A recent poll reveals Florida voters’ opinions on marijuana use for medical and recreational purposes

Posted on by Chris J. | 14927 Views | 10 min read

Medical Marijuana Being Prescribed by Doctor – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Africa Studio A recent poll provides insight into how voters feel about marijuana use, both medically and recreationally. According to the findings of this latest survey, legalizing recreational marijuana on the ballot in 2016 might prove challenging. More than 840,000 Florida residents currently

Florida’s surgeon general and Gov. DeSantis issue a warning about new COVID-19 limits and vaccination

Posted on by Mike D. | 21112 Views | 13 min read

90-year-old Margaret Keenan, the first patient in the UK to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by Alex Gakos The latest COVID-19 vaccination, which is anticipated to become available this month, has been advised against by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who on Thursday criticized recent efforts around the country to stem

Five deaths from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria have been reported by Florida officials in Tampa Bay since January

Posted on by Melissa P | 43684 Views | 14 min read

Flesh-eating bacteria found on in Tampa Bay (Not pictured); No Swimming Advisory Sign On Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Jean Faucett According to Florida officials, five people have been proven deceased in the Tampa Bay area as a result of a flesh-eating bacteria that is known to lurk near beaches. The vibrio vulnificus

Florida counties are affected by the dengue virus, according to health experts

Posted on by Mike D. | 8113 Views | 8 min read

Swarm of mosquitos over lake – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: VladKK As the number of dengue virus infections increased this month, Florida health authorities issued a mosquito-borne sickness notice for Broward County.  Miami-Dade County now joins Broward County, which includes Fort Lauderdale, as the disease spreads throughout the region.  In its report on the

According to the CDC, Leprosy can be endemic in the Sunshine State

Posted on by Melissa P | 11405 Views | 17 min read

Close-up view of bacteria that causes leprosy – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo By Kateryna Kon Increasing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that leprosy, commonly known as Hansen’s disease, is spreading endemic in the Southeast United States.   According to a recent research letter from the CDC, 81 percent of cases recorded

Florida’s best pet insurance in 2023

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Vet examining pet dog & cat — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: FamVeld If your pet becomes sick or hurt, a pet insurance policy can prevent expensive trips to the veterinarian. Accidents and medical care for many different illnesses are both covered by insurance. For your pet’s long-term medical needs, several insurers also provide optional

5,000-mile-wide blob of seaweed can make beachgoers sick

Posted on by Melissa P | 22977 Views | 11 min read

Sargassum (seaweed) pollution — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Bret Reyes Seaweed blobs that smell terrible are already washing up on Florida’s shores. According to Brian Lapointe, a research professor at Florida Atlantic University, they’ve “already seen some of this arriving in Key West.” It’s not simply smelly, he claimed. As more wash up on the shore,

According to the EPA, Florida possesses the majority of the nation’s lead pipes

Posted on by Chris J. | 13093 Views | 16 min read

A new Environmental Protection Agency assessment estimates that 9.2 million lead pipes provide water to houses across the U.S., with more in Florida than any other state. The results of this survey will determine how billions of dollars will be spent to locate and replace these pipes. In the poll that was made public on

Deadly fungal infection spreading at alarming rate throughout Florida

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Lab tech testing fungal infection in petri dish – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by angellodeco A dangerous fungus that preys on patients with serious medical issues is spreading throughout hospitals and other healthcare institutions, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue an alert. The fungus kills 30–60 percent of those who contract

Florida-sold frozen meat and poultry products are being recalled

Posted on by Chris J. | 5916 Views | 6 min read

Poultry section at Publix supermarket – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Zoe Cappello Check the freezers! The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Friday that a frozen food company with headquarters in Plantation, Florida, has issued a recall for certain frozen meat and poultry items. Since they were not USDA-inspected before being sent to