Health News Florida

Officials say drinking recycled, thoroughly-treated wastewater is perfectly safe but there are also psychological hurdles.

As of this year, Florida rules allow for reclaimed water, or recycled wastewater, to be treated and distributed for drinking.

The outcome was widely expected after Democrats and Republicans released dueling bills. Congress is under pressure to address health care costs before federal subsidies lapse at the end of the year.

Programs that made the cut, like lawyers and doctors, can borrow up to $200,000. Those that did not, including nurses, can borrow half that.

In the wake of the impasse with Florida Blue, Broward Health has agreed to accept insurance from Oscar Health, one of the larger carriers on the marketplace in Florida.

Matthew Milton Bravo, who was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma, says he will be finishing chemotherapy by the end of December.

The goal of the rankings, in their fifth year, is to help expectant parents make informed decisions in consultation with their prenatal care providers.

Neurologist Dr. Joseph Drazkowski, OB-GYN Dr. Donna G. Ivery and Nemours Children's Health infectious disease expert Chad Neilsen discuss the month's biggest health topics.

Recent sampling showed levels above the EPA’s action level of 0.015 milligrams per liter in more than 10% of homes tested. That exceeds the federal Lead Action Level established by the EPA.

Disney says the Disability Access Service, which allows pass-holders and their immediate family members to make an online reservation for a ride and not have to wait, needed changing because it had grown fourfold.

A combination of specialists and health care facilities with national reputations for noninvasive treatments are why medical tourism is a consistent fraction of the city's tourism economy.

Although there are several factors that may lead to a root canal, there are also ways to minimize your risk — with a few lifestyle changes.