Democrats are focusing on health care in the November elections and making it a key issue.

A judge has ruled that Arizona must stop enforcing abortion restrictions that predate and contradict a 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights.

Four people have died and three others have required a liver transplants after eating the death cap mushroom that is proliferating in California following a rainy winter.

The regulatory body for skiing has dismissed as “wild rumor” reports that ski jumpers are enhancing their groin area to gain distance in Winter Olympics contests.

Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined. And here’s something many people don’t know — women’s heart attacks often look nothing like men’s.

If you’re picking out a red dress, blouse, or tie today, you’re doing more than making a fashion statement — you’re raising awareness for women’s heart health.

U.S. births slightly decreased in 2025.

The University of Florida and the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County are investigating potential measles exposure in two UF classes following two confirmed cases in the county.

The Mexican state of Jalisco has issued a health alert and mandated face masks in schools due to a measles outbreak in the state capital.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors.

The Trump administration has launched TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly at a discounted rate.

We know people are going to drink on Sunday during the big game, but it’s a good idea to do it in moderation and be responsible. Binge drinking is considered drinking four or five drinks within two hours.

A new study reveals that cancer patients diagnosed during the early COVID-19 pandemic had worse short-term survival rates than a similar group before the pandemic.

Company and federal officials said the Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to a deadly 2024 listeria food poisoning outbreak is back in business.

A global hunger monitoring group says that famine is threatening more areas in war-torn Sudan’s western Darfur region, where acute malnutrition has been registered in two more towns there.

Health officials in New Mexico have said a newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy.

Minute Maid helped make orange juice a year-round morning staple in 1946, when it started shipping cans of frozen juice around the U.S. But 80 years later, the brand’s parent company is halting sales of frozen juice concentrates in the U.S. and Canada, saying it wants to focus on the fresh juices that customers now prefer.

The Pan American Health Organization has issued an alert due to a surge in measles cases across the Americas, with Mexico reporting the highest numbers.

A new kind of pill sharply reduced cholesterol in people at high risk of heart attacks despite taking statins.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is recommending that surgeons delay gender-affirming surgeries until patients turn 19, including chest, genital and facial surgeries.

The healthiest and most climate-conscious food is local, and organic, and in-season.

If your goal is to eat healthier, there are simple, affordable ways to build healthy habits that really stick.

Are you spending more time inside this winter? Consumer Reports says improving indoor air quality can make a real difference. CR experts share simple ways to reduce indoor pollution plus the top-performing air purifiers from CR’s exclusive lab tests.

A Democratic lawmaker is raising new concerns about a Food and Drug Administration program designed to drastically shorten the review of certain drugs.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is beginning a new round of town hall meetings aimed at addressing some of the most pressing issues facing residents, including housing affordability, access to health care and long-standing infrastructure concerns.

China has significantly increased its coal power capacity, reviving concerns about its climate-changing carbon emissions.

MAHA activists who want to hold corporations accountable for harming Americans’ health have found an unlikely ally in a Republican-led Environmental Protection Agency that has traditionally supported big businesses and less regulation.

The CEO of the Gates Foundation said it will not change course in the face of the collapse of the foreign aid system but instead continue focusing on its main priorities.

According to state health data, four cases of measles have now been reported in Duval County in 2026. A pediatric infectious disease doctor in Jacksonville explained that just three cases, “by definition, is an outbreak.”

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities.

Humanitarian organizations in South Sudan say restricted access to the conflict-hit eastern state of Jonglei has left thousands of people in need of lifesaving medical care and food assistance at risk.

Planned Parenthood has dropped its legal challenge against the Trump administration's decision to cut off Medicaid funding to its abortion providers.

Uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts are two common conditions that affect people with ovaries, especially before menopause.

The Florida Department of Health and Duval County Department of Health launched a pop-up vaccination clinic Sunday morning in response to recent measles cases in Northeast Florida.

People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends.

The Carter Center says there were only 10 reported cases of Guinea worm infections confined to three countries in 2025.

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis will hold a roundtable discussion in Tallahasse on Friday morning.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is demanding a civil rights investigation into Dr. Mehmet Oz, saying he discriminated against Armenians in a video about hospice fraud in Los Angeles.

We all count on food to power us through the day, but some meals may be doing just the opposite. new research shows certain foods can spike your energy and then suddenly drain it. Whether it’s in the office, or in class, food is fuel, until it isn’t.

Shares of Altria dipped Thursday after the tobacco giant reported flat earnings due to declining cigarettes sales and challenging competition for newer products, including flavored nicotine pouches.

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The City of Jacksonville Chief Health Officer, Dr. Sunil Joshi, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show on Thursday. Dr. Joshi said that because of declining vaccination rates, there is a concern that the very contagious measles virus may continue to spread.

Pakistan’s information minister says imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan underwent a medical procedure for an eye ailment last week at a government hospital in the capital and is in good health.

U.S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history.

Two companies made dried milk powder that could be linked to the outbreak of botulism in ByHeart formula that has sickened dozens of babies.

The government has proposed new rules for the nation's transplant system that aim to increase use of certain donated organs and set additional safety standards for donor groups.

The number of sexual abuse cases being treated at a clinic in Haiti’s capital has tripled in the past four years as gang violence surges across the troubled Caribbean country.

Getting outdoors to enjoy simple pleasures is unlikely to be front of mind for people in a 1,300-mile stretch of the United States where a massive weekend storm brought deep snow and bitter cold.

Running 5-10 minutes per day can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and dying from heart disease. If you’re thinking about joining the pack this year, you should watch out for these myths that can take the pep out of your step.

This year, flu season started earlier than usual, and it has been much more aggressive than in previous years. This is in part because of a new and stronger variant. Shilpa Amin, an emergency medicine physician with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, is seeing hundreds of patients sick with the flu being treated every day.

A Jacksonville health center is expanding its reach to treat more people, especially those who do not have insurance.

Being a night owl can be bad for your heart.

Indian authorities have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in eastern West Bengal state.

The Trump administration has unveiled 15 new drugs selected for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the federal government to haggle directly with drug manufacturers.

Byron Donalds, Florida Representative and GOP candidate for governor endorsed by President Donald Trump, recently discussed key issues shaping the state’s future, including immigration enforcement, property taxes, and vaccination policies.

State Sen. Clay Yarborough, R-Jacksonville, wants to expand Florida’s vaccine exemptions to allow parents to request “conscience-based” exemptions to school vaccine mandates.

Days after Baptist Health confirmed two pediatric measles cases in Jacksonville, News4JAX received confirmation from the St. Johns County health department that one case had been recorded in that county.

Parts of Australia have sweltered in record temperatures close to 50 degrees Celsius or 122 Fahrenheit during a prolonged heat wave.

With temperatures plunging into the 20s Tuesday morning and feels-like temperatures dropping into the teens and single digits due to breezy winds, the risk of contracting hypothermia is high in Jacksonville.

A Jacksonville ophthalmologist is renewing his push to cure one of the world’s most common, and most preventable, causes of blindness, using a model he says could work in communities nationwide.

Officials warn that shoveling snow after this weekend's massive storm could be hazardous to your heart.

A local pediatrician is stressing the importance of vaccines after Baptist Health confirmed two pediatric measles cases in Jacksonville last week.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis highlighted on Monday their efforts to improve the safety and integrity of the food supply across the state.

Breast self-awareness is a more flexible approach to preventing breast cancer that goes along with other essential screening measures.

Dr. William Foege, a leader in the global eradication of smallpox, has died.

Millions of people rely on wearable devices to monitor how well they're sleeping.

With about 6.5 million seniors in Florida—equivalent to the population of nearly 20 states—the Department of Elder Affairs faces the challenge of serving a large and growing senior population.

U.S. health officials say testing showed that powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.

Vice President JD Vance is encouraging anti-abortion activists to celebrate progress in limiting abortion.

Baptist Health has confirmed two pediatric measles cases in Jacksonville.

Floods in Mozambique have led to a new threat.

The southern African nation of Malawi has started a cholera vaccination rollout this week in a bid to stem the threat of a disease that kills tens of thousands of people globally each year.

Traditionally, treatment for colorectal cancer meant surgery, often leaving patients with a colostomy bag for life. But Patty Goering’s doctors at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center offered a different path.

The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization.

The Trump administration is ending the use of abortion-derived fetal tissue in research funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Rwanda will test technology powered by artificial intelligence in more than 50 health clinics as part of a new initiative by the Gates Foundation to support 1,000 clinics across Africa with the aim to improve health care services.

Guinea-Bissau's health minister says the government is suspending a Trump administration-backed hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns in the West African country pending an ethical review.

New York City nurses on strike are headed back to the bargaining table with hospital administrators to try to bring an end to the city’s biggest walkout of its kind in decades.

Acts of kindness can go a long way at work.

The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to allow new advertising messages about Zyn, a type of nicotine pouch that's growing in popularity.

Two military veterans are transitioning from serving overseas to serving patients here at home. Dr. Kyle Mikals and Dr. Samantha Mikals have returned to Jacksonville and launched Jacksonville Concierge Medicine, a relationship-based practice designed for people with busy schedules.

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe.

After giving birth last month, a Florida mother is now suing an IVF clinic after it turned out the baby wasn’t hers, according to court records obtained by WKMG.

Dentists have told us for years that drinking fluoridated water keeps teeth strong and reduces cavities and tooth decay. But some politicians are pushing to take it out of water treatment plans and community water sources.

The Glynn County Health Department said that a rabid raccoon was recently found on Jekyll Island, and are alerting residents and visitors.

The Clay County Utility Authority on Tuesday issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the Ridgecrest neighborhood after an emergency repair was made to the area’s water distribution system, the utility said.

Doctors say immigrant patients are missing key medical appointments, afraid to come to medical clinics amid the Trump administration’s sweeping Minnesota immigration crackdown.

International health officials plan to meet in a few months to reevaluate the United States’ measles-free status.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders are rallying with nurses in Manhattan during the ninth day of their strike.

Before you cook your next meal, take a closer look at that nonstick pan. Some coatings may contain chemicals that raise concerns for you, your family, and the environment. Consumer Reports reveals which pans you may want to replace with tips to find safer options.

A Portland, Oregon, baby got sick with infant botulism after drinking contaminated ByHeart formula donated through a program that helps poor and homeless families.

China's population continues to shrink.

As screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting by looking to communication devices from the past.

There's broad bipartisan support in Congress for reviving federal health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year.

A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities.

Baptist Health has unveiled its newest state of the art medical training facility, built to not only train new healthcare professionals, but also give veteran healthcare professionals hands-on training with newer medical technology and procedures.

Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days.

Health experts say the U.S. flu season appears to be waning with two straight weeks of decline in measures of flu activity.

New York City nurses on strike say they have restarted contract talks with another one of the major hospital systems affected on the fifth day of the walkout.

Consumer Reports tested five reader-requested chocolate protein powders: Clean Simple Eats, Equate from Walmart, Premier Protein, Ritual, and Truvani. This time, the results were notably different.