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The legislation would essentially restore state law to where it was before Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. Tampa Rep. Fentrice Driskell admits it will be a tough sell in the GOP-dominated Legislature.

Jordie Poncy was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer just as he was preparing to start a new counseling job at Moffitt Cancer Center. Now he balances his treatment journey with helping others adjust to theirs.

A report by the National Partnership for Women and Families gives Florida and 15 other states a “red flag” when it comes to abortion.

The measure would amend the 1965 Older Americans Act to include screening for loneliness and coordination of supportive services and health care to address its negative health effects.

As Republicans consider adding work requirements to Medicaid, Georgia and Arkansas want to scale back the key parts supporters have argued encourage employment and personal responsibility.

On this episode, an infant with a harrowing diagnosis defies all odds after receiving a $2 million genetic treatment. Then, a look at medical certifications for pilots.

The Holland America Line cruise ship left Port Everglades on Feb. 2 and traveled through the Caribbean, Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica over 12 days.

Big Bend Cares has been serving the capital region's HIV and AIDS patients for 40 years. Tynan comes from many years of leadership in various human service organizations.

More than 60,000 people bleed to death every year in the United States. Many of those deaths occur before the patient reaches a trauma center where blood transfusions can be given.

The study was small — just 48 adults — and lasted just over two months, so it’s not the final word. But the results add to evidence that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic might help with cravings for things other than food.

Enrollment decreased slightly according to newly released totals. Here are monthly enrollment totals over the past year.

The statewide total of 60,755 abortions in 2024 was down 28% from 84,052 in 2023, a trend sought by supporters of the law. The state's three largest counties each reported declines of more than 20%.