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Herd immunity of close to 95% is needed to prevent outbreaks of infectious diseases. And yet, the state continues to see a decline in the vaccination rate among children since the pandemic.
USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing
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adobe.stock.comOveruse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp. -
Lily Belcher/WUSFA group of labs and their instructors practiced going through security and boarding a plane through a partnership with Dogs Inc., the airport and Allegiant.
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Insurers will take drug costs, frequency of use and other factors into account as they set premium amounts for the 2026 plan year. -
There is a need for sim operators, the behind-the-curtain specialists who design, set up and run medical training scenarios for doctor and nursing students and professionals. -
As students return to the classroom, experts also say that a good night's sleep is important in getting kids on the best path for good grades. -
On "What's Health," host Dr. Joe Sirven explores the invisible dangers of stroke. Then, the program hears compelling stories from the frontiers of neuroscience. -
Doctors and public health leaders, including at the CDC recommend that most people 6 months and older get the 2025-26 flu vaccine — and it’s still covered by most insurance plans. -
People who buy insurance through the marketplace could soon see a significant increase in their premiums. That's because COVID-era Affordable Care Act tax credits are set to expire this year. -
Physicians worry that the continual grind of life in the computer age takes a cumulative toll on the body. How people try to combat that midday energy drain is instructive. -
An expected 14.5% over the next decade reflects a trend across the country. In response, the hospital is midway through an expansion of its labor-and-delivery services. -
Reclassifying marijuana would not make it legal nationwide, but could change how it's regulated and taxed. The proposal faces opposition from some conservatives and law enforcement groups. -
A free recovery program has helped 400 people find hope and cut overdose deaths by 68 percent in just two years. -
While some are worried about impacts to personal health and local businesses, others are thinking about disclosures within the real estate market. -
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued an emergency rule banning a compound known as 7-OH. This is a concentrated byproduct of kratom.
