Florida & The Affordable Care Act
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Mysterious Syndrome Leaves Victims Feeling Serious Pain
Imagine waking up to pain that is so debilitating that it prevents you from walking. It’s happening to a growing number of people...
Health Reform
CBS Local Health News
Quiet Start In Fla. For New Health Reform
With only a few days since her new health insurance under the Affordable Care Act took effect, Irene Jacusis’ has already scheduled a surgery for Monday
Obamacare Now Law Of The Land
As of Wednesday, the much maligned Affordable Care Act went into full effect across the country. The law fundamentally shifts parts of the health care industry and open the door for millions of uninsured Americans to finally afford health care.
Drug Blocks HIV In Lab Study, Human Tests Planned
A preliminary lab study suggests an experimental drug developed to treat epilepsy may be able to block the AIDS virus. Now researchers are eager to try it in people.
Talking Baby: Holiday Foods For Mothers-To-Be
This week on Talking Baby, CBS4 Morning Anchor, Rhiannon Ally, takes a look at holiday foods pregnant women should avoid to keep mom and baby healthy.
Broken Heart Syndrome Really Does Exist
How many times have you heard someone say they’re so sad about something that they have a broken heart? More often than not, they don’t really have a broken heart but it can actually happen. Broken heart syndrome is a serious medical condition caused by sadness.
Flavored, Fortified And Fizzy Water — Is It All Safe?
When it comes to drinking water, it is no longer just a choice between bottled or tap – there is flavored, fizzy and even vitamin-infused water.
Obamacare Success Stories Showing Up In S. Florida
The first heatlhcare deadline is fast approaching. If you want to start the new year with insurance you have to enroll on healthcare.gov. by Monday. The Marketplace got off to a rocky start. But now that more people are signing up, more people are having success.
CDC Warns Of African Virus In Caribbean
A debilitating virus first detected in Africa has spread to the Western Hemisphere, specifically the Caribbean island of St. Martin.
The Hidden Danger Behind Chicken
Chicken’s hidden danger. Everyone knows you have to cook it properly but experts say another danger is what happens before you a cook it.
Fla. Medical Marijuana Supporters Face Tight Deadline
The clock is ticking for supporters of medical marijuana in Florida.
WebMD Health News
Expert Q&A: Childhood Vaccine Safety
For parents, childhood vaccines are a source of reassurance, but also anxiety about side effects and reactions.
FDA Investigates Brain Infection-Gilenya Case
The FDA is continuing to investigate a possible link between the multiple sclerosis drug Gilenya.
Stelara OK’d For Psoriatic Arthritis
Of the 7.5 million people with psoriasis, about 10 percent to 30 percent get psoriatic arthritis.
New Choices For Seasonal Flu Vaccines
It’s fall. The kids are back at school, college football rivalries are in high gear, and — oh, yeah — it’s time to get a flu vaccine.