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U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity.
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Joe Mario Pedersen/Central Florida Public MediaLawmakers approved an expansion of KidCare meant to help thousands of children with complex medical needs. But an ongoing lawsuit with federal regulators has kept the new eligibility rules on hold. Families say the delay is costing kids critical therapies and care. -
Facebook/AG James UthmeierThe step sets the stage for a judicial review of the ballot initiative seeking to legalize recreational pot. Justices will hear oral arguments on Feb. 5, according to a schedule posted on court's website.
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In Central Florida, licensed therapists use everyday instruments to treat a wide range of patients. -
According to the Tampa Bay Times/Miami Herald, the DeSantis administration diverted at least $36.2 million to defeat two ballot amendments. The reporters discuss their investigation on "Florida Matters Live & Local." -
St. Petersburg pediatric infectious disease Dr. Juan Dumois said that a late start to RSV season this year could cause more illnesses in the coming months. -
In an email to employees, FSU president Richard McCullough said the university will pay the city $109 million over 30 years for Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare's property and assets. -
With subsidies that help people pay their health insurance premiums set to expire, health care shoppers face staggering prices. Lawmakers are running out of time to agree on a solution. -
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis is met with courage, curiosity and determination to change the “D-word." Then, after competing in multiple marathons and Ironmans, a Navy vet faces his toughest challenger yet. -
The first fully robotic lymphovenous bypass was performed with NanoWrist Dissection Instruments, which uses smaller components and “enhanced controls.” -
The combined $5.2 million in funding was provided through the Department of Education's Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program. -
Many progressive-leaning organizations in Florida said they have been lobbying Congress for months to extend the subsidies because they make health insurance more affordable. -
There were 38 confirmed cases of Legionella reported between Nov. 1 and Dec. 6, according to a state database. That's a large spike compared to what is observed typically at this time of the year. -
Latino families in Florida are facing a more severe affordability crisis compared to Latinos nationally, according to a new study. -
Florida law prevents abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, with limited exceptions. It also requires in-person dispensing of abortion medication.
