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Mom to Mom: ‘Liquid gold’ gives newborn babies and moms a fighting chance
Rocio “Rosy” Pacheco said she was grateful for the strangers who helped to give her son Marcus a fighting chance.
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Here is what a physician has to say after Trump suggests Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism
Dr. Joanna Bedell asked her patients on Tuesday to avoid getting medical advice from politicians.
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Trump administration suggests Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism, a link experts say is unproven
President Donald Trump on Monday used the platform of the presidency to promote unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without giving new evidence.
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White House to make announcement on autism
A White House press conference, scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, will be closely watched by scientists and advocates.
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9th annual Pink Walk held at Miami Dade College for breast cancer awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is on the horizon, but it’s never too early to get the word out.
With UM agency under fire, organ donation advocate has a message: ‘Don’t let it deter you’
Trish Phillips knows how difficult it is to find an organ donor. It’s why in 2016 she gifted her friend another chance at life.
After delaying newborn vaccine vote, Kennedy’s advisers turn focus to COVID-19 shots
Access to COVID-19 shots is the big question as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisers meet again Friday.
Healthcast: Synthetic drug 20 times stronger than fentanyl is killing again, expert says
Dr. Shravani Durbhakula warned that Nitazenes, an old group of synthetic opioids that are 20 times more potent than fentanyl, are fueling a new public health crisis.
Mom to Mom: South Florida mother shares terrifying experience after son is targeted by an online predator
On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez talked to child advocate Lauren Book, for advice on how to keep children safe when they use the internet.
Dolphins legend Dan Marino diagnosed with liver disease, he reveals
Dolphins legend Dan Marino revealed to PEOPLE on Monday that he was diagnosed with liver disease nearly two decades ago, but has made strides to become healthier.
Mom to Mom Update: Go Baby Go color run fundraiser
We have a Mom to Mom update to share about a fundraiser to benefit Go Baby Go.
NICU at Memorial Hospital Miramar transformed into Whoville
Look at them, look at them now... NICU babies were dressed in their Dr. Seuss best for Memorial Hospital Miramar’s annual Read-a-thon.
Veteran 9/11 first responders continue to face health challenges 24 years later
It has been 24 years since 2,977 people died after extremists hijacked and crashed commercial jet airliners on Sept. 11, 2001, and Miami-Dade County residents marked the anniversary on Thursday with ceremonies and a run.
HealthCast: FDA proposes change to pasteurized orange juice standards
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a change to pasteurized orange juice standards that the Florida Citrus Processors Association had petitioned.
Mom to Mom Update: Brand new MammoVan comes to South Florida
We have a Mom to Mom update on the MammoVan story we brought you earlier this summer.
Stay Breast Aware: How to detect breast cancer?
When it comes to cancer -- when cells divide abnormally, grow out of control, and destroy tissues, bones, and organs -- a proactive approach significantly increases the chances of early detection, which can impact some outcomes.
Florida's surgeon general doubles down on decision to end vaccine mandates
Florida's surgeon general is doubling down on the decision to end vaccine mandates statewide for everyone, including school children.
DeSantis will need Florida lawmakers’ blessing to end childhood vaccine mandates
If Florida wants to become the first state to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates, lawmakers will need to give their approval.
Stay Breast Aware: How young can you get breast cancer?
Women under 40 are nearly 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than women over 40 because they are more likely to have aggressive forms of the disease.
Breast cancer is on the rise in younger women: Jenelle Naar talks about diagnosis at 21
Jenelle Naar was 21 when she was diagnosed with stage 3 invasive ductal breast cancer. She found a lump during a self-exam.
