Health

New concerns are being raised about Coast Guard members who spend years working in rough waters.

The most recent data from the Florida Department of Health shows that between May 1 and July 11, the following cases have been reported.

For NBC6 reporter Christian Colón, the story is deeply personal. His mother, Ivette Colón, died in December 2025 after a year long battle with glioblastoma.

A young South Florida boy looked perfectly healthy until a simple heart screening revealed a hidden condition that required surgery.

A South Florida couple is trying to spread the message about living kidney donation. They each have only one kidney after donating the other one to their siblings. 

From extreme heat to common injuries, we explore the physical and mental toll of sports during the FIFA World Cup.

The Messis and Ronaldos of the world make it look easy. But behind the footwork and the goals, soccer puts intense strain on the body. From torn ACLs to ankle injuries, playing can come with consequences. NBC6 spoke to experts about the physical weight of the sport and what every player, at any level, should know.

Thousands of fans will fill Miami Stadium Monday as World Cup fever arrives in South Florida. But experts are warning about the region’s actual heat danger.

A South Florida woman was driving for Uber when she suddenly began to lose feeling in half her body. Her arm went numb, her face started to droop, and in that moment, she turned to ChatGPT for answers. What it told her likely saved her life.

This weekend, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation is honoring three heroes who are helping raise awareness and make a difference in combating this autoimmune disease.

An incredible survival story is putting a spotlight on a hidden danger in swimming pools and the life-saving power of CPR.

That urgency is backed by data. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is rising at an alarming rate among younger adults, increasing by about 3% each year in people ages 20 to 49.

“I think a lot of children will benefit from just having that sensory input and just calming effect with the bubbles, the lights,” mom Chrissy Reyes said. “It makes him take his mind off of why he was here.”

The Wellness Oasis returns with a two-day lineup featuring some of the biggest names in mental health, longevity and personal well-being.