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Florida is among the states that vaccinate the least. Here's where we rank

According to the World Health Organization, vaccines prevent 4 to 5 million deaths per year worldwide.

Cold plunges, red-light therapy. Why some swear by biohacking while others raise concerns

The biohacking movement has taken the health and wellness industry by storm with many people following the techniques. However, some doctors recommend caution.

Water safety tips: How to prevent drownings at the beach or pool this summer

With temperatures rising across the country and school out for the summer, many families will visit the beach, lake or local swimming pool. Now is the time to review safety tips to keep children safe around water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4. It’s also......

Health officials tell US doctors to be alert for dengue as cases ramp up worldwide

U.S. health officials on Tuesday warned doctors to be alert for dengue cases as the tropical disease breaks international records.

Miami-Dade reports most cases of dengue in the US, mostly travel-associated: CDC

Miami-Dade County has reported the most cases of dengue, a virus that spreads through the bite of an affected mosquito, in 2024 across the 50 U.S. states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

What I've learned about food allergies after my daughter's diagnosis

33 million Americans have food allergies, according to Food Allergy Research and Education. That’s about 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children.

More South Florida children are reporting food allergies. Here's what to know

According to Food Allergy Research and Education, a national advocacy group, 32 million Americans have food allergies – about 5.6 million of them are children, which is a number that is growing.

Her 11-year-old son died after an allergic reaction. She has a message to other parents

‘Hopefully somebody else hears me, hears this story and decides to put together an emergency plan for their child’

Pushing for change: why those living with food allergies say clearer food labels are needed

Food labels must identify, using its common name, the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food in in the ingredient list or immediately after or next to the list, in a separate “contains statement”.

Massive layoffs at the Dept. of Education creating loads of anxiety for local families

President Trump campaigned on shutting down the Department of Education. However, seeing it happen, with the department laying off about half of its workforce, sends shockwaves through the local education community and through many families.

In newly released calls, Tamarac mom seeks updates on complaints against husband weeks before murder

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Wednesday released audio of non-emergency calls Mary Gingles made seeking their help in the weeks before her husband’s accused of killing her, her father and a neighbor in Tamarac last month.