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Stargazers across Gainesville joined millions of people worldwide Saturday night to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night. The event was celebrated in over 120 countries as part of NASA’s initiative to unite people across the globe. In Gainesville, that celebration was held at Santa Fe College.
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Kunta was diagnosed about three years ago, and now at age 77, she is completely reliant on her husband and her children to care for her.
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Scientists say it’s important to research geoengineering – large-scale attempts to cool the planet to fight climate change – in case we ever need it. But the technologies are risky. Florida will soon outlaw testing them in state airspace.
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Issues found during an inspection include improperly stored oxygen tanks, unclean food storage areas, medical equipment that was expired or overdue for maintenance and unsecured medications.
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A year after Florida’s six-week abortion ban took effect, midwives are still adapting to changing political attitudes concerning reproductive health care.
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Most athletes use animal products as major sources of protein, which is a necessary component for muscle growth and repair. John Thomas turned instead to plant-based alternatives like tofu, soy and tempeh. He soon realized he could still build muscles without relying on meat.
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Originally established in July 2023, the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit was designed to expedite the process of giving care to people suffering from a stroke. The MSTU brings the hospital to the patient, and on the truck is a portable CT scanner, telemedicine equipment and medications needed to treat a stroke.
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The Waldo community gathered for their third annual community health fair.
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Mammograms After Sunday Service (MASS) partnered with the Gainesville chapter of Links, Inc. to host a 3D mammography screening event. The event, part of the Black Family Wellness Expo, aimed to promote breast cancer awareness and reduce late-stage diagnoses in underserved African American and other minority communities.
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Healthy women with extra breast milk can help medically fragile babies by donating to the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Florida.
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Data from the CDC shows 31 utilities in Florida had annual average fluoride levels that were approximately half the CDC’s recommended level or less for at least a year. Experts say these levels are so low, it’s likely the utilities weren’t adding any additional fluoride to meet the CDC’s recommendation, leaving communities with sub-optimal levels of fluoride to fight tooth decay and cavities.
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This episode features Florida Voices for Health, a coalition of community organizations, businesses, and individuals working to create a health care system that works for every Floridian.