Health News Florida

North Florida's flat, rural cattle pastures — longtime dumping grounds of South Florida's sewage sludge — will close their gates to feces-filled trucks by 2028. That's owing to a provision of Florida's Farm Bill.

The Lakeland Ranch resident says his longtime oncologist, Dr. Rick Brown of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in Vitale's lung and liver cavity.

What would paid family leave look like in Florida? A new report takes a closer look.

The project explores whether analyzing and interpreting art using VR can strengthen observation and communication skills among health care providers.

A long stay in intensive care can bring physical, cognitive, and mental health challenges that can take months or longer to resolve.

The latest case count suggests the outbreak may be slowing, but it does not indicate that transmission has been eliminated.

If you find yourself spacing during the day after a night of poor sleep, consider letting your brain catch a break by catching some Z’s. Your ability to focus deserves it.

The health department limited access to HIV drugs without consulting its advisory committee charged with maintaining and updating the list of available drugs for the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program.

Analysts with the personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, D.C., using 33 metrics tied to cost, quality and access to care. Florida's low ranking in oral health reflects gaps in preventive care.

Some people find they owe money back for subsidies if their income changed from what they estimated. In 2026, more people may find themselves in this situation if they don’t carefully track their income.

Post-mastectomy pain syndrome, or PMPS, is estimated to afflict tens of thousands of U.S. women each year. And yet it is not well understood and is inconsistently treated.

A paper published in the journal AIMS Microbiology reported some disquieting findings based on its review of 70 water studies.