1+ hour, 34+ min ago  (277+ words) A Jupiter man is hoping to inspire others just eight months after he had open-heart surgery. 28-year-old Jake Worth underwent surgery in November and decided he wouldn't let that procedure dictate how he lives his life. Now he has lofty…...

3+ hour, 18+ min ago  (715+ words) A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday. That information could be reassuring or terrifying, but for now, it's a potential tool to…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (986+ words) Is it an energy boost that helps people power through the day? A way to ease opioid withdrawal symptoms? Or a dangerous drug? When it comes to kratom, it depends on who you ask. Kratom is a tree native to…...

19+ hour, 57+ min ago  (524+ words) Cyclospora outbreaks are growing in the Midwest, with Michigan reporting the largest cluster. A parasite that can cause “explosive diarrhea,” cyclospora, is on the rise this summer, with nearly 2,000 cases and more than a hundred hospitalizations reported to the U....

20+ hour, 24+ min ago  (374+ words) The latest data from the CDC says 34 states have reported cases, including Florida. Two cases have been reported in Palm Beach County. It’s top of mind for many, but especially farmers. “It’s a big concern. One of the problems in…...

2+ day, 10+ min ago  (129+ words) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in 31 states, including cases in Florida. Video above: Infectious disease expert weighs in on parasite causing 'explosive diarrhea' According to data from the CDC, 843 cases have been reported…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (683+ words) Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health. McConnell, 84, said in a statement that he…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (906+ words) More people are focusing on their gut health, as "fibermaxxing" goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular. Now, a generation- and culture-spanning way of preserving food is in the spotlight: fermentation....

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (353+ words) As another stretch of dangerous heat settles over South Florida, it is not just people feeling the impact. At Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control, staff are racing to keep over 170 shelter dogs safe and comfortable as temperatures climb....

5+ day, 22+ hour ago  (585+ words) Rice is a staple on dinner tables around the world. But Consumer Reports’ latest food safety investigation found some rice products contain concerning levels of a harmful heavy metal. Here’s what the testing found, and simple ways to reduce exposure…...