Coronavirus Declared Pandemic By World Health Organization
The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the coronavirus outbreak spreading around the globe can now be characterized as a pandemic.
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WHO To Recognize Gaming Disorder As Mental Health Condition In 2018
Being hooked on playing video games could soon be officially classified as a mental health issue.
Antibiotic Not Working? Check Your Food
The food industry's 'over-use' of antibiotics on animals is contributing to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that affects humans, the World Health Organization says.
WHO: Number Of Obese Children, Teens Now 10 Times Higher Than 40 Years Ago
A new study says childhood obesity is growing at an alarming rate because kids are making poor food choices and aren't exercising.
WHO: Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Are A "Global Health Emergency"
There is a serious lack of new antibiotics being developed to fight infections that are becoming resistant to treatments - something WHO says is a "global health emergency."
Hospitals Asking More Questions In Light Of Zika Virus
Hospitals across South Florida are talking with their staff and providing extra training in light of the Zika virus.
WHO: Zika's Possible Link With Birth Defect "A Public Health Emergency"
World Health officials met Monday for an emergency session to decide whether the mosquito-borne Zika virus and a possible link to a birth defect should be considered a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
WHO Officials To Hold Special Session On Zika Virus
World Health officials will meet Monday for an emergency session on the Zika virus as the amount of cases for the mosquito-borne virus keeps growing.
WHO: Processed Meats, Red Meat Can Cause Cancer
Processed meats are now considered carcinogenic to humans, according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO).
HIV/AIDS: Understanding The Epidemic
More than 1.2 million people within the United States are living with HIV.
Lumber Liquidators Halts Sales Of Chinese-Made Flooring
Lumber Liquidators is stopping the sale of all its Chinese laminate flooring, a week after disclosing that the Justice Department is seeking criminal charges against the specialty retailer in an investigation over imported products.
CDC: Miami Hospital Patient Tests Negative For Ebola
A patient at a Miami-area hospital has tested negative for the deadly Ebola virus, confirmed officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday evening.
FIU Doctor Joins Team Working To Contain Ebola
A doctor who teaches at a South Florida university has left to Nigeria along with a team of experts to contain the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
FIU Expert Joins Ebola War In Africa
An infectious disease expert from Florida International University who was asked to join an international team of experts working to contain an outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa left Miami on Thursday for Nigeria to work with a World Health Organization outbreak alert and response team.
FIU Expert To Join Ebola War In Africa
An infectious disease expert from Florida International University has been summoned to join the battle against the Ebola epidemic in Africa. Dr. Aileen Marty was officially called to action Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is expected she will be flying overseas within the next few days to join in the effort to contain the outbreak that has killed upwards of 1,000 people, including scores of health care providers.
FIU Professor Tapped To Help With Ebola Outbreak
A professor of infectious diseases at Florida International University College of Medicine has been told she will likely to go to West Africa to aid in the fight against the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history.
JMH Stops Giving Out Formula Samples In An Effort To Promote Breastfeeding
Plenty of research shows that breastfeeding, from protecting newborns from illnesses, to boosting intelligence, is good for babies—now, to promote breastfeeding, one local hospital has stopped giving out formula samples.
The MERS Outbreak: Is The Government Doing Enough?
The CDC and WHO claim they are hard at work tracking 100 people that may have come in contact with the deadly MERS virus.
CDC Warns Of African Virus In Caribbean
A debilitating virus first detected in Africa has spread to the Western Hemisphere, specifically the Caribbean island of St. Martin.
More Cases Of New Middle East Virus Showing Up
The World Health Organization said another patient has been infected with the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus which is related to the SARS virus.
New Virus Related To SARS And Common Cold Found In Middle East
A previously unknown virus has appeared in both Saudi Arabia and in a traveler who recently returned from the country. The virus killed one and has left the other in intensive care in London, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Cholera In Haiti Evolving Into Two Strains
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the strain of cholera in Haiti is beginning to evolve as some develop a little immunity from the bacterium, according to the Washington Post.
UN: Half-Million Haiti Cholera Cases By Dec.
New numbers from the World Health Organization are providing a sobering look at how bad the health conditions in Haiti have become in 2011.
WHO: Mobile Phones Pose Possible Cancer Risk
For the first time, the World Health Organization listed cell phone use in the same carcinogenic hazard category as engine exhaust and chloroform.
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Florida drivers could get ticketed for playing music too loud starting July 1
Back in 2012, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a noise ordinance restricting "plainly" audible music was vague and unconstitutional.
Day 2 of HUD secretary's visit to get firsthand look at housing crisis
"When I go back to Washington, we can look at thing a little differently," she told CBS4's Hank Tester.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in New York sex trafficking case
Kelly also faces five years of supervised release after he completes his prison sentence, and has been fined $100,000.
Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as Breyer retires from Supreme Court
Nearly three months after she won confirmation to the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson is officially becoming a justice.
Florida Supreme Court backs DeSantis' request for statewide grand jury on immigration
The Florida Supreme Court approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' request to impanel a statewide grand jury to investigate immigration-related issues.
Antisemitic pamphlets in corn-filled baggies found across South Florida
The flyers showed the faces of prominent politicians with the Star of David on their foreheads.
Florida surgeon general responds to coronavirus subcommittee on vaccines for children
"It is unfortunate that the information you released is perpetuating confusion among the public."
Jury set for Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz penalty trial, gets underway July 18th
Jury will decide if he gets the death penalty or life in prison without parole.
Americans died of carbon monoxide poisoning at Bahamas resort
The official cause of death has been released for the tourists found unresponsive in their Bahamas hotel rooms.
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Florida drivers could get ticketed for playing music too loud starting July 1
Back in 2012, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a noise ordinance restricting "plainly" audible music was vague and unconstitutional.
Day 2 of HUD secretary's visit to get firsthand look at housing crisis
"When I go back to Washington, we can look at thing a little differently," she told CBS4's Hank Tester.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in New York sex trafficking case
Kelly also faces five years of supervised release after he completes his prison sentence, and has been fined $100,000.
Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as Breyer retires from Supreme Court
Nearly three months after she won confirmation to the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson is officially becoming a justice.
Florida Supreme Court backs DeSantis' request for statewide grand jury on immigration
The Florida Supreme Court approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' request to impanel a statewide grand jury to investigate immigration-related issues.
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Florida drivers could get ticketed for playing music too loud starting July 1
Back in 2012, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a noise ordinance restricting "plainly" audible music was vague and unconstitutional.
Florida university officials look at enrollment dip
The state university system's Board of Governors is eyeing a decline last year in undergraduate enrollment, with one official saying Wednesday it is part of a national trend.
Federal appeals court backs Florida man in religious sign dispute
Judges said the town's prohibition on portable signs likely violated the First Amendment.
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.
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Federal appeals court backs Florida man in religious sign dispute
Judges said the town's prohibition on portable signs likely violated the First Amendment.
Trump lunged at head of security, demanded to go to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide says
"The president said something to the effect of, 'I'm the effing president, take me up to the Capitol now,'" Hutchinson said.
New Florida laws: From big budget to strawberry shortcake
Nearly 150 laws set to go into effect Friday
Jan. 6 committee adds surprise hearing
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack announced a surprise public hearing. The committee is set to hear from a potential key witness: A former top aide to Mark Meadows. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Drugstores limiting "morning-after" pill purchases to avoid shortage
The pills are meant to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a birth control method fails.
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Day 2 of HUD secretary's visit to get firsthand look at housing crisis
"When I go back to Washington, we can look at thing a little differently," she told CBS4's Hank Tester.
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge visits South Florida to get firsthand look at housing crisis
Over the last five months, the Miami area has been one of the least affordable housing markets in the country.
Hearing damage often overlooked when thinking about fireworks safety
The American Academy of Audiology says we also need to protect our hearing from loud noises.
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
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Florida surgeon general responds to coronavirus subcommittee on vaccines for children
"It is unfortunate that the information you released is perpetuating confusion among the public."
Hearing damage often overlooked when thinking about fireworks safety
The American Academy of Audiology says we also need to protect our hearing from loud noises.
For man who lost leg, healthcare career path is more than personal
The wheelchair-bound Mauricus Murdock makes his rounds as an intern at Broward Health Imperial Point, where he is also working to rehab.
Should I be worried about monkeypox? A doctor answers questions on outbreak
More than 4,700 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, with more than 300 in the U.S. Here's what you need to know now.
Drugstores limiting "morning-after" pill purchases to avoid shortage
The pills are meant to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a birth control method fails.
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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.