The American Lung Association’s new “State of the Air” report finds that nearly 120 million people in the U.S., or more than one in three, live in counties that had unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution. Overall, air quality has improved across the nation; however, major differences exist between air quality in eastern and western states and between air pollution exposures for white people and people of color.
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In a recent study, Melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep wake cycles, could potentially reduce risk of self-harm behaviors in adolescents.
The Lung Association stresses the importance of beginning the cleanup effort as soon as storm surge waters recede, and it is safe to return. Chemicals, sewage, oil, gas, and other dangerous substances found in floodwaters can pose health risks to area residents.
In the important new children’s book, Bad Touching, author and retired OB/GYN Dr. Tiffanie Tate tackles the difficult topic of inappropriate touching in a way that young minds will understand.
Mental health and well-being are different for everyone, and it’s important to understand that It’s OK to not be OK. When a person is experiencing challenges to their mental health, it is important that they have the help and support necessary to guide them through it. Mental health challenges can affect a person’s moods, behaviors, and even their cognitive functioning.
A judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit alleging that Florida’s Medicaid program has violated federal laws by denying coverage for incontinence supplies for adults with disabilities.
As a first-generation American of immigrant parents from Jamaica, Rachelle Alexander’s story is a testament to the power of hard work and determination. Despite facing adversity and doubters, she never lost sight of her goal of becoming a doctor and has become a trailblazer for other minority women pursuing medicine.
In what would be a monumental change, the Florida Senate on Monday passed a proposal aimed at preventing abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
A House panel Monday unanimously approved a proposal that would allow Medicaid beneficiaries with “serious” mental illness to avoid a drug practice known as step therapy. The House Health Regulation Subcommittee voted 17-0 to approve the bill (HB 183), sponsored by Rep. Karen Gonzalez Pittman, R-Tampa.
Pointing to COVID-19 restrictions imposed in other states, Florida lawmakers Monday began moving forward with a proposal that would require legislative approval of extended public-health emergencies.