Health & Wellness
10/05/2026 · Callaway
Florida Reports Largest Continental U.S. Dengue Outbreak in Decades
Florida has recorded its most significant dengue outbreak in decades across the continental United States. Health experts attribute the rise in cases to ongoing mosquito activity and evolving climate patterns. They anticipate a potential increase in localized outbreaks.
Trump Administration Finalizes Healthcare Transparency Rule
The Trump administration has issued a final rule regarding transparency in healthcare coverage. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated the regulation offers a 'clear view of what healthcare actually costs.' This initiative seeks to increase consumer understanding of medical expenses.
10/06/2026
GLP-1 Medications See Increased Use, Spur Research into New Applications
GLP-1 medications are now used by an estimated one in eight Americans. Researchers continue to investigate new potential applications for these drugs. The expansion in use prompts further questions and research.
10/06/2026
Supreme Court Declines Cases on 'Let's Go Brandon' Apparel, Felon Gun Rights, and Vaccine Mandates
The Supreme Court initiated its 2026-27 term by issuing an order list from its September 28 private conference. Justices denied review in hundreds of cases, including those concerning student free speech, Second Amendment challenges for felons, and COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
10/06/2026
Bipartisan Concern Grows Over Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Republicans and Democrats alike are directing scrutiny toward pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. Tennessee and Arkansas have already implemented regulations targeting these healthcare companies. This convergence of political and public opinion highlights increasing pressure on PBM operations.
10/05/2026
Voters Seek Clear Policy Details, Economic Security from Candidates
Undecided voters express a desire for candidates to provide specific plans on issues affecting their daily lives. Economic stability and healthcare costs rank among their top concerns. Voters indicate they are looking for substantive proposals rather than broad ideological statements.
10/02/2026
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Spooky Sights Await at the Haunted Arboretum
Spooky Sights Await at the Haunted Arboretum • Deerfield Beach The City of Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Department will host the Haunted Arboretum on Friday, Oct. 23, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Constitution Park and Arboretum, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd. The evening event invites residents and visitors to explore an eerie landscape filled with fog, roaming graveyard creatures, and unexpected scares throughout the park grounds. Capacity is limited, and advance purchase is required. Early admission tickets are $5 each and will increase to $10 on Oct. 23 until 12 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Attendees are strongly encouraged to secure passes early before the event sells out. For registration and more information, visit www.dfb.city/registration or call 954-250-4162.
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