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Water Quality Advisory Issued For Simmons Park Beach In Ruskin
Simmons Park Beaches
RUSKIN, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a water quality advisory [...]
Hillsborough County Hosts Second Dementia Symposium: Building A Dementia-Friendly Community
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Adult Day Services is set to host its second symposium dedicated to fostering a demen [...]
VA Ends Gender Dysphoria Treatments, Redirect Funds To Paralyzed Vets
VA Tampa Health Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will phase out medical treatments for gender dysphoria, channeling all savings into c [...]
April Shines Spotlight On Parkinson’s Disease: APDA Launches “Did You Know?” Campaign In Florida And Beyond
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April marks Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is launching a comprehen [...]
Measles Outbreak In Texas Surges To 259 Cases
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A measles outbreak in western Texas continues to grow, with the number of confirmed cases reaching 259, according to da [...]
Florida Senate Committee Backs Bill To Ban Fluoride In Public Water Supplies
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A Florida Senate committee unanimously approved a sweeping bill Tuesday that would prohibit local governments from adding [...]
Urine In Your Face Cream? Pennsylvania ICE Seizure Exposes Counterfeit Dangers
Counterfeit cosmetics may contain chemicals known to cause cancer, acne, eczema, and other health issues.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) [...]
St. Petersburg Health Fair To Offer “Spring Renewal” For Healthy Living
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A free health fair is coming to St. Petersburg, offering residents a chance to learn about hea [...]
Health Alert Issued For Blue-Green Algae In Lake Hobbs, Hillsborough County
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a [...]
First Measles Death Reported In Texas Outbreak
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A measles outbreak in West Texas has claimed its first life, as a patient hospitalized with the virus has passed away. [...]