WTLV - Health

Several treated due to mysterious smell in Glynn County; no threat to public safety, officials say

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:59:06 GMT

11 people from Altama Elementary, including students, have been examined and released as officials work to identify the source of an odor in the area.

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Florida Department of Health moves to cull thousands from AIDS drug program

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:04:16 GMT

HIV advocates say medication access for about 16,000 Floridians will be affected by the emergency rule on eligibility.

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Life-threatening recall issued on 55,000 pounds of blueberries

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:06:19 GMT

The FDA classified the recall at "Class I" severity, meaning there's a potential of serious health consequences or death.

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Potential 'holy grail' nasal spray that may protect against COVID-19, flu and pneumonia aims for human trials

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:08:22 GMT

The tool may be the next step in the once-mythical idea of a universal vaccine, researchers said.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield to begin paying $2.6B after class-action lawsuit: Are you eligible?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:56:13 GMT

The money stems from a settlement reached with the health insurance giant nearly six years ago.

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CDC: Nearly 1,000 US measles cases confirmed in first two months of 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:01:45 GMT

The number of confirmed cases so far this year are already nearing the total number of cases identified in 2025, according to the U.S. CDC.

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Cancer victims to get $7.25 billion from Bayer under proposed Roundup settlement

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:31:49 GMT

Thousands of lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn Roundup users that the product causes cancer would be settled by the payments.

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Jacksonville families prioritize heart health at free EKG event for young athletes

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:49:28 GMT

Families focused on their child's heart health at a free screening event aimed at preventing sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes.

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Winter Olympics: Chinese snowboarder taken off on stretcher after scary fall trying to qualify for women's halfpipe

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:55:13 GMT

There was no immediate word from the Chinese team on Liu's status, but she was taken off the course on a stretcher after the fall.

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5th measles case of 2026 confirmed in Duval County, Jacksonville's chief health officer says

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:48:06 GMT

A fifth measles case has been confirmed in Duval County, at least four of which are connected, according to Chief Health Officer Sunil Joshi.

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Mikaela Shiffrin is back at the Winter Olympics: When and how to watch her compete

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:14:38 GMT

After her 2022 Olympic setback, Mikaela Shiffrin is scaling back the number of events she is competing in for the 2026 Winter Games.

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Repackaged M&M’s distributed in 20 states recalled by promotion company

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:54:27 GMT

The recall covers promotional packages of M&M's distributed in 20 states that contain undeclared milk, soy and peanut ingredients.

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'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:15:12 GMT

A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states.

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Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:47:38 GMT

President Trump first mentioned TrumpRx in September, highlighting deals with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices.

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Donna Marathon inspires resilience amid frigid temperatures, raises $240K for breast cancer support

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:12:49 GMT

In frigid conditions, thousands united at the 19th annual Donna Marathon, showcasing emotional resilience and dedication in support of breast cancer survivors

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'All hands on deck' | US prepares for possible infestations of flesh-eating fly as Texas issues disaster declaration

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:52:55 GMT

Numerous federal agencies recently conducted a simulation exercise in preparation for the pest's possible U.S. arrival.

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What is the Nipah virus? What to know as India confirms 2 cases

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:54:05 GMT

Two confirmed cases of the rare virus prompted the WHO and other health officials to activate their outbreak responses.

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Florida bill aims to boost parental control in child vaccine decisions amid rising measles cases

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:45:25 GMT

Senate Bill 1756, titled the "Medical Freedom Act," would broaden vaccine exemptions for children. It aims to expand parental authority over children's medical care.

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Salmonella outbreak linked to supplements sickens people in over half of US states

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:38:33 GMT

A leaf used in multiple "superfood" products is, instead, causing illnesses in people across the country, Food and Drug Administration Officials said.

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Over 80K decaf Keurig pods may contain caffeine, FDA recall warns

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:05:23 GMT

The FDA has issued a Class II recall for over 80,000 McCafe coffee pods labeled as decaf that may contain caffeine. Sold in three states, they pose health risks.

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Nassau and Clay County residents helping set the nation’s health standards with CDC survey

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:52:38 GMT

The CDC’s NHANES survey in Nassau and Clay counties offers free health exams to selected households while collecting data that shapes national healthcare guidelines.

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Rabies Alert: Brantley County bobcat tests positive for virus

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:10:55 GMT

After an incident near Hoboken, the Georgia Department of Health said a bobcat tested positive for rabies.

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Florida officials claim popular candies have high levels of arsenic following test results

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:48:42 GMT

The new findings announced Monday involved testing results of candy products from 10 companies conducted by the Florida Department of Health.

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Measles cases reported in Florida, including 1 in St. Johns County: What to know

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:08:58 GMT

Health officials say measles cases were confirmed in Hillsborough, Manatee and St. Johns counties.

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Consumer Reports finds lower lead levels in popular chocolate protein powders

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:55:29 GMT

New testing found five popular protein powders contain less lead and arsenic than other products flagged in an earlier Consumer Reports investigation.

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Pediatricians reject CDC vaccine changes, back routine childhood shots

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:12:18 GMT

The American Academy of Pediatrics says it will continue recommending routine vaccines against 18 diseases despite a revised CDC schedule.

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Snow may look clean, but it can contain pollutants

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:37:51 GMT

Forget yellow snow, here's why you really shouldn't eat any snow on the ground.

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Two cases of pediatric measles reported in Jacksonville

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:31:12 GMT

Two children from the same household who went into Baptist Health's main campus emergency room on Jan. 16 have been confirmed to have measles.

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Shoveling snow and snowblower safety: How high is your heart attack risk?

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:59:28 GMT

Freezing air, constricted blood vessels and the sudden strain of lifting heavy, wet snow can seriously increase your heart attack risk in a short amount of time.

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How to reduce carbon monoxide exposure as temperatures drop

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:40:32 GMT

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause sudden sickness and even death if large amounts are inhaled. Here are some tips to stay safe.

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Red Cross warns of 'severe blood shortage' as flu, winter storms impact donations: How to help

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:03:17 GMT

The national blood supply has dropped about 35% in a month, forcing the American Red Cross to issue a severe blood shortage.

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Gluten warnings may be coming to US foods soon, FDA says

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:06:33 GMT

There are currently "several serious data gaps" limiting the FDA's ability to know the adverse reactions to gluten in products, health officials said.

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Data centers will spike electricity bills, but renewable energy could offset the pain, report finds

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:50:19 GMT

Investing in clean energy could avoid trillions of dollars in health and climate costs, the Union of Concerned Scientists' report said.

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Flesh-eating fly nears US, triggering CDC health advisory

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:16:15 GMT

Doctors should be hypervigilant of any suspected cases of New World Screwworm as the parasitic larva nears the country, the CDC said on Tuesday.

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The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:44:44 GMT

There is little room for error in trying to stop measles. The virus is one of the most contagious, infecting 9 out of every 10 unvaccinated people exposed.

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Suzanna's Kitchen recalls 13,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken in 7 states over Listeria concerns

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:20:36 GMT

Listeria infection is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC.

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Data centers must follow clean air rules with their large generators, EPA says

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:04:25 GMT

Semitruck-sized power generators that data centers use must comply with Clean Air Act standards, officials ruled on Thursday.

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What is frostbite? Here’s how to spot the signs early

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:48:07 GMT

Frostbite happens faster than people normally expect.

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Measles cases in 2026: What to watch out for as the disease continues spreading in the US

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:10:24 GMT

Early symptoms for measles mimic the common cold. But the disease is highly contagious, and more dangerous for those who aren't protected.

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'High alert': Risk of screwworm landfall in US heightens as cases near Texas' border rise to 11

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:36:05 GMT

The pest poses a major threat to the nation's over $600 billion livestock industry if it crosses over the border, officials said.

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