Health

"SkinnyTok" is a new popular weight-loss trend making the rounds on TikTok. Creators are pairing the hashtag with videos that share various ways to lose weight, many of them based on the goal of getting as thin as possible in a short amount of time. Deena Centofanti, with the FOX Medical Team, joins FOX 35 to talk about the dangers and concerns.

Although chicken has long been considered a healthy alternative to red meat, new research is looking into the correlation between chicken consumption and cancer risks.

With autism rates on the ride across the United States, FOX 35 brings in Dr. Matthew Knight, the president of Knight Dermatology Institute, to talk about what autism is and why it's important to understand. Knight gives advice on what parents should look out for, shared his personal experiences and offers real-world advice on what makes autism symptoms worse.

Eli Lilly is launching a new weight loss option -- a pill vs. an injectable. The new weight loss pill, orforglipron, is a once-daily oral GLP-1 receptor agonist that is designed to lower blood sugar and help with weight loss. Experts are watching to see how it competes with Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, other weight-loss options. Editor's note: An earlier description incorrectly said Eli Lilly manufactured Ozempic. That is not correct.

New research suggests that extreme heat can affect not only physical appearances, but how fast we age. Researchers took blood samples from 3,600 older adults who live in neighbors prone to extreme heat. The study showed that people had accelerated ageing at a molecular level.

FOX 35's Esther Bower is investigating a health care crisis in Brevard County. Patients in the area say they are waiting hours in the emergency room because hospitals are overflowing. Earlier this month, the Rockledge Hospital shut down its emergency room, and the facility will fully close next week.

Dr. Matthew Knight, president of Knight Dermatology Institute, joins FOX 35 to talk about why more women are waiting longer to have children. Knight discusses what this means for the United States over the next few decades, as well as what the risks are of having children at a later age.

Florida is one step closer to banning fluoride in its water. The state senate passed a bill last night to prevent local cities and counties from using the additive. However, it's not a done deal yet, because the bill still has to pass the house. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay explains why some lawmakers are calling the bill "a joke."

Public health officials across the country are sounding the alarm about deep cuts to health care services. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior is doubling down on some of the cuts and even calling for more. FOX 35's Mike Emanuel brings us the latest updates.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says it has now saved taxpayers more than $150 billion so far, but new date shows that DOGE hasn't made a dent in the deficit because of increased spending. The treasury department reports that spending is up more than $139 billion in the first three months of this yea. The federal government has borrowed $41 million more during that period than last year. Democrats are now questioning where DOGE is adding to the deficit by making cuts that later end up being overturned by the courts.

The tariff battle is continuing between the United States and China, but the ongoing fight between the two countries is starting to have an impact on how Americans feel about the economy. Despite the fears, the White House says dozens of countries are coming to the table.

There are some signs that President Donald J. Trump's trade policies might be helping the United States furniture industry. Some American manufacturers say they are already seeing some benefits. FOX 35's Chelsea Torres speaks to some of the local businesses in the furniture capital of the U.S. in High Point, North Carolina.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing at 1 p.m. Friday at the White House. Leavitt discussed several updates from Trump, including immigration, tariffs, economy, inflation and the release of detained Americans abroad.

United States stocks skyrocketed higher after President Donald Trump announced the authorization of a 90-day pause on the “reciprocal” tariffs that had gone into effect Wednesday, with the exception of China. Although Wall Street breathed a sigh of relief as the markets rallied, investors said they are not necessarily in the clear.

This week, FOX 35's Marley Capper heads over to Trimethod Wellness in Mount Dora for Workout Wednesday. Trimethod Wellness is a fitness center with a variety of classes, including barre, pilates, yoga, circuit training and personal training.