An alarming look at the foods consumed by families across America: A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that
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South Florida boxing program helps slow down Parkinson’s disease symptoms, one punch at a time
About a million people have Parkinson’s disease, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. And, medicine isn’t the only way to help ease symptoms. Juan Rodriguez uses
Mother sues Florida dairy farm, claiming she lost unborn baby after toddler got sick from drinking raw milk
A Florida dairy farm was named in a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she lost her unborn child after getting sick while caring
Jackson South maternity unit shuts down weeks early, sparking concerns in southern Miami-Dade
The maternity unit at Jackson South Hospital is closing earlier than expected. Staffing struggles cited in early closure A Jackson Memorial Hospital System spokesperson said
Millions of Floridians could lose Affordable Care Act coverage as federal tax credits set to expire
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is on track to become unaffordable for millions of Floridians who rely on the health insurance coverage.
Protein-packed snacks gain mainstream appeal, experts say
Once the domain of bodybuilders and athletes, protein has moved to the center of many Americans’ daily diets, showing up in everything from cereal to doughnuts,
Report: 13 cases of flesh-eating bacteria, eight deaths confirmed in Florida
CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live Florida has confirmed 13 cases of Vibrio vulnificus—often called “flesh-eating” bacteria—across 11 counties this year, with eight deaths,
Florida woman impersonated nurse and treated over 4,000 patients, authorities say
A Northeast Florida woman has been arrested after allegedly impersonating a registered nurse and providing medical care to thousands of unsuspecting patients over the course
Massive loggerhead sea turtle full of eggs returns to ocean after being treated in Florida for boat strike injury
CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live A large sea turtle that was found injured along the Florida coast in May following a boat strike
From concrete to collards: Urban garden near Little Haiti is changing lives
What may have looked like just another patch of green in Pinewood, near Little Haiti, turned out to be something far more powerful, a vibrant