Enrollment is now open for Floridians seeking health insurance on the Affordable Care Act Marketplace; however, many consumers will see higher premiums for the coming year. Nationwide, people …

YULEE, Fla. — New Season Treatment Center invites community members, health care partners and news media to a ribbon - cutting ceremony Thursday, Nov. 5, celebrating its fourth On the Road to …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —The Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 56 on July 1, 2025, to protect Floridians from unauthorized chemical exposure and atmospheric manipulation. The …

FERNANDINA BEACH - For years, eligible Nassau County residents who cannot afford breast cancer screening could receive free breast imaging in Jacksonville through a partnership between Pink Ribbon …

Would an intelligent species jeopardize its own ability to survive? The excessive use of plastic in our society is posing a serious risk to humans and to the health of the planet. Plastic is a …

Open enrollment period for Medicare recipients opens Oct. 15 and will run through Dec. 7. This is the time when Medicare and Medicare Advantage members can make changes to their health insurance …

Get ready to have a detailed discussion with your healthcare provider about your cholesterol. Health professionals are rethinking how they view high cholesterol due to new treatment guidelines and a …

After a rough flu season last year winter, federal health authorities are hopeful that this season’s vaccine is a better match for the predominate flu strains and will reduce illness.

I think we can agree that recycling and reusing materials on this planet is a good idea. It is beneficial to get the most out of a material before it ends up in our ever-increasing landfills. …

First lettuce, then jalapenos, and now blueberries. More than ever, Americans are fearing foods they once consumed without a second thought. In this summer of foodborne illness, cases of …

This is the last article in the series on coastal water quality concerns around Amelia Island. What is the overall health of our natural waterways? Who is responsible for ensuring that our waterways …

A septic system is an on-site wastewater treatment system used by individual property owners to process the wastewater that exits their home. It is estimated that 25% of all the homes in the United …

Adelynne LeBlanc is a sweet, 11-year-old who loves the beach and drawing. But her parents, Andrew and Amy LeBlanc, worry about their daughter’s future. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Adelynne has …

Here in the Sunshine State, many people rely on sunscreen to protect their skin from solar radiation. We trust that when we buy sunscreen in stores, the manufacturers have our best interests in mind. …

More than 200 new Florida laws went into effect on July 1, including some significant health laws. However, two high-profile bills passed by the Florida legislature, on naturopathy and e-bike safety, …

Let’s continue a very important topic of discussion for local residents and visitors here on Amelia Island — water quality. Water quality monitoring is done to ensure our waterways are safe …

The Spa at Omni Amelia Island reopened a few months ago with a soothing, refurbished interior, enhanced outdoor space, and a curated spa food and beverage menu. The result of those renovations is an …

Many of us love thunderstorms and lightning — as long as we are in a safe place to witness the spectacle! Storms are beautiful, humbling, awe-inspiring, exciting, comforting, and they can create an …

Aiming to improve emergency response time, Baptist Health has joined Life Flight to station a medical transport helicopter at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport. The placement of the Life Flight …

Americans have grown accustomed to interacting with AI chatbots to help them find a health care provider or schedule doctor’s appointments. But are we ready to use AI for actual medical advice? …