A ten-year-old South Florida girl burst into giggles the moment her cochlear implants were activated, marking the first time she could hear clearly in both
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President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” threatens Medicaid access for millions in Florida, advocates warn
Millions of Floridians could lose access to life-saving Medicaid coverage under a new legislation that slashes billions of dollars in federal funding, health advocates warn.
Jackson South to close maternity unit this fall as part of systemwide realignment
Jackson Health System announced Thursday it will close the maternity unit at Jackson South Medical Center this fall, citing a shift in community needs and
Sisters face Alzheimer’s legacy with love, caution and different choices
When Alzheimer’s disease runs in your family, it raises a difficult but unavoidable question: Will it happen to me? CBS News Miami anchor Lauren Pastrana
South Florida family navigates diagnosis similar to Alzheimer’s in children — what every parent should know
A rare genetic disorder known as Sanfilippo syndrome, often called “Childhood Alzheimer’s,” is robbing a South Florida 9-year-old of her abilities and her future. The
New push to improve access to fertility treatment
In vitro fertilization (IVF) brings hope to families but at a cost many cannot afford. President Donald Trump recently put the issue under a microscope,
Florida boy thrives after groundbreaking brain procedure at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
A young Florida boy who once struggled to move or even hug his mother due to a debilitating neurological disorder is now swimming, biking, and
FDA approves weight loss drug found in Mounjaro for use in sleep apnea patients
Weight loss drugs known as GLP1s are all the rage right now. They were originally developed for diabetes and weight management, but other “off label”
New salmonella outbreak linked to Florida grower’s cucumbers
CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live U.S. health officials are investigating a new outbreak of salmonella illnesses tied to a Florida grower whose tainted
Officials warn of potential measles exposure at Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium
New Jersey health officials issued a warning about a potential measles exposure during the Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium. On Tuesday, the New Jersey Department