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U.S. surgeon general links alcohol consumption with cancer

Lauren Canterberry | World News Group

Jan 6, 2025

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on Friday issued an advisory warning Americans that drinking alcohol could increase their risk of developing cancer. Alcohol is the third leading preventable […]

Local Living

Aging Matters: Vaccine debate continues among seniors

Ronnie Lovler

Jan 27, 2024

Locals take different paths amid conflicting messages.

News

CDC signs off on new COVID-19 vaccine

Christina Grube | World News Group

Sep 13, 2023

New formula targets omicron subvariant XBB.1.5.

News

New leprosy and malaria cases found in Florida

Jeremy Abegg-Guzman | World News Group

Aug 3, 2023

Fifth of nationwide leprosy cases found in Florida.

Health

U.S. launches pandemic-inspired bureau

Christina Grube | World News Group

Aug 2, 2023

Bureau created to lead internal and international coordination in preventing, curing global diseases.

Health

Aging Matters: Senior travel bounces back

Ronnie Lovler

Jul 15, 2023

Older Americans hit the road after COVID swoon.

Outdoors

UF researchers look at what’s below the surface

Jill Pease | UF Health

May 28, 2023

Scientific expedition examines humans’ impact on Florida Everglades.

Featured

UF scientists discover way to alter fentanyl

Matthew Splett | UF Health

Jan 17, 2023

Modified chemical structure maintains pain relief while reducing side effects.

News

U.S. life expectancy drops

Lauren Canterberry | World News Group

Dec 22, 2022

COVID-19, drug overdoses fuel decrease while cancer, heart disease remain leading causes of death.

Health

RSV surging early, filling up hospitals

Mary Muncy | World News Group

Nov 13, 2022

Researches point to children being isolated during COVID pandemic.

Health

Local organizations host drug take back

Taryn Ashby

Oct 26, 2022

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for this weekend.

Covid-19

CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine for immunizations

Joshua Schumacher | World News Group

Oct 21, 2022

CDC experts decide vaccine should be added to recommended immunization schedule for adults and children.

National News

Juul to pay nearly $440M in teen vaping probe

Joshua Schumacher | World News Group

Sep 8, 2022

Settlement puts an end to 33 states’ two-year investigation into Juul.

Covid-19

FDA authorizes COVID-19 booster update

Mary Muncy | World News Group

Sep 1, 2022

Booster will be available only for those who have gotten first two shots in vaccine series.

Health

Monkeypox virus confirmed in 36 states

Joshua Schumacher | World News Group

Jul 8, 2022

Total count of confirmed cases remains around 700.

Local Living

Addicts paint hope wall in Gainesville

Joy Glanzer

Jun 15, 2022

Painted wall came during NA’s public relations week.

Tags: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

U.S. surgeon general links alcohol consumption with cancer

Aging Matters: Vaccine debate continues among seniors

CDC signs off on new COVID-19 vaccine

New leprosy and malaria cases found in Florida

U.S. launches pandemic-inspired bureau

Aging Matters: Senior travel bounces back

UF researchers look at what’s below the surface

UF scientists discover way to alter fentanyl

U.S. life expectancy drops

RSV surging early, filling up hospitals

Local organizations host drug take back

CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine for immunizations

Juul to pay nearly $440M in teen vaping probe

FDA authorizes COVID-19 booster update

Monkeypox virus confirmed in 36 states

Addicts paint hope wall in Gainesville

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