Mosquito season is here, and Miami-Dade officials want you to be prepared. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and the county’s solid waste department are helping
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Highway 41 Fire threatens structures as wildfire smoke could impact parts of Miami-Dade, Broward
A large wildfire burning inside Everglades National Park in South Florida is continuing to rage, and officials are warning that flames are now starting to
Florida House again rejects Gov. Ron DeSantis’ AI, vaccine measures during special session
Two key priorities of Gov. Ron DeSantis that failed to advance in the regular legislative session were discarded as the House opened a special session
Florida’s vaccine exemption bill for kids gets second chance as lawmakers kick off special session
Florida’s attempt to expand vaccine exemptions for children is back in play. Sen. Clay Yarborough, R-Jacksonville, filed the bill again on Friday after it failed
Infertility is much more common than you might think, but what exactly can cause couples to experience it?
This week is National Infertility Awareness Week, and someone you know is likely struggling with infertility. It affects one in six couples. “It’s unlike any
Deep brain stimulation helps South Florida Parkinson’s patient regain control after years of tremors
For the first time in years, Debra Flynn’s hand was still. “The tremor has stopped,” the Parkinson’s patient told her doctor as electrodes implanted in
Florida HIV/AIDS funding cuts spark backlash as state drops key service contracts
A growing fight over HIV/AIDS funding in Florida is raising new concerns about access to life-saving care, after the state declined to renew several contracts
Stem cell therapy offers new hope for Parkinson’s patients as UM scientists aim to restore lost brain cells
Scientists are making new strides in the fight against Parkinson’s disease, with researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine exploring cutting-edge treatments
South Florida couple donates millions to ensure children have access to cancer care
It was a transformative moment for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami. Helen and Jacob Shaham donated $15 million, and the Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute
Ultra-processed foods may raise Parkinson’s Disease risk, new research shows
Recent research is giving food for thought when it comes to Parkinson’s disease and how it develops. A study by King’s College found that consuming