Health News Florida

With abortions still on the rise nationwide despite widespread bans, curtailing the use of pregnancy-terminating medication is a top priority for abortion opponents — and they’re frustrated that the Trump administration isn’t doing more to limit its use.

The bill, which passed the Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee, would take a series of steps, including instituting what is described as a “most favored nation” system on pricing.

Next time you grab a receipt, think twice. The heat-activated chemicals printing your total can also enter your body and affect hormones.

State officials said the change is being made to prevent a shortfall of more than $120 million in the program for low-income people living with HIV.

Providing gender-affirming care, such as hormone treatment, to people under 18 is illegal in Florida. But a new bill could change who can be charged for it and who can investigate it.

Sale of the semi-synthetic substance that comes from the Kratom plant, was barred through an emergency rule from the state attorney general last year.

As Thursday's sign-up deadline approached, Florida still has the most people of any state on ACA plans despite the largest drop after lawmakers did not extend enhanced subsidies.

Dr. Carlos Abanses of St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa offers guidance on prevention, symptoms, vaccines, fever fears, hydration and when to get emergency care.

The hidden realities of living with inflammatory bowel disease. Then, how misdiagnosis led an emergency physician to help others advocate for themselves.

Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.

The political committee says the initiative meets legal requirements to go before voters, refuting opponents' arguments, including their contention the ballot text is misleading.

The facility — the first completed project of Moffitt's 775-acre Speros innovation hub — will be part of a growing and competitive cancer-care market in the Tampa Bay region.