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Orange County’s prehospital whole‑blood program lets trained paramedics transfuse patients at crash scenes; county video shows a survivor credited with being stabilized by the care.
Orange County officials say measles has been detected and urged residents to check MMR records and call their doctor if exposed.
State testing found glyphosate in several store‑bought breads; experts and industry groups disagree on whether the ppb readings pose a health risk.
FAU finds older Florida men die from melanoma at roughly twice the rate of women; researchers point to missed screenings and prevention gaps among seniors.
A OneFlorida+ analysis found GLP‑1 injections were linked to fewer venous clots and a 44% drop in overall mortality among adults with obesity and autoimmune disease.
Cigna will leave Florida’s ACA marketplace for 2027, joining Aetna’s earlier withdrawal and narrowing choices for shoppers ahead of next open enrollment.
Moffitt and BayCare will open proton therapy centers in Tampa Bay in 2026, allowing local patients to avoid long trips for high-precision radiation.
Seven Central Florida restaurants were temporarily closed after state inspectors found roaches, rodent droppings and other hazards; most cleared follow-up inspections.
Direct Relief announced a more than $5.2M push to install solar microgrids and batteries at nine Florida clinics so they can keep vaccines and care running through storms.
Osceola County issued a 60‑day rabies alert in a Kissimmee neighborhood after an unvaccinated cat tested positive. Officials urge pet vaccinations and reporting bites.
Since Hurricane Irma in 2017, Florida tightened rules requiring generators and emergency plans for nursing homes; facilities say drills and backups improved safety, but gaps persist.
State records show Colorado’s Prime Steak in Sanford was ordered closed May 11 after inspectors found dead and live roaches, nearly 60 flying insects and sanitizer issues; it passed a reinspection on May 12.
A seller recalled WAP Sensual Enhancement capsules after FDA testing found sildenafil, tadalafil and flibanserin. Buyers who purchased the product online are being warned of serious health risks and refunds are being arranged.
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