Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs spreads to Georgia
Read full article: Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs spreads to GeorgiaA Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled shell eggs has spread well beyond the Southern states where contaminated eggs were distributed ā with cases now confirmed in Georgia and 16 other states across the country.
Florida measles cases spike in 2026, ranking among top 5 states nationwide
Read full article: Florida measles cases spike in 2026, ranking among top 5 states nationwideMeasles is spreading across the United States at a pace that has already outpaced all of 2025 ā and Florida is seeing one of the sharpest surges in the country.
FDA opens investigations into new Cyclospora, Salmonella, Listeria outbreaks
Read full article: FDA opens investigations into new Cyclospora, Salmonella, Listeria outbreaksThe Food and Drug Administration has opened investigations into three new foodborne illness outbreaks, with federal health officials working to identify the source of each.
Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Read full article: Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora riskTaylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. The California-based company said products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped to 27 states including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania and Illinois.
Reported cyclosporiasis cases in Florida nearly double in one week, data show
Read full article: Reported cyclosporiasis cases in Florida nearly double in one week, data showA parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, seen in recent outbreaks across the country, has been documented in over 25 counties in Florida -- and cases nearly doubled in one week, according to state data.
Officials investigate Taco Bell, lettuce in multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak: report
Read full article: Officials investigate Taco Bell, lettuce in multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak: reportFederal and state health officials are investigating whether Taco Bell restaurants played a role in a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, while Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surveillance data show hundreds of domestically acquired cases this season.
Cyclosporiasis in Northeast Florida: Here are the local counties with confirmed cases of intestinal parasite
Read full article: Cyclosporiasis in Northeast Florida: Here are the local counties with confirmed cases of intestinal parasiteFederal health officials are monitoring a growing number of cyclosporiasis cases this summer, with 145 infections reported across 17 states as of mid-June 2026.
Cyclospora parasite: Symptoms, how it spreads, foods linked to past outbreaks
Read full article: Cyclospora parasite: Symptoms, how it spreads, foods linked to past outbreaksFederal health officials are monitoring a growing number of cyclosporiasis cases this summer, with 145 infections reported across 17 states as of mid-June 2026.
CDC tracks 145 cases of intestinal illness caused by tiny parasite across 17 states, including Florida and Georgia
Read full article: CDC tracks 145 cases of intestinal illness caused by tiny parasite across 17 states, including Florida and GeorgiaFederal health officials are monitoring a growing number of cyclosporiasis cases this summer, with 145 infections reported across 17 states as of mid-June 2026.
Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreak
Read full article: Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreakNara Organics has recalled its organic baby formula sold at Target stores and online due to a multistate outbreak of infant botulism.
Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantine
Read full article: Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantineThe 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship are getting a taste of Nebraska hospitality as they wait to find out how much longer they will have to remain in quarantine at the hospital in Omaha.
Shingles vaccine: Why experts say it can reduce the risk of dementia
Read full article: Shingles vaccine: Why experts say it can reduce the risk of dementiaThere are over 10 million new cases of dementia each year worldwide, meaning one new case every 3.2 seconds. According to studies, cases of dementia will continue to rise. But, can a vaccine be the key to reducing the risk?
Experts discuss how new Florida law will improve understanding of blood clots, warning signs and treatments
Read full article: Experts discuss how new Florida law will improve understanding of blood clots, warning signs and treatmentsDr. Majdi Ashchi, a world-renowned expert on cardiology vascular medicine, and Dr. Mohannad Bisharat, the Director of Coronary Interventions at Ashchi Heart and Vascular Center, joined The Morning Show to discuss the new law that will help the medical community better understand the true impact of blood clots, signs of trouble and treatments available.
Jacksonville counseling group shares advice on coping with survivorās guilt
Read full article: Jacksonville counseling group shares advice on coping with survivorās guiltSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and one of the most difficult things anyone can face is losing a loved oneĀ to suicide.
Experts bust myth of mosquito-repelling plants, offer real tips for Florida gardeners
Read full article: Experts bust myth of mosquito-repelling plants, offer real tips for Florida gardenersAs Florida enters peak mosquito season, University of Florida experts are setting the record straight on a common summertime belief: plants like citronella and lavender wonāt keep mosquitoes away just by growing in your yard.
āSo preventableā: Crime and safety analyst gives tips to potentially avoid accidental shootings from unsecured firearms
Read full article: āSo preventableā: Crime and safety analyst gives tips to potentially avoid accidental shootings from unsecured firearmsAccidental shootings from unsecured firearms are one of the leading causes of unintentional death among children and teens, according to the CDC, and as summer unfolds, experts emphasize the importance of parents taking proactive measures to ensure their childrenās safety when visiting other homes.
Salmonella poisoning linked to pistachio cream sickens 4 in Minnesota and New Jersey
Read full article: Salmonella poisoning linked to pistachio cream sickens 4 in Minnesota and New JerseyFour people have been sickened in two states by salmonella poisoning linked to pistachio cream, a nut butter spread.
Animal sedative medetomidine is showing up in the US illegal drug supply, CDC says
Read full article: Animal sedative medetomidine is showing up in the US illegal drug supply, CDC saysThree new health reports detail growing concern about an animal sedative thatās showing up in the nation's illegal drug supply.
How did measles come back, and why does it continue to spread?
Read full article: How did measles come back, and why does it continue to spread?A measles outbreak across the US, including Florida, does not appear to be slowing down, and now, researchers at the Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research are speaking out about how it got here and why it continues to spread.
National Infant Immunization Week highlighting critical role vaccines play in protecting children
Read full article: National Infant Immunization Week highlighting critical role vaccines play in protecting childrenApril 21 marks the beginning of National Infant Immunization Week, a crucial time to emphasize the role vaccines play in safeguarding children from preventable diseases.
Cleveland Clinic develops new technology to help with early diagnosis of autism
Read full article: Cleveland Clinic develops new technology to help with early diagnosis of autismApril is Autism Acceptance Month. According to the CDC, one in 36 children in the United States have autism. Despite its prevalence, many families still have to wait months before they can get their child in to a specialist to be diagnosed.
Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreak
Read full article: Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreakBird flu has been detected in a Georgia commercial poultry flock for the first time since a countrywide outbreak in 2022.
CDC warns public of emerging deadly drug 100 times stronger than fentanyl
Read full article: CDC warns public of emerging deadly drug 100 times stronger than fentanylThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sounding the alarm about carfentanil, a synthetic opioid that is 100 times more lethal than fentanyl.
Listeria outbreak tied to Yu Shang Food leaves California infant dead and 10 people sick
Read full article: Listeria outbreak tied to Yu Shang Food leaves California infant dead and 10 people sickU.S. health officials said a California infant has died and at least 10 other people have been sickened in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that include chicken feet, duck neck and pork hock, feet and tongue.
How to reverse prediabetes before it becomes Type 2
Read full article: How to reverse prediabetes before it becomes Type 2According to the CDC, more than 38 million Americans have diabetes, with 90% to 95% of those having Type 2 diabetes. And on top of that, another 98 million Americans have prediabetes.
Clay County Fire Rescue to host community Paramedicineās Narcan events in October
Read full article: Clay County Fire Rescue to host community Paramedicineās Narcan events in OctoberClay County Fire Rescue will host several Paramedicine Narcan events throughout Clay County in October to promote overdose prevention and understanding of narcotics.
The first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine reach Congo. But it's a fraction of what is needed
Read full article: The first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine reach Congo. But it's a fraction of what is neededAuthorities in Congo say the first batch of mpox vaccine has arrived in Congoās capital, three weeks after the World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in 12 African countries a global emergency.
Africa has almost 4,000 new mpox cases in a week, but the wait for vaccines continues
Read full article: Africa has almost 4,000 new mpox cases in a week, but the wait for vaccines continuesAfrica's public health body is seeing a rapid increase in mpox cases, with almost 4,000 reported on the continent in the last week.
Lower blood pressure naturally
Read full article: Lower blood pressure naturallyHigh blood pressure can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and other serious health conditions. The CDC says high blood pressure contributed to more than 691 thousand deaths in the US in 2021. So how can you lower your blood pressure without medication?
Up in Smoke: The dangerous truth behind vaping
Read full article: Up in Smoke: The dangerous truth behind vapingAlthough fewer teens are lighting up a cigarette these days, more and more are turning to vaping. In fact, about one of every five high school students vape. But is it safer than cigarettes?
US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?
Read full article: US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?There have been 17 times as many U.S. measles cases in the first three months of this year compared with the average number seen in the first three months of the previous three years.
Duval County ranks 3rd among Florida counties with most cases of gonorrhea: CDC
Read full article: Duval County ranks 3rd among Florida counties with most cases of gonorrhea: CDCA large number of a common, but potentially dangerous sexually transmitted infection, is affecting several Northeast Florida counties, especially Duval County residents, according to the CDC.
Measles: āItās not a matter of whether we will have an outbreak in Northeast Florida, itās a matter of whenā
Read full article: Measles: āItās not a matter of whether we will have an outbreak in Northeast Florida, itās a matter of whenāA measles outbreak at a South Florida elementary school has health officials warning of a rise in cases.
Billboard in Jacksonville highlights dangers of maternal syphilis rates during pregnancy
Read full article: Billboard in Jacksonville highlights dangers of maternal syphilis rates during pregnancyA new billboard around Jacksonville is bringing awareness to maternal syphilis rates during pregnancy, which according to the CDC more than tripled from 2016 to 2022.
CDC issues food safety alert after multi-state outbreak of Listeria linked to dairy products
Read full article: CDC issues food safety alert after multi-state outbreak of Listeria linked to dairy productsTwenty-six people from seven states, including two people in Florida and Georgia, have been infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Florida Surgeon General calls for end of COVID-19 vaccines based on mRNA
Read full article: Florida Surgeon General calls for end of COVID-19 vaccines based on mRNAFlorida Surgeon General Joseph Ladopo called for a halt to the use of COVID-19 vaccines based on mRNA and said the vaccines could result in an illness.
CDC data shows spike in respiratory illnesses during holiday season and its burden on the healthcare system
Read full article: CDC data shows spike in respiratory illnesses during holiday season and its burden on the healthcare systemThe latest data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) revealed tens of thousands of people are being admitted to hospitals each week for one of three sicknesses, the flu, COVID-19, or RSV.
The Duval County infant mortality rate is higher than the Florida rate. New legislation aims to change that
Read full article: The Duval County infant mortality rate is higher than the Florida rate. New legislation aims to change thatThe Jacksonville City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on an initiative that aims to improve local rates of infant mortality.
More powerful MRI option helps doctors pinpoint hard-to-find lesions that cause epilepsy
Read full article: More powerful MRI option helps doctors pinpoint hard-to-find lesions that cause epilepsyAlmost three and a half million people suffer from epilepsy ā a disorder of the brain that can cause seizures. For some, these seizures can be controlled with medication, others will need brain surgery, which can be risky. But now, new technology is helping doctors pinpoint whatās causing the seizures better than ever before.
Iām a psychiatrist and this is my mental health toolkit for myself
Read full article: Iām a psychiatrist and this is my mental health toolkit for myselfMore people are seeking mental health treatment than ever before. The CDC reports more than 21 percent of people are seeing a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or social worker. But what keeps our mental health professionals sane? And what can we learn from them?
Guns killed record number of children in 2021: CDC report
Read full article: Guns killed record number of children in 2021: CDC reportChildren in the United States are more likely to die at the hands of a gun than in a car crash, from a drug overdose or cancer. That's just one of the troubling statistics in a new Centers for Disease Control study--- that found firearms killed a record number of children in 2021.
I-TEAM: Can first responders exposed to fentanyl accidentally overdose? Doctors and deputies disagree
Read full article: I-TEAM: Can first responders exposed to fentanyl accidentally overdose? Doctors and deputies disagreeMany in the medical community and law enforcement are split on if first responders are in danger by fentanyl exposure alone.
Foods to boost bone and joint health
Read full article: Foods to boost bone and joint healthWhat if there is a way to prevent your bones and joints from deteriorating? You may not need to spend money on expensive supplements, as you may be able to strengthen your bones and joints with whatās already in your kitchen.
Suicide rates reach record high; one local woman is trying to help with murals across Jacksonville
Read full article: Suicide rates reach record high; one local woman is trying to help with murals across JacksonvilleSuicide deaths reached a record high in the U.S. last year. Data from the CDC shows at least 49,449 lives were lost due to intentional self-harm in 2022.One local woman is working to raise awareness for mental health with murals all across Jacksonville that direct people to get help. The latest mural is in San Marco Square and is one of eleven in the city.
FDA, FTC tell sellers of edible Delta 8 to stop marketing products to young children
Read full article: FDA, FTC tell sellers of edible Delta 8 to stop marketing products to young childrenThe FTC and FDA are sending cease and desist letters to sellers of edible Delta 8 products and telling them to stop marketing products that may entice young children.
Fentanyl testing strips now legal in Florida after being classified as ādrug paraphernaliaā
Read full article: Fentanyl testing strips now legal in Florida after being classified as ādrug paraphernaliaāFentanyl test strips are now legal in the state of Florida after a bill signing this week formally decriminalizing the strips.
Fear to conversation: How organizations are working to shatter stigma on sexual health
Read full article: Fear to conversation: How organizations are working to shatter stigma on sexual healthThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 2.5 million cases of STDs in 2021. Health experts continue their focus on outreach in both metropolitan and rural areas.
1 person killed every 45 minutes in alcohol-related crash, CDC report finds
Read full article: 1 person killed every 45 minutes in alcohol-related crash, CDC report findsA report shows 32 people in the United States are killed every day in crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver. That's one death every 45 minutes.
Proposed sleep bill prevents schools from starting early in the morning
Read full article: Proposed sleep bill prevents schools from starting early in the morningKids needing more shut eye before school is the rationale behind a new bill making its way through Tallahassee.This bill would prevent middle schools from starting before eight and high schools before 8:30 a.m.
Travel Bugs: 5 dirty little secrets hiding in your hotel
Read full article: Travel Bugs: 5 dirty little secrets hiding in your hotelPrior to the pandemic, the dirtiest place in the hotel was the bathroom. Now, a study from the journal āEmerging Infectious Diseasesā found COVID-19 germs are still rampant in the bathrooms.
CDC survey on youth mental health should be a wake-up call to parents, school administrators, expert says
Read full article: CDC survey on youth mental health should be a wake-up call to parents, school administrators, expert saysAlmost 60% of U.S. high school girls reported feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness in 2021, representing a 60% increase in these emotions among girls over the past 10 years, according to a newly-released survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Duval schools youth risk behavior survey terminated by state
Read full article: Duval schools youth risk behavior survey terminated by stateThe Commissioner of Education sent a letter to the Duval Schoolsā Superintendent, Dr. Diana Greene, āstrongly urgingā that the district needs to end its participation in a CDC youth-risk behavior survey (YRBS) and instead participate in a new one developed by the state.
A panel of experts answer questions about the COVID-19 booster shot during an FDA meeting
Read full article: A panel of experts answer questions about the COVID-19 booster shot during an FDA meetingHow often should Americans get their booster shot against COVID-19, and how important is the booster to you if youāve already been infected with COVID-19? Those are questions a panel of experts set out to answer during an FDA meeting, the information will be passed on to the CDC.
Study tries to see if child vaccines and asthma are linked
Read full article: Study tries to see if child vaccines and asthma are linkedA federally funded study has found a possible link between aluminum in some childhood vaccines and persistent asthma, but experts say the study has several shortcomings.
WHO again considers declaring monkeypox a global emergency
Read full article: WHO again considers declaring monkeypox a global emergencyThe World Health Organization is convening its emergency committee to consider for the second time within weeks whether the expanding outbreak of monkeypox should be declared a global crisis.
Federal agencies helping Florida investigate listeria outbreak linked to ice cream
Read full article: Federal agencies helping Florida investigate listeria outbreak linked to ice creamThe Food and Drug Administration, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is helping the Florida Department of Health and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services investigate a listeria outbreak linked to ice cream, the FDA said Tuesday.
Fact-checking claim in Stacey Abrams ad: Are guns the leading cause of death for young people in Georgia?
Read full article: Fact-checking claim in Stacey Abrams ad: Are guns the leading cause of death for young people in Georgia?The News4JAX Trust Index team is taking a look at a claim in a political commercial for Georgia Democratic candidate for governor Stacey Abrams.
