Health

There have been no cases of Mayaro virus in Florida yet, but University of Florida’s Barry Alto there could be if it continues to spread from South...

In a new study from the University of Florida , Florida Hospital and the Obesity Action Coalition , researchers looked at the health data of 9 million...

South Florida continues to have the highest rate of new HIV diagnoses in the country, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and...

Orange County residents are at greater risk of contracting a deadly mosquito-borne illness after several birds and especially chickens tested positive...

A new online tool could help some Florida families quickly determine how much health insurance for their children will cost.

July is peak season for getting sick from swimming in a freshwater lake or pond, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Center study.

This story has been updated for clarity, and with new information. Broward County released its 2017 water quality report Monday. The report, from the...

Go ahead and have that cup of coffee, maybe even several more. New research shows it may boost chances for a longer life, even for those who down at...

An autopsy report says a 38-year-old Florida man was killed by an exploding vape pen.

Freshwater swimmers are being warned to wear nose clips as the weather gets warmer. Florida Department of Health’s Kent Donahue says the amoeba called...