Raising backyard poultry has become an increasingly popular hobby, allowing families to enjoy the benefits of fresh eggs and the joys of caring for feathered companions. However, this growing trend has also brought to light a concerning public health issue – the risk of Salmonella…
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) is cautioning the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Scott Lake – West, Lake Van, Lake Hancock – South Central, Lake Gibson – West, and Lake Conine – Boat Ramp…
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location: Bahia Beach. Tests completed on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, indicate that the water quality at Bahia Beach does not meet the recreational water…
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As marijuana legalization continues to spread across the globe, a growing body of research has shed light on a concerning trend: the link between teenage cannabis use and the development of psychotic disorders. A recent study published in the prestigious journal Psychological Medicine has uncovered…
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A Florida spine surgeon says that insurance companies often get in the way of treating patients in the way those patients need to be treated, especially when it comes to his minimally-invasive surgical procedure. “The insurance companies are just bureaucracies that serve themselves, not the…
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No one wants to be told they have a new health condition, because that kind of information is rarely positive. It’s unlikely we’re told that a new health condition is present, but don’t worry, this will grant us further capability. However, a health condition is…
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae in Lake Thonotosassa on May 06, 2024. Water sample testing is underway. Blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins.…
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A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear arguments in September in a battle about whether Florida violated federal laws by blocking Medicaid coverage for transgender people seeking hormone therapy and puberty blockers. A hearing is slated the…
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Taking care of your health should not be a second or third thought. It should be a first priority in your life, especially when you consider that it’s one of the basics of looking after yourself. However, even though this is the case, it can…
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James Lemons, 39, wants the bullet removed from his thigh so he can go back to work. Sarai Holguin, a 71-year-old woman originally from Mexico, has accepted the bullet lodged near her knee as her “compa” — a close friend. Mireya Nelson, 15, was hit…
Read More Three People Shot At Kansas City Super Bowl Parade Grapple With Bullets Left In Their Bodies