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A CDC report showed a decline in death rates in 2023 for almost all of the leading causes, meaning life expectancy was 78.5 years last year overall. It's higher for women than men.

Nonmainstream doctors and health leaders are wielding serious muscle in shaping the incoming administration’s health policies and challenging prevailing thinking on public health, disease prevention and chronic illness.

Dr. Mandy Cohen is urging the next administration to maintain its focus and funding to keep Americans safe from emerging health threats.

Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. Marty Makary is his choice for the FDA and Dr. Janette Nesheiwat is in line to be the next surgeon general. Dr. Dave Weldon of Florida is slated to run the CDC.

Nearly 1,100 people attended the community-based event on Tuesday where free meals, infant supplies and FEMA assistance were provided to residents. The CDC of Tampa will host more events in the coming months.

Testing detected salmonella bacteria in a cucumber that led to a recall of whole cucumbers last week by Fresh Start Produce of Delray Beach, Florida.

The guidance is in stark contrast to statements by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo against vaccination and mask wearing — particularly when it comes to COVID-19.

The World Health Organization now confirms that many respiratory viruses are inhaled as airborne particles. The new framework implies that stopping transmission relies on costly measures like ventilation and masking.

Sexually transmitted disease rates in the state are on the rise, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. In particular, Florida ranks 14th on the CDC's national list when it comes to congenital syphilis.

In the first weeks of outbreak, the Chinese government froze meaningful efforts to trace the origins, despite publicly declaring it supported an open scientific inquiry, an AP investigation finds.

The federal government's new "HeatRisk" tool can help people assess when heat goes from uncomfortable to dangerous.

Menthols are disproportionately used by Black smokers and young people. Supporters of the plan have tried to assure the White House that a ban will not hurt the president's reelection chances.