Moderna says the FDA will consider its new flu shot after resolving a public dispute

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Embryo mix-up likely occurred nearly six years ago in lab, attorney says

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Casey DeSantis' food testing program snubbed in budget plans

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US Cancer Institute studying ivermectin's 'ability to kill cancer cells'

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She was denied a legal abortion and sent to prison over an illegal one. Now she tells her story

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Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027

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With ICE using Medicaid data, hospitals and states are in a bind over warning immigrant patients

10 days ago

What is atrial fibrillation and how is it treated?

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68 measles cases reported in Florida this year; count continues to rise

12 days ago

Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here's who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for

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How to avoid the 'ick' factor when choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility

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Sanford gets free mental health clinic for residents who can't afford care

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Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine

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RFK Jr. pledged more transparency. Here's what the public doesn't know anymore

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Democratic-led states sue to stop Trump from withholding $600M in health grants

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RFK Jr. promised to restore trust in US health agencies. One year later, it's eroding

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When health insurance costs more than the mortgage

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If you're pregnant and uninsured, Medicaid might be your answer

14 days ago

1 Central Florida restaurant shut down last week after health inspections

15 days ago

FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods

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It's 2026 and you're uninsured. Now what?

15 days ago

Doctors increasingly see AI scribes in a positive light. But hiccups persist

16 days ago

'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise

17 days ago

'I can't tell you': Attorneys, relatives struggle to find hospitalized ICE detainees

17 days ago

Sick of fighting insurers, hospitals offer their own Medicare Advantage plans

17 days ago

Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm

18 days ago

When it comes to IVF, laws provide little protection from embryo mix-ups

19 days ago

Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns

18 days ago

4 people have died from eating death cap mushrooms as they spread in California after rains

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US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived

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Fear in Minnesota's Somali community deepens, hampering progress on measles vaccination

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Demand grows for doulas who can help moms with addiction

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Controversial drug ivermectin could be sold without prescriptions, if Florida lawmakers approve

19 days ago

A newborn's death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant

20 days ago

Hims & Hers launches copy of Wegovy pill, prompting legal threats from drugmaker Novo Nordisk

20 days ago

Companies can now claim 'no artificial colors' if they add plant-based color to food

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Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

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Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests

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Protein is all the rage. But how much do you really need?

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'These kids are invisible': Child abuse deaths spur clash over homeschool regulation

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Experimental cholesterol-lowering pill may offer new option for millions

21 days ago

Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year

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Do you need to control your cortisol? Probably not, doctors say

21 days ago

2 Central Florida restaurants shut down last week

22 days ago

States that once led in child vaccination fall as they expand exemptions

22 days ago

Doctors share the best ways to get the most from a bidet

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2-MONTH-OLDS SEE THE WORLD IN A MORE COMPLEX WAY THAN SCIENTISTS THOUGHT, STUDY SUGGESTS

23 days ago

Clean bills of health: Which Central Florida restaurants had perfect inspections in January?

23 days ago

Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration's Medicaid cuts

23 days ago

Llamas are big pharma's secret weapon to find new drugs

24 days ago

Boston University researchers say CTE is a cause of dementia

25 days ago

It's freezing cold and you've lost power. Here's what emergency doctors want you to do

26 days ago

Farmers now owe a lot more for health insurance

26 days ago

Florida House panel backs major health care bill

27 days ago

US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says

27 days ago

AI therapy chatbots draw new oversight as suicides raise alarm

27 days ago

'Horrendous error': Central Florida couple sues fertility clinic because baby isn't genetically theirs

28 days ago

Medicare proposes new transplant system rules that might spur use of less-than-perfect organs

28 days ago

Gen Z hates diet sodas, but loves them with 'Zero Sugar' branding

28 days ago

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

28 days ago

Health inspections prompt 4 Central Florida restaurant shutdowns

29 days ago

What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention

29 days ago

Vaccine exemption for conflict with parents' 'conscience' advances in Florida Senate

30 days ago

Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks

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Florida reports 3 new measles cases

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Addicted to your phone? Don't break up with it entirely. Do this instead

30 days ago

Native Americans are dying from pregnancy. They want a voice to stop the trend

1 month ago

Flu season has hit Central Florida. Here's what you need to know.

1 month ago

Trump administration halts use of human fetal tissue in NIH-funded research

1 month ago

Bill to lower prescription drug prices clears first hurdle in Florida House

1 month ago

What to know about FDA's review of new Zyn advertising proposal

1 month ago

Guinea-Bissau suspends Trump-backed hepatitis B vaccine study for ethical review

1 month ago

States race to launch rural health transformation plans

1 month ago

States go their own way as RFK Jr. shifts federal vaccine policy

1 month ago

Health inspections lead to 2 Central Florida restaurant shutdowns last week

30 days ago

Recreational pot proposal nears deadline as Uthmeier announces fraud investigation 'escalation'

1 month ago

The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters

1 month ago

New diet guidelines say to double up on protein, but nutrition experts are wary

1 month ago

RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses. Here's what to expect in 2026

1 month ago

Vaccines are helping older people more than we knew

1 month ago

Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure

1 month ago

Solving the home care quandary

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How Olympians think about success and failure and what we can learn from them

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