FIU's Dr. Marty on cases of leprosy in Florida
FIU's Dr. Aileen Marty talks about detected cases of leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, in the state. Leprosy is an age-old bacterial disease that affects the skin and nerves.
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FIU's Dr. Aileen Marty talks about detected cases of leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, in the state. Leprosy is an age-old bacterial disease that affects the skin and nerves.
Doctor Aileen Marty, FIU professor of incectous diseases, talks about the recent resurgence of COVID cases.
We've all been there. In need of a doctor's appointment – and told we have to wait for months. But what are you supposed to do if waiting months is too long?
We've all been there. In need of a doctor's appointment – and told we have to wait for months. But what are you supposed to do if waiting months is too long?
Four members of a Florida family have been convicted of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a fake COVID-19 cure through their online church.
Officials say a seventh case of malaria has been documented in a southwest Florida county.
The annual raking of the United States' fittest cities is here, and it's good news for those who live near the nation's capital.
Hearing loss is one of the biggest risk factors for developing dementia
A Florida family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a fake COVID-19 cure through their online church is on trial this week in Miami.
The Israeli leader's office said the 73-year-old was being treated at Israel's Sheba Hospital, near the coastal city of Tel Aviv.
A veterinarian recommends only taking your dogs for walks very early in the day or at night to keep your furry friend from getting a heat stroke.
Many popular diet sodas, light gelatins and sugar-free gums contain the artificial sweetener.
An inmate allegedly attacked Nassar in his cell with a makeshift weapon, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Maternal mortality is happening at alarming rates. The World Health Organization reports that over 287,000 women died during and following pregnancy in 2020.
Danielle James, a pharmacy manager with Walgreens, said it makes hearing aids more affordable for people who need them.
The program is free for high school students ages 14 to 19 for the summer.
There are more cases of locally acquired malaria, according to the Florida Department of Health.
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Leqembi, a new Alzheimer's drug that slows the course of the disease.
The drug is given as an IV infusion once every two weeks
Less than six hours of sleep was linked with a faster rate of cognitive decline over time
Phosphogypsum is a material known by the EPA to contain a "potentially cancer-causing, radioactive gas," that's the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
Each year, approximately 9 million Americans are sickened by pathogens in food, according to the CDC’s Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network.
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and CBS News Miami's Special Report, "Illuminating Alzheimer's" is shining a light on everything from caregiver mental health and support to groundbreaking research and treatment.
As we mark Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month in June, local doctors are spreading the word about emerging technology that aims to open that barrier in hopes of helping Alzheimer's patients.
The Florida Department of Health on Monday issued a statewide "mosquito-borne illness" advisory after four cases of malaria were confirmed in Sarasota County.
Police are investigating possible connections and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Carlos Alcaraz has been eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open, losing to Sebastian Korda in three sets.
As Cubans in Miami rally and send critical aid to Havana, many hope their efforts will draw attention to the island's deepening crisis and inspire meaningful change.
Cuba has begun restarting its power grid after another nationwide blackout left millions without electricity.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Police are investigating possible connections and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Carlos Alcaraz has been eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open, losing to Sebastian Korda in three sets.
As Cubans in Miami rally and send critical aid to Havana, many hope their efforts will draw attention to the island's deepening crisis and inspire meaningful change.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Wasserman Schultz pushed back against the suggestion that the United States was led into this war by Israel and its leader, Benjamin Netanyahu.
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.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wasserman Schultz pushed back against the suggestion that the United States was led into this war by Israel and its leader, Benjamin Netanyahu.
In advance of the trial, CBS News Miami spoke to Miami Herald federal courts reporter Jay Weaver about what Rubio is expected to say when he takes the stand.
Critics of the bill argue that the attacks on the teacher unions are part of a broader education strategy that has slowly been unfolding for the past 30 years.
Nixon is in the Democratic primary against Alex Vindman, the retired lieutenant colonel who was instrumental in causing Trump's first impeachment.
In a wide-ranging CBS News Miami interview with Jim DeFede, Byron Donalds discussed his troubled past, tensions with Gov. Ron DeSantis and his political views.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The Sunshine state is on track to be the second-highest, with only nine cases behind Utah, and the numbers lagging by five days.
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.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.