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Farmworkers push back on Florida Legislature's Heat Preemption Bill
Farmworkers got scorched yesterday by the passage of SB 1492, a bill that preempts local governments from passing even the most basic workplace protections.
Apopka launches vaccination initiative amid rising measles concerns
Apopka is partnering with the FDOH Orange County, OCPS, the Farmworker Association of Florida, Hope CommUnity Center, and the Apopka Fire Department to provide MMR vaccinations.
Unlocking the heat in mosquito modeling: Exploring disease transmission under climate change
The study contends that if mosquitoes undergo thermal adaptation in their local environments, it could lead to variation in how different populations respond to temperature. Matthew Thomas, a UF/IFAS professor and UF/IFAS Invasive Science Research Institute …

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Young children, pregnant people, and the immunocompromised are among the most vulnerable to measles.
Measles is one of the deadliest and most contagious infectious diseases – and one of the most easily preventable
In 2022 alone, there were over 9 million measles cases and 136,000 deaths worldwide, an 18% and 43% increase from the year before, respectively.
Research shows that even mild COVID-19 can lead to the equivalent of seven years of brain aging.
Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain
There is now abundant evidence that being infected with SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – can affect brain health in many ways.
Orange County Commission using $4.5 million of COVID-19 money to pay residents' medical debts
According to a county presentation on the question, Central Florida Jobs with Justice requested that the county spend $8.7 million of COVID-19 relief money for medical debt relief.
Kratom products are sold online and at smoke shops and gas stations, like this one in Lone Tree, Colo.
Nearly 2 million Americans are using kratom yearly, but it is banned in multiple states: A pharmacologist explains the controversy
The primary concern about kratom is that it can mimic how synthetic opioids work in the body, potentially causing overdoses, severe withdrawal symptoms, and other serious health issues. As a result, the Food and Drug Administration recommends against its use.
Florida health centers face financial strain without Medicaid reimbursement increase
The centers are urging lawmakers to adjust the rates to cover what they've found to be a gap of $106, or just over 42%, for every Medicaid patient visit.
Florida leads all states in Affordable Care Act plan registrations
In the most recent open enrollment period for health insurance, which ran from Nov. 1 to Jan. 16, 4.2 million Florida residents signed up for Affordable Care Act plans.
Nonprofit begins its quest for one million signatures, getting Medicaid on 2026 ballot
The group said it will require one million signatures of registered voters in Florida to get the measure on the ballot. As of December 31st, there are more than 13.3 million voters.
Baptiste Dentistry for Kids launches Children’s Dental Health Month awareness campaign
Studies reveal that children with cavities in their baby teeth are three times more likely to develop cavities in their adult teeth.
Emily Lu, a student in the environment science graduate program at Ohio State, tries to extract ribonucleic acid (RNA) from wastewater samples to test for fragments of the coronavirus, March 23, 2022 at a school lab in Columbus, Ohio.
Wastewater tests show COVID infections surging, but pandemic fatigue limits precautions
With pandemic fatigue, and deaths and hospitalizations well down from peaks in 2021 because of high vaccination and immunity rates, many people are inclined to shrug off the new wave.
Goal of partnership between AdventHealth and Junior Achievement: Inspire future caregivers
As part of this strategic collaboration, comprehensive lessons will be developed to equip students with the essential knowledge and confidence required for success in their health care careers.