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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Shoprite Brand Bowl & Basket Chicken Noodle Soup Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for fresh, fully cooked, ready-to-eat (RTE) ShopRite brand... COVID-19 Vaccination Data Updates
Pfizer CEO on moving beyond COVID vaccines to become a leader in cancer and obesity treatments
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Two years ago, Pfizer was the envy of the pharmaceutical world, with more than $100 billion in annual sales from its COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral Paxlovid.Today, CEO Albert Bourla is trying to turn the page from that success story,...
Pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, being turned away from ERs in Florida and elsewhere despite federal law
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Bleeding and in pain, Kyleigh Thurman didn’t know her doomed pregnancy could kill her.Emergency room doctors at Ascension Seton Williamson in Texas handed her a pamphlet on miscarriage and told her to “let nature take its course" before...
Noah Lyles competed in the Olympic 200 with COVID and finished 3rd. What we know about his illness
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Noah Lyles said he tested positive for COVID two days before he finished third in the 200-meter final at the Paris Olympics on Thursday night.Here’s what we know about the timeline of Lyles’ illness:When did Lyles know he had COVID?Lyles...
Trulieve contributes another $5M to make recreational marijuana legal in Florida
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando The medical-cannabis company Trulieve has contributed another $5 million to a campaign to allow recreational marijuana in Florida, according to a newly filed finance report. The company made the contribution July 15 to the Smart &...
Biden has COVID-19 and didn’t wear a mask. The CDC’s guidelines say he doesn’t have to
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando President Joe Biden did not wear a face mask in public a couple of times after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19. The White House said the Democratic incumbent was experiencing “mild” symptoms while the...
Inquiry finds Britain was ill-prepared for COVID-19 pandemic and failed its citizens
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando The U.K. government was ill-prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic and serious errors in planning failed its citizens, an inquiry found Thursday.Retired judge Heather Hallett, who is leading the ongoing inquiry, said the government wrongly...
🧠 How many people are receiving mental health treatment in Florida?
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando More than 5 million American adults were receiving mental health treatment at a state-monitored mental health facility in 2022, according to a report from the Department of Health and Human Services released in April, an increase from...
⏳ Counties with the shortest life expectancy in Florida
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Life expectancy can be affected by a variety of factors. About 25% of your lifespan is determined by genetics, according to the National Library of Medicine. Health and wellness habits—like following a balanced, nutrient-rich diet; not...
A radioactive ‘Fountain of Youth’ stands in this Florida city. But is it safe to drink?
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Those who venture along the west coast of Florida might find themselves in the small beach town of Punta Gorda, nearly two hours south of Tampa.But if you travel to Punta Gorda, there’s a good chance you’d miss one of its biggest local...
This ancient tree grows where Florida citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy, plant-based protein
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando An ancient tree from India is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida, and could help provide the nation with renewable energy.As large parts of the Sunshine State’s once-famous citrus industry have all but...
🦽 These are the most prevalent disabilities in Florida
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Despite 13% of the American population living with a disability, stigma and discrimination persist. With 44 million Americans living with some form of disability, it is more critical than ever to understand their needs.To give Americans...