Health Section
By Lawrence Ware | Prostate cancer can be hard to spot early. Here’s how to find a doctor and start the conversation. Today is the last day of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. September hits me hard because I lost […]
By Dr. Kimberly Barbel Johnson and Dr. Valandrea Merilan | Jacksonville knows heat. We expect sticky summers, afternoon thunderstorms, and the kind of humidity that fogs your glasses the moment you step outside. But what […]
By Lynn Jones | A movie premiere at WJCT Studios became more than a night at the theater as dozens of Jacksonville -area men gathered for screenings, health education and an often difficult conversation: prostate […]
By Dominic Boston | As a young Black man, this topic is personal to me. When people discuss mental health, they usually don’t picture someone who looks like me. Instead, Black men are often seen […]
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) affects many people, yet it remains widely misunderstood. The chronic inflammatory skin condition can cause painful, recurring lumps, nodules and abscesses, often in areas such as the underarms and groin. Beyond the […]
Award-winning film brings prostate cancer awareness to Black communities and encourages men to have difficult conversations about their health. By Lynn Jones | A small gland about the size of a walnut can have an […]
MIAMI – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first official rollout of the Coalition for Operational Readiness in Education (CORE) at Florida International University. CORE, a first-of-its-kind statewide initiative, will strengthen and modernize the emergency […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – [Aug. 31, 2026] – The Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and part of the GuideWell portfolio of companies, is now accepting grant applications from nonprofits focused on improving maternal health outcomes in Florida. The Foundation […]
SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES — Dr. Alma Littles, Dean of the Florida State University College of Medicine, has been named the 150th president of the Florida Medical Association. This appointment marks a significant milestone as she […]
While Black women are living longer than previous generations, they continue to have a shorter life expectancy than white women, according to federal health data. Researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say […]
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