Carl Lisciandrello
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WUSF
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," representatives from food assistance programs explain the depth of the problem in the Tampa Bay region and where help is available.
Carlton Gillespie
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WLRN
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A recent study found that it isn’t enough to be cardiovascularly fit. Sitting can apparently undo what we usually think exercise ensures — good health. -
Natalie La Roche PietriEight years after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, the mental health support that came out of the tragedy remains a cornerstone to help people heal psychological scars.
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The state attempted to announce changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program in January, but was sued for not adhering to its formal rules making process. -
Two national organizations are joining the effort by Florida Decides Healthcare to expand Medicaid to low-income childless adults in Florida. -
The University of Florida College of Dentistry recently held its annual event that offers free dental sealants, dental exams and fluoride treatments for ages 1 to 17. -
A new Florida law making it harder to get citizen-led amendments on the ballot faces a federal court challenge. The trial began Monday. Here’s what’s at stake. -
The measure says the testing products do not encourage drug use, but instead reduce harm by preventing overdoses and deaths. -
The appeal comes as the nation is at risk of losing its measles elimination status and as Oz's boss, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has raised suspicion about the safety and importance of vaccines. -
Members of the Statewide Council on Opioid Abatement said they have raised questions about the spending for more than a year but have received no answers, according to the Orlando Sentinel. -
How can prescription drugs be used as a window into much larger questions about medicine, culture and uncertainty? Also, a doctor explains why HIV prevention isn’t one-size-fits-all. -
The Mater Dei Clinic at the school reported there had been no new testing over 72 hours. Additionally, the clinic reported that the last positive case reported had been on Feb. 2. -
Measles is highly contagious, and immunization rates in some counties are below the 95% recommended for herd immunity. -
A-fib is becoming more common, but doctors say treatments are improving. The condition is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. -
Recent studies from the University of Miami's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that women living near Superfund sites are more at risk.
