A Florida officer who pleaded guilty to stealing seized DEA drugs gets 17 years in prison
A Florida police officer has been sentenced to more than 17 years behind bars after pleading guilty to stealing drugs, cash ...
CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of extended withdrawal
A memo to senior leaders at the agency tells them that all staff who work with the World Health Organization must immediately ...
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As Florida ERs see flu cases spike CDC issues new bird flu guidance
In an abundance of caution, the CDC is advising faster flu testing to help identify possible bird flu cases hiding in the ...
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As flu cases spike in Florida ERs, the CDC issues new guidance to identify bird flu
In an abundance of caution, the CDC last week advised hospitals and labs to do faster flu testing to help identify possible ...
The tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas is alarming. It’s not the biggest in US history though, CDC says
A yearlong outbreak of tuberculosis in the Kansas City, Kansas area has taken local experts aback, even if it does not appear ...
Princess, Viking gastrointestinal outbreaks sicken 140+ cruise guests, crew
Among 1,894 guests aboard Princess’ Coral Princess ship, 59 reported being ill during its current voyage, along with 12 crew ...
Is fluoride in tap water safe? Florida officials raise concerns. Here's what the science says
Fluoride is added to water systems of more than two-thirds of Americans. Some Florida cities banned it for health concerns.
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Florida will get part of a $7.4B opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma
The Florida Attorney General’s Office says the settlement will help fund opioid addiction treatment, prevention and recovery ...
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Tampa-based community nonprofit awarded $15 million grant
The University Area Community Development Corp., a public/private nonprofit serving the area near University of South Florida’s Tampa campus, and its partners were recently awarded a $14.9 million ...