These are the South Florida causes that raised the most money in 2024, according to GoFundMe
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Death toll in attack on Christmas market in Germany rises to 5 and more than 200 injured
More than 200 people were injured, many seriously, when a Saudi doctor intentionally drove a black BMW into a busy Magdeburg, Germany, Christmas market Friday evening.
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Mom of ex-Proud Boys leader imprisoned over Capitol riot hopes he will be pardoned
As the possibility of pardons looms for those convicted in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, the mother of former Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio spoke out about what happened that day and what she thinks about the potential release of her son.
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Jurors recommend life in prison for ‘Pain & Gain' killers in resentencing trial
Jurors on Friday recommended life in prison for the pair convicted in the grisly murders of a Miami couple that inspired the 2013 film “Pain & Gain.”
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South Florida residents claim they've spotted mysterious drones in the sky
Viewers across South Florida have been sending our newsroom videos of what looks to be like drone sightings. But how can you tell that what you’re seeing is really a drone?
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Broward County seeks feedback on garbage and recycling – take survey here
Broward County’s Solid Waste Authority wants to hear from residents across the county about how they handle garbage and recycling at home.
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Groundbreaking procedure helps save South Florida woman's fertility as she battles cancer
The procedure, called Uterine Transposition, consists on temporarily suspending the uterus in the abdomen so the patient can receive radiation without affecting it
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Dense breast patients at higher risk of cancer may need more screening. Who pays for it?
Rochelle Broder-Singer was 49 years old when she was diagnosed with a common form of breast cancer last year. She caught it early thanks to diligent screenings, but as a woman with dense breast tissue, it wasn’t just a mammogram she needed.
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Florida is among the states that vaccinate the least. Here's where we rank
According to the World Health Organization, vaccines prevent 4 to 5 million deaths per year worldwide.
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Cold plunges, red-light therapy. Why some swear by biohacking while others raise concerns
The biohacking movement has taken the health and wellness industry by storm with many people following the techniques. However, some doctors recommend caution.
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Water safety tips: How to prevent drownings at the beach or pool this summer
With temperatures rising across the country and school out for the summer, many families will visit the beach, lake or local swimming pool. Now is the time to review safety tips to keep children safe around water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4. It’s also...... -
Health officials tell US doctors to be alert for dengue as cases ramp up worldwide
U.S. health officials on Tuesday warned doctors to be alert for dengue cases as the tropical disease breaks international records.
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Miami-Dade reports most cases of dengue in the US, mostly travel-associated: CDC
Miami-Dade County has reported the most cases of dengue, a virus that spreads through the bite of an affected mosquito, in 2024 across the 50 U.S. states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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What I've learned about food allergies after my daughter's diagnosis
33 million Americans have food allergies, according to Food Allergy Research and Education. That’s about 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children.
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More South Florida children are reporting food allergies. Here's what to know
According to Food Allergy Research and Education, a national advocacy group, 32 million Americans have food allergies – about 5.6 million of them are children, which is a number that is growing.
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Her 11-year-old son died after an allergic reaction. She has a message to other parents
‘Hopefully somebody else hears me, hears this story and decides to put together an emergency plan for their child’
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Pushing for change: why those living with food allergies say clearer food labels are needed
Food labels must identify, using its common name, the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food in in the ingredient list or immediately after or next to the list, in a separate “contains statement”.
