Florida egg shortages worsen as bird flu disrupts poultry farms nationwide
In addition, the first case of bird flu was confirmed in Puerto Rico last week.
Jan
2025
13
HEALTH
Jan
2025
8
Medical debt will no longer appear on credit reports for all Americans
This new rule will erase an estimated $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency estimates that the new federal rule could help boost consumer credit scores by an average of 20 points.
Jan
2025
6
The major political issues facing Florida in 2025
Here are three of the top issues affecting Floridians that will likely be the subject of major discussions in this year's legislative session in Tallahassee.
Dec
2024
17
Misinformation about birth control is rampant on social media, alarming doctors
Doctors are concerned that misinformation about birth control might make some women get off it at a time when there are fewer options available for unintended pregnancies in the US.
Nov
2024
15
Why people are so concerned about Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead US public health
Trump’s pick for health secretary wants to increase access to raw milk, remove fluoride from drinking water, and has said that vaccines cause autism and that WiFi causes cancer.
Nov
2024
14
What you need to know to enroll in the Affordable Care Act in 2025
Explore yours or your family’s specific healthcare options through the ACA, find a health plan and start a 2025 application now.
Nov
2024
6
Election fatigue? Here’s how to recharge your mental health
We talked to an expert about the rise in anxiety during the 2024 election season, and what to do about it.
Nov
2024
1
Florida’s path to legal weed: FAU community members discuss the stakes of Amendment 3
At Florida Atlantic University, students and faculty are debating on Amendment 3, which could legalize recreational marijuana in Florida for adults 21 and older. Discussions center on public health, economic impact, and Florida's cultural identity as the November...
Oct
2024
31
‘MAHA’: What to know about the ‘movement’ gaslighting health and wellness followers in the US
Here’s who RFK’s “health and wellness” political campaign is trying to reach, and why.
Oct
2024
17
Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds. Here's what to know.
