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On this Valentine's Day, there are thousands of people who will be grateful for their beating hearts. That's because they are survivors of sudden cardiac arrest and there's one device credited with keeping many of these people alive.
A new study from researchers at Northwestern University is giving doctors new insight into how bacteria and the human body interact. Researchers found human DNA in the gonorrhea genome.
A new University of Miami report warns that energy drinks and children can be a potentially dangerous mix.
Jackson South Community Hospital welcomed the community to its new medical tower during its grand opening celebration Saturday.
We all have a heart and chances are we don't give it much thought because it does its job day in and day out, but each year 40,000 babies are born in the US with a congenital heart defect. And the defect is getting some much needed awareness this week.
A champion gymnast who injured his spine during practice is not only back on his feet, but actually walked out of Jackson Memorial Hospital on his own Thursday.
Getting a breast cancer diagnosis is heartbreaking for the patient and her family. But finding out that breast cancer is especially aggressive just adds to the stress. In today's Komen for the Cure, one South Florida is getting an alternative treatment that works on her particular cancer.
You'd never know it by looking at it, but the couples at Gold's Gym on South Beach are actually working out in the name of love.
Can you imagine never getting sick again? A Coral Springs scientist believes it's possible and has developed a national campaign in an effort to decrease the nation's rising healthcare costs.
Many of us think drinking diet soda is good for our health because it helps cut down on calories but a new study raises concern about diet soda, because it may actually increase the risk of having a stroke or heart attack.
A very unique South Florida Farmer's Market has a new home.
It seems to always be the number one New Year's resolution, to lose weight. And this year many men and women are turning to a pregnancy hormone diet that severely restricts calories.
A South Florida dental office is giving 200 uninsured families the chance to get a couple hundred dollars worth of dental care for free.
We all know eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, and fiber, and limiting sugar, salt and red meat intake is good for our health but you may not know pets, dental visits and belly fat also have a lot to do with improving heart health.
If you're planning to give your sweetheart chocolate for Valentine's Day, make sure it's dark chocolate because not only is it delicious, it's good for your heart too
Record-setting cold snaps bring unusual sights and struggles to South Florida, from iguanas on menus to farms battling crop damage.
Another cold night and brutal wind chills has led to a new NEXT Weather Alert across South Florida starting late Monday night.
An arbitrator has ruled that Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier should receive his $26.6 million salary this season despite being on administrative leave.
South Florida farmers are assessing crop losses after a rare freeze, warning the cold snap could soon drive up produce prices.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
The House is back in Washington on Monday to begin considering a revised funding package to end the partial government shutdown.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Promoted by President Trump as "a must watch," the Melania Trump documentary "Melania" debuted with $7 million in ticket sales, according to estimates Sunday.
