Health News Florida
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The Florida Department of Health announced there are now 1,002 Florida Zika cases, 147 of which were locally transmitted.
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Health officials are hoping mosquito prevention is on the minds of Floridians preparing for Hurricane Matthew because large storms can create perfect conditions for an explosion in mosquito populations.
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Medical marijuana legalization is back on the Florida’s ballot this year. Supporters and detractors have spent a total of more than $5.6 million to sway voters on Amendment 2. A similar measure was narrowly defeated in 2014.
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Researchers are looking for a faster way to test for Zika.
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State health officials reported two new locally transmitted cases of the Zika virus, while two newspapers reported the virus has been found in Miami Beach.
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Research has shown some evidence that meditation can be help tamper anxiety and even provide symptom relief for some patients undergoing cancer treatment.
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Trulieve opened a medical cannabis dispensary in Clearwater on Thursday. It is the company's second dispensary in Florida.
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Of biggest concern are the 43 Florida women who are pregnant and have caught the virus.