UM Doctors Part Of Team That Discovered New Drug To Treat Alzheimer's Disease
The FDA has approved a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, and part of the credit for this discovery goes to doctors at the University of Miami.
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The FDA has approved a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, and part of the credit for this discovery goes to doctors at the University of Miami.
The first new drug for Alzheimer's disease in nearly 20 years received approval from government health officials on Monday.
June 5 marked the 40th year since the of the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. More than 34 million people have died around the world since then.
Thanks to the vaccines and other mitigation efforts, hospitalizations from COVID-19 in Florida are at their lowest level in the state in over a year, according to the Florida Hospital Association.
A water advisory is in effect for a portion of Palm Beach County after testing revealed high levels of algae-related toxins.
A federal court has been urged by the Biden administration to dismiss a lawsuit that could stand in the way of Florida and other states importing prescription drugs from Canada.
The Friday before Memorial Day is designated as Don't Fry Day. The goal is to raise awareness about sun safety, because skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. and cases are increasing, according to the American Cancer Society.
Moderna completed its clinical trials on kids 12 to 17 with great results.
Millions of Americans have been struggling with disrupted or interrupted sleep during the pandemic. If you're counting an ever-increasing number of sheep at night, you might want to look at your diet.
They are also looking at the steps governments can take to create a cleaner environment.
New COVID-19 testing sites have opened at Miami International Airport.
In an effort to reach more people of color, Northside SDA Church will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination event this Saturday.
New research is reassuring for breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy during the pandemic. There have been concerns that treatments like chemo could make patients more vulnerable to the coronavirus.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 2,811 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 2,805 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.
A brush fire in the Everglades west of Tamarac has grown to about 180 acres and remains 0% contained Sunday evening. No road closures or air quality alerts have been issued.
Atlanta native Druski makes history as the youngest-ever host of the BET Awards on Sunday night, marking a major milestone for the comedian and internet star.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
As emergency aid pours into Venezuela following a series of devastating earthquakes, thousands of South Florida volunteers are stepping up to help families affected by the disaster.
The World Cup knockout stage is set, and some teams might feel like they've drawn the short straw.
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.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
The president and his conservative allies have stymied other legislation as they unsuccessfully try to pass a voting regulations bill that lacks even simple majority support in the Senate.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
The Trump administration on Wednesday sent Congress a long-awaited supplemental funding package to help cover the cost of the Iran war.
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
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.
Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
