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Even though allergy season is almost year-round in Florida, spring is considered the worst season for pollen allergies due to the number of oak, pine and cedar trees.
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WFSU Public Media
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Sara Parker/CourtesySara Parker, a USF student and former representative for Special Olympics who petitioned Congress, says she wants to advocate for people with autism. -
adobe stockThe bill, heading to the governor after House passage, doesn't specifically reference fluoride, but it will require the mineral and some other health additives be removed from public drinking water.
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Speaking to a gathering of Tallahassee business leaders, Mark O'Bryant said one idea is for FSU to partner with TMH to create a teaching and research hospital on top of its role of healing center. -
The Brevard community expresses disappointment after Orlando Health, citing poor conditions and neglect, shuttered the hospital, which it bought during Steward Health Care’s bankruptcy last year. -
Hogs for the Cause, a New Orleans-based charity known for its barbecue fundraisers, will renovate apartments to provide quarters to families while their kids receive care. -
The 82,000-square-foot Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute is designed to promote collaboration, discovery and innovation in medical education and research. -
Senate Ethics and Elections Chair Don Gaetz said that questions surrounding Hope Florida and its foundation contributed to his decision to hold off on considering the nominations at his committee’s final meeting. -
Federal funding cuts will impact Medicaid, SNAP nutrition, and other health-related programs, concerning some health care workers who say it will have an impact on Central Florida. -
The measure includes issues that are similar to those in human health care. For example, insurers will be required to disclose whether policies exclude coverage for such things as chronic and preexisting conditions. -
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is aiming for a 15 percent cut in the agency's budget, even as it's serving a growing population of veterans. -
Being ready for hurricane season may feel different this year. Your questions about handling the emotional ups and downs will be the focus of an upcoming "Florida Matters." -
A swim team combats the public health threat of drowning — especially among Black children and adults — by promoting water safety not just for its athletes but also their parents. -
The number of passengers is expected to reach a record number this year, but outbreaks of the contagious virus are seeing yearly increases, as well. Is your cruise safe? -
A national study found that Florida ranked the highest in people who are concerned about contraception access, with 58%.
