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A CDC report showed a decline in death rates in 2023 for almost all of the leading causes, meaning life expectancy was 78.5 years last year overall. It's higher for women than men.
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About 67% of 12th-graders said they hadn’t used alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes or e-cigarettes in the previous 30 days. That’s the largest percentage seen in an annual national survey.
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Researchers explored an innovative solution for postsurgery care aimed at preventing further damage from herniated discs using a synthetic mucin gel inspired by a cow slime.
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HCA Florida’s two freestanding emergency rooms in Lakeland – one opens Dec. 23 – are part of a wave of new facilities in this Central Florida town.
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The new outpatient center is the first at Lee Health to offer the 3T MRI magnet, which produces high-resolution images with a magnetic field that’s twice as strong as a standard MRI.
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A behavioral health technicial discusses the pros and cons of social media and what life could look like without the apps.
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A federal judge sided with Florida and 18 other states that challenged a Biden administration rule to allow Dreamers to access the Affordable Care Act, but an appeals court has issued a stay.
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Low concentrations of the toxin were found this past week around downtown and the Sunshine Skyway. Also, respiratory irritation was reported along the Sarasota County beaches.
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A GoFundMe campaign for Briana Boston has raised over $62,500 for her legal expenses. Police say she told an insurance rep, "Delay, deny, depose. You people are next" after her claim was denied.
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Sobriety is having a moment, says Jessica Jeboult, founder of the website A Sober Girl’s Guide. Want to join the trend? Let's hear from sober coaches, sober bar managers and happily sober people.
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On this episode, our host Dr. Joe Sirven highlights a new community health program in Duval County that connects uninsured patients to medical services.
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The number of HIV patients in Florida has steadily climbed over the past five years. During HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, professionals are spreading the word about risks and care access.