Gov. DeSantis vetoes Florida medical malpractice bill to repeal 'Free Kill' law

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday he is vetoing a bill passed by Florida lawmakers that would have lifted age restrictions for seeking uncapped non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases.

HHS, led by vaccine skeptic RFK Jr., cancels contract to fight flu viruses

The Health and Human Services Department, led by vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has canceled $766 million in payments to develop a vaccine against pandemic flu viruses.

FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know

Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.

Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?

Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.

Bill headed to governor's desk would strip age limit policy from Florida malpractice lawsuits

If someone dies due to medical negligence in Florida the ages of the victim and their loved ones determine whether families can sue for medical malpractice. Governor DeSantis could soon change that.

Trump executive order aims to ‘equalize’ drug costs for the US

Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.

First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear

The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.

Saint Leo University's sees first graduates from nursing program four years later

Four years of classes, stress and navigating a life post-covid paid off for nursing graduates of Saint Leo University’s inaugural nursing program, and it’s fitting during National Nurses Week this week.

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy

WeightWatchers, a company that started with one housewife in New York and grew to be the biggest company of its kind, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Hospital staff helps mother give birth to twins in lobby: 'A really special moment'

Mairelys Martin gave birth to twins in the lobby of HCA Florida Brandon's Women's Center lobby in less than 12 minutes. The whole thing was caught on surveillance video.

National Nurses Week 2025: Deals and discounts

Many businesses are showing appreciation during National Nurses Week by offering exclusive discounts and deals.

Florida bill requiring heart screenings for student athletes heads to governor's desk

Pediatric cardiologists are hopeful that electrocardiograms will soon be required for student athletes, as a bill passed by Florida lawmakers heads to the governor’s desk.

Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial

A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.

Trump executive order targets prescription drug prices

The order calls for lowering the price of insulin for low-income patients or people who are uninsured, as well as lowering the price of injectable epinephrine.