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Health News Florida: The Rising Tide Of HIV
There’s a rising tide of HIV infections in Florida and the people being diagnosed don’t fit into any one stereotype. But the same prejudices linger around HIV and those living with it. All this week,...
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Isolation Increases Florida’s Rural Suicide Rates
Rural counties across Florida and the nation are seeing suicide rates for youth almost double that of those in cities. Isolation, poverty, access to firearms, and a lack of mental health resources are...
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Florida Museum Calls Psychiatry “Industry Of Death”
“Think psychiatry has nothing to do with you? Think again. The whole field of psychiatry has gotten into every facet of your life.” That scary voice is just one of many you’ll hear when you walk inside...
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“Superheroes” Help Florida Children Through Treatment
Some Tampa Bay area residents who like to dress up like their favorite comic book and movie characters are stepping into a new role. These “cosplayers” are volunteering their time to brighten the lives...
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The Negotiator: He Lowers Medical Bills, And You Can Too
Kenneth Klein is intimately familiar with the pain of getting a surprisingly large medical bill. “I had a situation at an ER where the facility, the hospital was in network,” said Klein. “The emergency...
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Aetna Pulls Out Of Affordable Care Act Exchanges In Florida, Ten Other States
Next year, Aetna will stop offering health insurance on the Affordable Care Act’s public exchanges in Florida and ten other states. The move leaves Floridians with fewer choices and increasing rates....
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Research In Florida Finds Benefits Of Meditation On Cancer Patients
People have practiced meditation to relieve stress for years and now researchers are learning it can have real benefits for patients who are suffering from cancer and other illness. Mindfulness...
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Teens With Cancer Find Camaraderie At Florida Summer Camp
With school back in session, many kids are already reminiscing about summer camp. For some, that seasonal activity may have been more than distraction from boredom. But there’s a camp where teens and...
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Florida Lawmaker: New Health Care Bill Would Limit Treatment For Opioid Abuse
Parts of the stalled Senate health care bill could hurt those addicted to opioids. That’s according to Tampa Democratic Congresswoman Kathy Castor, who says the bill would limit access to substance...
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