Study: Popular Diabetes Drug Linked To Birth Defects
The research followed more than 1 million births between 1997 and 2016.
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Doctors Working To Get Out Word On How Americans Can Protect Themselves Against Diabetes
The most recent statistics from the CDC show 88 million Americans with prediabetes, which means higher than normal blood sugar levels.
Researchers Find Link Between Diabetes And Risk Of Developing Breast Cancer
The researchers' findings could help doctors better treat breast cancer and reduce the risk for patients who are obese or suffer from type-2 diabetes.
Nick Jonas Using Super Bowl Ad To Relay Message About Diabetes
A number of companies who have produced Super Bowl ads for decades aren't doing it this year, but Nick Jonas, a Grammy Award-nominated pop star, is part of a campaign that is using humor and technology to raise awareness about diabetes.
New Study On Parenting Behaviors During Pandemic Among Top Health Stories This Week
From looking at parenting behaviors during the pandemic to a dangerous complication of type-2 diabetes for women, here are this week's top health stories.
Recalled: Widely-Used Diabetes Drug With High Levels Of Cancer-Causing Agent
A widely-used diabetes drug has been recalled after manufacturers found it contained unacceptably high levels of a cancer-causing contaminant.
New Contact Lenses Could Help Patients With Diabetes Keep Vision Longer
Millions of people with diabetes live with the dread of eventually losing their eyesight to the disease.
Kids Learn To Manage Diabetes At Camp Roaring Sun
Children ages 6 to 12 learn skills to manage their diabetes at Camp Roaring Sun, nearly all of them have type 1 diabetes.
Diet Soda, Sweeteners Can Still Cause Diabetes, Study Finds
A study of rats has revealed that artificial sweeteners, commonly used in zero-calorie sodas, actually did as much harm to the body as a high-sugar diet.
Is Fast Food Linked To Childhood Heart Disease?
Researchers in Britain say kids who regularly eat fast food could be on the fast track to getting heart disease and diabetes when they are older.
Diabetes, Obesity Responsible For Rising Cancer Rates, Study Finds
A first of its kind study suggests the world needs to lose weight to prevent cancer.
Making Medical History: Teen Suffering From Type 1 Diabetes Receives Artificial Pancreas
A Connecticut teenager is making medical history. She's one of the first in the country to receive a so called artificial pancreas.
Pros & Cons Of New Type 2 Diabetes Drugs
Invokana, Farxiga and Jardiance – you've probably heard those names a lot lately in commercials.
Diabetes Study May Open Doors For New Treatment
A new study for people with type two diabetes could lead to new treatments for the disease.
Study Shows Diabetes Rates Skyrocketing Worldwide
New Study Links Diabetes, Obesity To Autism Risk
Diabetes and obesity are at epidemic levels in women of child bearing age and now a new study is linking the two conditions to autism risk.
AHA: Heart Attack Causes, Symptoms Are Different In Women
A woman's heart attack may have different causes and symptoms and some risk factors can be even more dangerous, according to a new, first-ever statement from the American Heart Association.
Woman Designs Fashionable Shoes For People With Diabetes
Eleanor Leinen remembers the day she received the devastating news she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Former Dolphins QB Don Strock Hosts Diabetes Golf Classic
Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Don Strock hosted the 32nd annual Don Strock Diabetes Golf Classic on Wednesday.
Big Controversy Behind Medical Testing Of Beagles
Beagles are commonly used in laboratory testing when dogs are needed because their demeanor is docile, and they're easily socialized among animals.
Federal Investigation Sought In Florida Pre-K Diabetic Issue
Diabetes in children is on the rise. Some experts have predicted a 23 percent increase in the number of children with Type 1 diabetes by 2050. Now a federal investigation is being sought into claims that diabetic children are being turned away from many Florida pre-kindergarten programs.
Tom Hanks Reveals Diabetes Diagnosis On Letterman
Academy Award winning actor, Tom Hanks announced on Monday that he is living with Type 2 diabetes on CBS' "The Late Show with David Letterman."
Parents Face Diabetes Discrimination In Schools, Daycares
Diabetes in children is on the rise. Some experts have predicted a 23 percent increase in the number of children with Type 1 diabetes by 2050.
Ray Allen's Wife Tells CBS4 How Diabetes Nearly Killed Their Son
The latest addition to the Miami Heat is Ray Allen. What you may not know about the team's newest star is how close he came to losing one of the most important people in his life, his shining light: his young son.
Grieving Miami Family: Disabled Single Father Died Protecting Teenage Son
The mother and sisters of a disabled, single father who was gunned down this past weekend say that he died while protecting his teenage son.
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Tracking the Tropics: Potential Tropical Cyclone Two forms
It is likely to form into a tropical depression or tropical storm.
Nonprofit SMASH making sure Liberty City renters aren't "living under the thumb of these slumlords"
SMASH stands for Struggle for Miami's Affordable and Sustainable Housing.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs "Miya's Law"
Under the new law, criminal and sexual-offender background checks will be required for apartment-complex employees.
Frontier and Spirit stocks fall heading into key merger vote
Frontier is trying to fend off an attempt by JetBlue Airways to swoop in and grab Spirit.
Mosquito spraying pro warns people to be careful of areas with even tiny amounts of water
Roy Billesbach is co-owner of a Mosquito Shield franchise.
Zoom, Pow, Zoom! Mosquitoes Laughing At You? Get Back At Those Annoying Bloodsuckers & Call 311!
The summer rains are helping mosquitoes reproduce and no matter how many foggers or sprays you use, it seems they are impervious to it.
Rapper SpotemGottem arrested after allegedly speeding on Jet Ski to evade police
He is facing several charges, including reckless operation of a boat and fleeing law enforcement officers.
Florida Planned Parenthood urges action after Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision
A CBS News Poll shows 59% disapproved of the Supreme Court decision.
Rep. Wasserman Shultz says state needs to do better in getting federal relief funds to homeowners
Rep. Wasserman Schultz said only 16% of the fund has been distributed
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Tracking the Tropics: Potential Tropical Cyclone Two forms
It is likely to form into a tropical depression or tropical storm.
Nonprofit SMASH making sure Liberty City renters aren't "living under the thumb of these slumlords"
SMASH stands for Struggle for Miami's Affordable and Sustainable Housing.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs "Miya's Law"
Under the new law, criminal and sexual-offender background checks will be required for apartment-complex employees.
Frontier and Spirit stocks fall heading into key merger vote
Frontier is trying to fend off an attempt by JetBlue Airways to swoop in and grab Spirit.
Mosquito spraying pro warns people to be careful of areas with even tiny amounts of water
Roy Billesbach is co-owner of a Mosquito Shield franchise.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signs "Miya's Law"
Under the new law, criminal and sexual-offender background checks will be required for apartment-complex employees.
Mosquito spraying pro warns people to be careful of areas with even tiny amounts of water
Roy Billesbach is co-owner of a Mosquito Shield franchise.
Zoom, Pow, Zoom! Mosquitoes Laughing At You? Get Back At Those Annoying Bloodsuckers & Call 311!
The summer rains are helping mosquitoes reproduce and no matter how many foggers or sprays you use, it seems they are impervious to it.
Florida seeks to clear way for 15-week abortion limit
State's Attorney General has filed a motion to reject a request for a temporary injunction
Ahead of 4th of July, Florida ranks among least patriotic states in new study
How patriotic are you? Before you answer that, personal finance website Wallethub conducted a study that placed the Sunshine State at 47th, out of 50, as the least patriotic.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signs "Miya's Law"
Under the new law, criminal and sexual-offender background checks will be required for apartment-complex employees.
Florida Planned Parenthood pushing back on state's 15-week abortion ban
The American Civil Liberties Union also filed suit on behalf of abortion providers and Planned Parenthood against the law that was passed in April.
Florida Planned Parenthood urges action after Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision
A CBS News Poll shows 59% disapproved of the Supreme Court decision.
Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision has Florida Planned Parenthood urging action
A CBS News Poll shows 59% disapproved of the Supreme Court decision.
Judge rejects requests to block controversial Florida law
New law restricts the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms and workplace training
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Frontier and Spirit stocks fall heading into key merger vote
Frontier is trying to fend off an attempt by JetBlue Airways to swoop in and grab Spirit.
Rep. Wasserman Shultz says state needs to do better in getting federal relief funds to homeowners
Rep. Wasserman Schultz said only 16% of the fund has been distributed
Retail chains with too much inventory consider new way to handle returns
Handing customers their money back, they can keep return items
Florida gas prices dip 14 cents in last week
Due to a recent drop in crude oil and gasoline futures prices
Toyota is recalling its first mainstream electric car because the wheels can fall off
Toyota warned owners of BZ4X electric SUVs to stop driving them because the wheels might fall off.
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Miami-Dade offering free pediatric COVID-19 vaccine shots
Miami-Dade County partnered with Nomi Health to offer the vaccines.
Miami-Dade's free pediatric COVID-19 vaccine drive in full swing
"I believe in the vaccine," said Daniel Dadron., who took his son to get vaccinated.
WHO says monkeypox is not an international public health emergency
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for intensified surveillance for monkeypox.
Miami-Dade County hosts free pediatric COVID-19 vaccine drive
Miami-Dade County will be offering vaccines for children through Wednesday, June 29th.
5 things to know now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned
Where is abortion still legal? Could this ruling affect IVF or contraception? Here are some answers.
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CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Viewers Help Family Left Homeless After Fire
CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors and a viewer are stepping up to help a family for the holiday after a blaze ripped through their apartment.
December 13 Deadline To Adopt A Family For The Holidays Is Fast Approaching
Time is running out for you to open your heart and help a family in need this holiday season. Only 16 families left before Monday's deadline for the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt A Family for the Holidays program.
More Than $2,000 Raised, So Far, For Family Burned Out Of Miami Home
A South Florida family who lost everything when a fire destroyed their Miami home, is thankful for the generous support of the South Florida community in an effort to get them back on their feet.
'Need Our Community To Come Together': Neighbors 4 Neighbors Assisting Family Burned Out Of Miami Apartment
Just days before Thanksgiving, Zoila Monzon and her children lost everything when a fire destroyed their Miami apartment.
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1-on-1 with Jacqueline Charles
Among other things, they discussed the worsening crisis in Haiti.
1-on-1 with Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Ben Sorensen
He's running for the congressional seat being vacated by Ted Deutch.
Facing South Florida: 1-on-1 with Nikki Fried
The two discussed her gubernatorial bid.
Facing South Florida: 1-on-1 with Annette Taddeo 1
State Sen. Annette Taddeo shook up the Florida gubernatorial race this week.
Facing South Florida: Condo Safety Concerns
Jim DeFede's guest for Sunday's show was Eric Glazer, one of the state's leading condo attorneys who has been pushing for years to make condos safer.
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Andy Garcia pairs up with Gloria Estefan in all-new 'Father of the Bride'
This all-new "Father of the Bride" features a predominantly Latino cast.
Miami chefs make history after receiving Michelin Stars
CBS4's resident foodie Lisa Petrillo caught up with two of the newly awarded chefs about what this honor means.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
City Theatre's Summer Shorts program features new 10-minute plays, old favorites
The festival, starting June 2nd at the Arsht Center's Carnival Studio Theater features new 10-minute plays as well as fresh revivals of past festival favorites, written by the country's best playwrights.
Ball and Chain serving up Cuban classics for the past 80 years
Ball and Chain serving up Cuban classics for the past 80 years.