US now has more monkeypox cases than any other country in the world
As cases rise, the World Health Organization has given monkeypox a global health emergency status.
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Monkeypox cases jump 77% in a week, WHO reports
The agency said nine additional countries had reported cases.
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.
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.
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Marlins fall against Phillies 4-1
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Fatal Tamarac stabbing under investigation, suspect in custody
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Trial of former Hollywood police officer accused of slapping handcuffed suspect continues
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Miami Police are giving CBS4 an exclusive inside look at how they solved a recent homicide as they say they lately are solving more murders than ever.
Miami-Dade receives limited supply of monkeypox vaccines
Miami-Dade County mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced Tuesday that the county has received a limited supply of monkeypox vaccines.
Dems target Gov. Ron DeSantis over "raid" comments
Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidates called out Gov. Ron DeSantis for comments he made after an unprecedented FBI search Monday at the Palm Beach home of former President Donald Trump.
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About six hours after he was suspended Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Andrew Warren insisted he was still Hillsborough County's top prosecutor — and that the governor was trying to "overthrow" democracy.
Probation for Florida woman who wiped up blood after killing spouse
A Florida woman who was acquitted of murdering her husband, a prominent official at the University of Central Florida, was sentenced Friday to a year of probation for tampering with evidence.
Less smoking hits tobacco settlement revenues
Florida likely will see lower-than-expected revenues from a landmark settlement with the tobacco industry because fewer people are smoking or smokers are cutting back.
Florida surgeons seek changes in 'Brazilian butt lift' restrictions
Members of the Florida medical boards are considering restrictions on "Brazilian butt lifts."
Vice President Harris to discuss climate change in Miami
Vice President Kamala Harris and other federal officials will travel Monday to Miami to discuss issues related to climate change, the White House said Friday.
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Flag-waving Trump supporters rally for former president in Little Havana
On Tuesday afternoon, about a dozen Donald Trump supporters gathered outside of Versailles Restaurant in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood.
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Federal appeals court says House committee can get Trump's tax returns
Rep. Richard Neal, head of the House Ways and Means Committee, first requested the tax information from the IRS in April 2019.
Former prosecutor on why FBI search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago is "high-stakes"
Under the Presidential Records Act, documents sent and received as president must be preserved.
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Florida gas prices dip to five month low
In Miami on Monday, the average was $3.89 a gallon, Fort Lauderdale's average was $3.86.
Baby formula shortage is easing for many, but it still isn't over
Formula availability is not back to normal, but for many families, it's better than it was even a month ago.
Florida's average gas price slip below $4 a gallon
In Miami on Monday, the average was $4.03 a gallon and Fort Lauderdale's average was $4.04
Coral Gables woman out more than $3,000 after scammers trick her using Zelle
Laura Hernandez says this all started when she received a text message from scammers.
South Florida farmers pushed to breaking point
John Alger, of Alger Farms, said it's been a struggle to break even for the last 10 years
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Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
Experts say the bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year.
FIU's Dr. Marty on monkeypox: "This is not a disease you want to get"
With monkeypox cases rising across the U.S., Florida International University's Dr. Aileen Marty says "this is not a disease you want to get." She added that stopping the spread is critical.
Royal Caribbean revises testing requirements for most US sailings
Royal Caribbean announced Thursday that starting with August 8 departures, "we will revise our testing requirement for most U.S. sailings."
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Monkeypox a growing concern for parents with new school year around the corner
"Just the number spike alone is making me more anxious," Jaime Lyn-Kee-Chow said.
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Just days before Thanksgiving, Zoila Monzon and her children lost everything when a fire destroyed their Miami apartment.
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Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
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2022 Celebrity Deaths
Celebrities we've lost this year.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster, dies at age 94
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
Taste of the Town: Timeless Italian family recipes with a twist at Luca Osteria
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State agency targets Wynwood restaurant over drag shows
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