RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine
Read full article: RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantineU.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refused to release a cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus from the Nebraska quarantine facility where she is being held.
Aldon Smith's brain donated to CTE Center as family's attorneys investigate his death at age 36
Read full article: Aldon Smith's brain donated to CTE Center as family's attorneys investigate his death at age 36The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith is donating his brain to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries following his sudden death at age 36.
Paris Hilton returns to Utah 'troubled teen' facility to support others who allege mistreatment
Read full article: Paris Hilton returns to Utah 'troubled teen' facility to support others who allege mistreatmentParis Hilton has returned to the Utah boarding school where she said she was abused as a teenager.
Safety Alert: Nearly 40 children die each year in hot cars. What every parent needs to know
Read full article: Safety Alert: Nearly 40 children die each year in hot cars. What every parent needs to knowNo parent thinks they would forget their child in a hot car. But the unfortunate truth is that it can happen to anyone. Research shows that stress, sleep deprivation, and a change in routine can make people more forgetful, and those are conditions many parents and caregivers know all too well.
Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared
Read full article: Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declaredCongolese authorities report a large daily increase in Ebola cases as the virus without a approved medicine or vaccine spreads rapidly.
Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say
Read full article: Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities sayThe Congolese Ministry of Health reports that confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have increased to 782, with 181 deaths.
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.
Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Browns and other athletes credit a tiny new scope for faster recoveries
Read full article: Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Browns and other athletes credit a tiny new scope for faster recoveriesSeveral top pro athletes and their surgeons say a modern version of an old tool is shaving weeks off the recovery time after certain injuries.
US puts up $750K to evacuate an American who was aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote island
Read full article: US puts up $750K to evacuate an American who was aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote islandThe Trump administration has put up $750,000 to charter a private yacht to evacuate a single American citizen from a remote South Pacific island after she had been aboard a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
Read full article: FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco onesA new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers.
Courthouse glimpse of prominent Gaza doctor renews calls for his release from Israeli detention
Read full article: Courthouse glimpse of prominent Gaza doctor renews calls for his release from Israeli detentionIsrael’s Supreme Court is considering whether to extend the detention of a prominent Palestinian doctor, Hussam Abu Safiya, who was seized 17 months ago in Gaza.
New Mexico judge dismisses a legal challenge to first-in-the-nation universal childcare program
Read full article: New Mexico judge dismisses a legal challenge to first-in-the-nation universal childcare programA New Mexico judge has dismissed a challenge over the legality of the state's fledgling universal childcare program.
One man isn’t letting a rare blood cancer diagnosis dampen his cycling dreams. His journey to Tour de France
Read full article: One man isn’t letting a rare blood cancer diagnosis dampen his cycling dreams. His journey to Tour de FranceA Florida man diagnosed with a rare and incurable blood cancer is not slowing down. Instead, he is preparing to ride all 21 stages of the Tour de France.
Consumer Reports investigation finds concerning levels of additives, contaminants in popular snacks
Read full article: Consumer Reports investigation finds concerning levels of additives, contaminants in popular snacksConsumer Reports partnered with Yuka, a product transparency app, to test 40 popular processed foods and drinks for food additives and contaminants linked to potential health concerns at certain exposure levels.
Ever notice that heat kills your appetite? Here’s why & what you can do about it
Read full article: Ever notice that heat kills your appetite? Here’s why & what you can do about itWhen the temps go up, your body has to work harder to keep cool, and that can change how much you want to eat. At the same time, we can lose up to two quarts of fluid an hour through sweat in extreme heat.
How much water should you be drinking each day? The goals to keep in mind
Read full article: How much water should you be drinking each day? The goals to keep in mindHow many ounces of water should you be drinking in a day? The answer can vary daily based on your age, activity level and other factors. And there is such a thing as drinking too much water.
Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report says
Read full article: Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report saysThe court officials overseeing the NFL’s $1 billion-plus settlement fund for concussion-related injuries have barred five law firms from handling any more claims from former players, after finding that they fraudulently steered clients toward doctors willing to give them a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis whether they exhibited symptoms or not.
Nigeria’s conflict-hit Borno state battles cholera outbreak that has killed 74
Read full article: Nigeria’s conflict-hit Borno state battles cholera outbreak that has killed 74A cholera outbreak in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno state has killed 74 people and infected more than 7,000 others since it started in early May.
Social Security’s retirement trust fund faces funding shortfall one year earlier than expected
Read full article: Social Security’s retirement trust fund faces funding shortfall one year earlier than expectedSocial Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to face a funding shortfall in 2032, a year earlier than previously expected.
Trump administration warns over 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines
Read full article: Trump administration warns over 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face finesThe Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with enough information about prices.
Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers' language
Read full article: Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers' languageThe students in Bengie Santos' exercise class at the Greater Seattle Y say there's something special about their 72-year-old instructor.
A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings
Read full article: A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findingsResearchers commissioned by President Joe Biden's Democratic administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms have released their findings independently.
Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response
Read full article: Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows responseAt least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo.
A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found
Read full article: A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are foundThree more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a pest that could potentially devastate the nation’s cattle industry.
Exercise vs. diet: If you’re putting in the work and not seeing the results, there may be a scientific reason for that
Read full article: Exercise vs. diet: If you’re putting in the work and not seeing the results, there may be a scientific reason for thatYou hit the gym, you sweat, you hope the calories burn. That’s because most people often overestimate calories burned during exercise and underestimate what they eat. But if you’re putting in the work and not seeing the results, there may be a scientific reason for that.
‘Strength doesn’t mean silence’: Men talk mental health at Jacksonville field day
Read full article: ‘Strength doesn’t mean silence’: Men talk mental health at Jacksonville field dayOn the surface, it looked like a day of friendly competition, laughter, and games. But organizers say a Men’s Mental Health Awareness Field Day held in Jacksonville was built around a much deeper mission: breaking the silence surrounding men’s mental health.
St. Johns man one of first to be treated for prostate condition via new technology
Read full article: St. Johns man one of first to be treated for prostate condition via new technologyA new technology called HYDROS Robotic system is being used to treat BPH in a non-invasive way through a procedure in a called Aquablation.
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures
Read full article: Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measuresThe Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow to 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread.
ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody
Read full article: ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custodyImmigration and Customs Enforcement will no longer report the deaths of detainees who have been released from custody, in a change that could obscure the human cost of the Trump administration's mass detention policies.
How AI could be adding to the growing issue of mental illness worldwide
Read full article: How AI could be adding to the growing issue of mental illness worldwideWhile it can make life easier, some research shows AI may be harmful to your mental health. In a 2026 study in JAMA Network Open, researchers found AI usage was linked to a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and irritability.
Bruce Hamilton: PET scan results are in after final chemo session. Will I hear the words ‘cancer free’?
Read full article: Bruce Hamilton: PET scan results are in after final chemo session. Will I hear the words ‘cancer free’?News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton continues to chronicle his cancer journey with the hope of helping you better understand how to deal with cancer and how to cope without anxiety or fear.
Sri Lanka nursing home worker says a ‘chained’ patient was among 13 fire victims
Read full article: Sri Lanka nursing home worker says a ‘chained’ patient was among 13 fire victimsA resident killed in a fire at an unregistered nursing home in western Sri Lanka had been chained and another was untied and saved, a worker said.
Bruce Hamilton: Major milestone of last chemo session followed by anxious wait for answers from PET scan
Read full article: Bruce Hamilton: Major milestone of last chemo session followed by anxious wait for answers from PET scanNews4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton continues to chronicle his cancer journey with the hope of helping you better understand how to deal with cancer and how to cope without anxiety or fear.
As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation
Read full article: As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformationIn Congo, the battle against the rare Bundibugyo type of Ebola has been complicated by skepticism, attacks on health workers and misinformation.
What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US
Read full article: What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the USThe New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century.
Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds
Read full article: Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study findsA new study finds that smoke from larger wildfires is reversing more than a decade of American improvements in smog.
Mother who lost son to drowning advocates for swim lessons, shares warning for children, adults this summer
Read full article: Mother who lost son to drowning advocates for swim lessons, shares warning for children, adults this summerMore than 500 people of all ages die from unintentional drownings each year in Florida. In 2025, there was a record high of 112 “child drowning deaths,” according to the autism society of Florida.
How AI is helping expectant moms who might be miles away from maternity care
Read full article: How AI is helping expectant moms who might be miles away from maternity careA new easy-to-use ultrasound system, powered by AI, is designed to bring basic sonograms closer to home so expectant mothers don’t have to travel hours just to check on their babies.
Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women's health worldwide
Read full article: Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women's health worldwideMelinda French Gates is expanding her efforts to improve women's health worldwide, pledging $215 million for contraceptive access and maternal care, as well as initiatives for middle-age women.
Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding. Now researchers hope to continue
Read full article: Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding. Now researchers hope to continueThere were no treatments or vaccines to protect people during the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship.
Congo's soccer team seeks alternatives after Spanish city cancels World Cup warmup game due to Ebola
Read full article: Congo's soccer team seeks alternatives after Spanish city cancels World Cup warmup game due to EbolaCongo is still hoping to play its World Cup warmup against Chile after the mayor of the Spanish city of La Linea de la Concepcion denied authorization for the match because of health concerns related to the Ebola crisis.
Latest Luigi Mangione hearing shrouded in secrecy as judge shuts out press and public
Read full article: Latest Luigi Mangione hearing shrouded in secrecy as judge shuts out press and publicA hearing in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case was held in secret after the judge shut out the press and public without explanation.
'We’re still behind' in Congo's Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO chief says
Read full article: 'We’re still behind' in Congo's Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO chief saysThe World Health Organization chief says Congo's Ebola outbreak had a head start but that testing is improving, even as violence plagues the region.
Bruce Hamilton: Support means everything in cancer fight
Read full article: Bruce Hamilton: Support means everything in cancer fightNews4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton continues to chronicle his cancer journey with the hope of helping you better understand how to deal with cancer and how to cope without anxiety or fear.
MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor
Read full article: MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governorBusinessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump.
Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption probe
Read full article: Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption probeIndonesia's former head of the National Nutrition Agency has been arrested on corruption charges related to a multi-billion-dollar free-meals program.
2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities
Read full article: 2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authoritiesTwo scientists at a U.S. government lab have been charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa without permits and lying about it to investigators.
‘Life-changing’: Florida’s first pediatric hospice and palliative care center to open in Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘Life-changing’: Florida’s first pediatric hospice and palliative care center to open in JacksonvilleA new center opening in Jacksonville aims to provide children with serious illnesses and their families something many say is hard to find: a place designed specifically for them.
'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room
Read full article: 'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing roomDr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has taken a turn in the White House briefing room.
Debunking 8 common weight loss surgery myths
Read full article: Debunking 8 common weight loss surgery mythsWith more than 72 million adults classified as obese, many struggle with the health risks that come with excess weight, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and certain cancers.
From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect
Read full article: From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglectImmigrant detainees across at least 33 states allege in court documents that the government is failing to provide them with adequate medical care.
Understanding gout & how to minimize your risk of the painful arthritic condition
Read full article: Understanding gout & how to minimize your risk of the painful arthritic conditionAnyone can get gout, and it’s now hitting more people than ever, doubling in the past two to three decades. It’s a chronic condition that, if untreated, can permanently damage the body.
Okra emerges as versatile crop for Florida home gardens, small farms, UF study finds
Read full article: Okra emerges as versatile crop for Florida home gardens, small farms, UF study findsOkra is emerging as a versatile, healthful crop for Florida home gardens and small farms and could play a growing role in efforts to use food to prevent disease, University of Florida researchers said.
Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizens
Read full article: Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizensHundreds of youths in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki have demonstrated against an Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base.
WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
Read full article: WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern CongoThe World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus in eastern Congo.
Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family says
Read full article: Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family saysClaude Lemieux's brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family said Saturday in a statement released by daughter Claudia Lemieux Bishop.
Jacksonville girl heading to NYC for cancer treatment after bone cancer returns; Community raising money to cover costs
Read full article: Jacksonville girl heading to NYC for cancer treatment after bone cancer returns; Community raising money to cover costsWhat happens next is Gianna and her family will be heading to New York City where Gianna has been accepted to be a part of an experimental trial for the next phase or her cancer treatment. That is going to be at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center in Manhattan.
Hidden pain, open conversation: Jacksonville church takes on mental health crisis
Read full article: Hidden pain, open conversation: Jacksonville church takes on mental health crisisFor many people struggling with mental health challenges, the hardest step is simply speaking up. At a Jacksonville church, leaders are working to change that by bringing conversations about trauma, healing and emotional wellness out of the shadows and into the community.
Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression
Read full article: Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depressionPostpartum depression is a potentially dangerous condition that can fill a typically joyous time with despair.
WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response
Read full article: WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace responseThe head of the World Health Organization has visited Bunia in eastern Congo, where a rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly.
Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve
Read full article: Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serveDonald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations
Read full article: Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendationsPresident Donald Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child.
Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans
Read full article: Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for AmericansA court in Kenya has suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare Ebola virus in northeastern Congo.
No one in courtroom to speak on behalf of victims of man who killed 4 sleeping homeless men
Read full article: No one in courtroom to speak on behalf of victims of man who killed 4 sleeping homeless menA man convicted of bludgeoning four men to death with a metal bar as they slept on the New York City streets has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.
Author talks about how to avoid complacency in his book ‘The Power of Positive Habits’
Read full article: Author talks about how to avoid complacency in his book ‘The Power of Positive Habits’Best-selling author and motivational speaker Jon Gordon joined us on The Morning Show to share how negativity in your life can lead to disconnection.
Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa
Read full article: Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to KinshasaAid supplies have been rushed in to the center of Congo's Ebola outbreak where medical workers are struggling with equipment shortages, distrustful locals and armed groups.
Avoiding dehydration and heat stroke as summer temperatures soar
Read full article: Avoiding dehydration and heat stroke as summer temperatures soarWarning signs can be overwhelming feelings of thirst and cramping. Symptoms can intensify into things like dizziness, disorientation, delirium, fainting, vomiting, and maybe even comatose.
