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⏳ 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...
‘A lot of tripling:’ AdventHealth sees spike in COVID-19 cases amid summer surge
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Just in time for what’s expected to be a record-breaking Fourth of July travel period, coronavirus infections in Central Florida are on the rise.According to AdventHealth, the number of cases coming into Centra Care has significantly...
Untreated water used by Florida cucumber grower tied to salmonella outbreak that sickened 450 people in US
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Untreated water used by a Florida cucumber grower is one likely source of salmonella food poisoning that sickened nearly 450 people across the U.S. this spring, federal health officials said Tuesday.But that grower doesn't account for...
The US will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando The U.S. government will pay the vaccine maker Moderna $176 million to develop a pandemic vaccine that could be used to treat bird flu in people as cases in dairy cows continue to mount across the country, federal officials announced...
As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US advisers recommend a fall vaccination campaign
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando With fresh COVID-19 cases bubbling up in some parts of the country, health officials are setting course for a fall vaccination campaign.An influential government advisory panel on Thursday recommended new shots for all Americans this...
Supreme Court rejects COVID-19 vaccine appeals from nonprofit founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando The Supreme Court on Monday rejected two appeals related to COVID-19 vaccines from Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine nonprofit founded by independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.The justices did not comment in...
France’s Macron, African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando French President Emmanuel Macron is joining several African leaders on Thursday to kick off a planned $1 billion project to accelerate the rollout of vaccines in Africa, after the coronavirus pandemic exposed gaping inequalities in...
Mom of transgender girl athlete says Florida’s investigation has destroyed her daughter’s life
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando A Florida public school employee who faces firing because she allowed her transgender daughter to play girls high school volleyball assailed those who outed her child, saying Tuesday that the ensuing investigation destroyed the girl’s...
Past COVID infections may help protect against certain colds. Could it lead to better vaccines?
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando If you’ve been sick with COVID-19, you may have some protection against certain versions of the common cold.A new study suggests previous COVID-19 infections lower the risk of getting colds caused by milder coronavirus cousins, which...