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Experts have touted the health benefits of hugging for years, saying hugs can lower stress levels and boost self-confidence.
The researchers' findings could help doctors better treat breast cancer and reduce the risk for patients who are obese or suffer from type-2 diabetes.
New research shows America's opioid epidemic has reached unprecedented levels during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breast cancer survivors joined in a show of unity and athleticism for the annual Dragon Boat Festival.
Most recover their sense of smell eventually, but some may never do so.
Nicklaus Children's Hospital say they are treating their highest number ever of children and teens suffering from mental health struggles.
Pfizer announced on Tuesday it is asking federal regulators to authorize its experimental antiviral COVID-19 pill and the Biden administration plans to purchase 10 million doses, according to a source familiar with the plans.
Some of them had antibodies from contracting the actual virus, while others received an mRNA COVID vaccine.
The company says new data from a large clinical trial of more than 10,000 fully vaccinated people found that a booster dose was over 95% effective against COVID-19 compared to individuals who were fully vaccinated but had not received a booster dose.
Millions of adults are coping with chronic back pain, which can significantly limit their ability to work and do other daily activities.
Children as young as 5 began getting COVID-19 vaccines over the weekend after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's safe for kids to get the Pfizer vaccine.
Experts say if you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, now is the time. One hospital system is putting the spotlight on racial disparities when it comes to the flu.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a smaller dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, a critical step for the more than 28 million children that may soon be eligible.
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it's important to highlight the disparities in treatment and survival of breast cancer for Black women.
Appendectomy for appendicitis is the most common emergency surgical procedure in the United States.
"Prices, prices, prices," that's what shopper Julie Jones said brings her shopping on Thanksgiving.
AAA predicted nearly 82 million people would travel during the six-day holiday period, which is a record-breaking surge compared to last year.
The man who reported a woman missing last month, days before she was found dead in a Miami-Dade canal, is now charged with her murder, authorities say.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
The review comes after an Afghan national who arrived in the U.S. in 2021 was arrested in the shooting of two National Guard members.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The review comes after an Afghan national who arrived in the U.S. in 2021 was arrested in the shooting of two National Guard members.
On Wednesday night, two members of the National Guard were shot near the White House.
Federal immigration authorities said Wednesday they have paused processing requests from Afghan nationals, after a man from Afghanistan was identified as the suspect in the D.C. National Guard shooting.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that killed one National Guard member and wounded another in D.C., officials say.
The Trump administration plans to deploy another 500 members of the National Guard to the streets of Washington, D.C., Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, hours after two service members were shot.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Health experts reveal that many Americans indulge in a staggering 4,500 calories during this festive meal.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
The rapper testified at a federal court in Miami on Thursday as part of a defamation lawsuit against a social media commentator who allegedly distributed an AI-generated sexually explicit video of the rapper.
Many fans of Taylor Swift showed parasocial relationships with the pop star after her engagement to Travis Kelce.
