For some Floridians, there is a brawl between their scalps and the taps because of the concentration of minerals in water, a product of the aquifer's karst topography.
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In November, Floridians will vote on allowing adults to use recreational marijuana. On "Florida Matters," we discuss how the proposed amendment could change life in the Sunshine State.
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Tampa General's Transplant Institute had a record year, due in part to innovative technology that expands the donor pool. But thousands of Floridians are still waiting for help.
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The staffing regulation was disparaged by the industry as unattainable. Patient advocates say it doesn’t go far enough. Labor unions welcomed the requirement.
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The February breach halted payments to doctors and disrupted patients' access to health records. One provider laments it is "more devastating than COVID.” Yet, UnitedHealth reports much is back to normal.
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Although HIV transmission from contaminated blood through unsterile injection is a well-known risk, the CDC said this is the first documentation of probable infections involving cosmetic services.
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Researchers have been able to reverse the effects of a syndrome that affects brain development in a brain organoid. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on April 24, 2024.)
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Our readers responded to our callout, sharing the strategies they use to lift their spirits in the face of setbacks and woes. And yes, one way is: A jam happy face on toast!
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