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While mosquitoes leave bothersome, itchy bites on your skin, they can also pose a serious and sometimes deadly risk to your health.
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By Immo A. Hansen and Hailey A. Luker, New Mexico State University
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7/10/23
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Between 2016 and 2021, researchers tested private wells and public water sources all over the country, according to the study published on Wednesday.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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7/10/23
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Chagas disease can be a silent killer: Symptoms may take decades to appear and are often irreversible once they are recognized.
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This piece was originally written by Natalie Van Hoose and published here on the Emerging Pathogens Institute website
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7/10/23
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According to a CDC study published Thursday, the sharp increase in cases of Cyclosporiasis follows a nationwide trend caused by a parasite found in domestically grown produce.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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7/9/23
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Finding true forgiveness and healing for a youth who has experienced a disrupted childhood happens when they’re with a stable and loving family – however they define the word “family.”
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By Julia Eusebio, Embrace Families
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7/4/23
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Malaria is a serious and sometimes life-threatening disease caused by the bite of a female mosquito. The most common symptoms are fever, chills, headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue.
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Because Florida is among the handful of states that have not expanded Medicaid for low-income adults, it hears "heartbreaking" stories from people with no health-coverage alternative.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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6/29/23
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According to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, more than one million people have lost their Medicaid coverage nationally, and Florida has the most who are no longer eligible for benefits.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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6/23/23
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If you or someone you care about does experience a heat-related emergency, it’s vital to know when you should go to the ER so you can get there as quickly as possible if need be.
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From AdventHealth News
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6/20/23
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Antibodies to COVID-19 were present in the blood of 96.4% of Americans over the age of 16 by September 2022. That’s according to an analysis testing for the presence of these immune defense molecules.
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When my oldest son was born in July of 2008, I thought I could easily balance my career and my desire to be far more engaged at home than my father and his generation were. I was wrong.
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Kevin Shafer, Brigham Young University
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6/14/23
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Nathaniel Plummer, a 13-year-old Apopka resident, was chosen by JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research, to join a delegation of his peers in Washington, DC.
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From JDRF
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6/13/23
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In April, the regular monthly process of verifying those who qualify for Medicaid or CHIP benefits restarted. Those who are no longer eligible will lose their benefits after their anniversary month.
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Several sentinel chickens from a single flock have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus infection. The risk of transmission to humans has increased.
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Hurricane Season 2023: Flooding can cause mosquito eggs laid in the soil by floodwater mosquitoes during previous floods to hatch. This can result in very large populations of floodwater mosquitoes.
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By Lourdes Mederos, UF/IFAS
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6/6/23
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Hey guys Dr, Baptiste from Baptiste Orthodontics & Dentistry for Kids here. I hope your summer is off to a great start. At Baptiste Orthodontics and Dentistry for Kids, our summers are the …
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By Dr. Andre Baptiste, Baptiste Orthodontics & Dentistry for Kids
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6/2/23
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America's Health Rankings 2023 Senior Report from UnitedHealthcare ranked Florida 25th in health outcomes for people age 65 and older.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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5/28/23
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The Department reminds families to be safe when enjoying water activities, especially the week before Memorial Day, which is recognized as Healthy and Safe Swimming Week - May 22nd–28th.
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
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5/23/23
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With Second Harvest’s MTM program's inception, local healthcare providers can now refer eligible patients with chronic kidney disease to the food bank.
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From Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
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5/18/23
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Some lawmakers are warming to the idea of a vaccination campaign, long considered a fringe idea due to the cost and potential consequences.
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By Adam Goldstein, Florida Phoenix
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5/15/23
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Two of the worst things that survived the session are related to our ongoing water pollution woes. Both are likely to make things a lot worse. Both came as something of a surprise.
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The COVID-19 public health emergency status in the U.S. expired on May 11th. And on May 5th, the WHO declared an end to the COVID-19 public health emergency of international concern.
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By Marian Moser Jones, and Amy Lauren Fairchild, The Ohio State University
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5/12/23
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Many people are tired of grappling with long COVID – here are some evidence-based ways to counter it
The illness following a bout with COVID-19 may be part of a patient’s response to the infection. But doctors and researchers do not yet know why some patients go on to have persistent symptoms.
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By Kyle B. Enfield, University of Virginia
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5/10/23
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During National Water Safety Month, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages residents to take precautions to prevent drownings and skin damage.
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
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5/8/23
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Food insecurity, defined as not having access by all people in a household at all times to adequate, nutritious food, often reflects broader economic trends like recession and inflation.
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From Stacker.com
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4/26/23
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