Health & Science

Tampa resident Melissa Malone shares how she first recognized signs of dementia in her mother during the holidays and how she made adjustments to celebrate with her.

An organization that advocates for those with disabilities claims the Department of Children and Families has not issued required reports about the use of the Baker Act.

Health experts anticipated an influx of travel-associated dengue cases, but the numbers have soared beyond what they estimated. Here’s what that means for the future.

Providing affirming support to LGBTQ+ older adults could be one way to reduce their risk for dementia. These individuals face unique challenges.

A federal judge has extended a restraining order blocking state officials from taking action against TV stations running an ad urging voters to support Amendment 4.

The women's group has been holding events in Manatee and Sarasota counties to encourage their peers to speak openly about why they plan to vote yes on Amendment 4.

Charles Wells, who formerly served on the Florida Supreme Court, weighed in on the abortion amendment on "The Florida Roundup."

If the amendment passes, patients will eventually need to decide whether to keep their medical marijuana card, which comes with yearly fees and requires doctor visits.

More than 850 doctors in Florida have endorsed Amendment 4 in a signed letter, while others joined Gov. Ron DeSantis this week to oppose the measure.

The infection can be contracted through exposure of open wounds to saltwater, which is common after hurricanes.