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Among more than 20 pediatricians contacted, only one agreed to speak on the record about the risks of measles and the importance of childhood vaccination. Others declined, citing a range of concerns.
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Michael Conroy/APUSDA officials lifted a forced suspension at the company's Jarratt, Virginia, site. However, documents show sanitation problems similar to those that led to listeria contamination persist at three other plants. -
From a medical mystery that hits close to home to the growing caregiving crisis, we explore two stories that embody love, sacrifice and resilience.
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Raw milk in Florida cannot be sold for human consumption, but people drink it anyway. Health experts say unpasteurized milk is one of the riskiest foods people can consume. -
The big buzz comes from an uptick in locally acquired cases of dengue in Brevard County and a population boom of saltwater marsh mosquitoes. -
Researchers recently found that dieting cats undergo a significant change in the populations of bacteria in their gut. In fact, it’s thought to be like what happens in their people. -
The virus has infected over 7,000 people, mainly in the southern Chinese manufacturing hub of Foshan. An expert says the outbreak appears to be the largest ever documented in China. -
Asztalos had been working as deputy executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs since 2021. The position opened this year when Taylor Hatch became DCF secretary. -
There have been five deaths in Florida attributed to the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria this year. Since mid-July, the state has recorded five additional cases for a total of 16 this year. -
After losing her mother to breast cancer as a child, Mallary Tenore Tarpley developed anorexia. Today, she is learning to lean into her love of chocolate, popcorn and Indian dishes. -
Beginning Jan. 1, SNAP recipients in Florida will no longer be able to use the benefit on soda, energy drinks, candy or prepared desserts like packaged cakes and cookies. -
State health officials say there have concerns about milk sanitation practices at Keely Farms Dairy in New Smyrna Beach, which has been linked to all 21 illnesses.
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The team is using digital stethoscopes and machine learning to analyze heartbeats, similar to how a musician picks up an off-key note. Models have high accuracy in predicting issues doctors may miss. -
St. Petersburg partnered with the Healthy Homes Community Coalition to launch a lead-reduction program. Now, federal funding for that program is at risk. -
Should you get vaccinated? Will your insurer pay for it? And will you still be able to find a vaccine? KFF Health News tries to sort out where things stand.
