Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Chatty robot helps seniors fight loneliness through AI companionship

Meet ElliQ, whose creators, Intuition Robotics, and senior assistance officials say is the only device using artificial intelligence specifically designed to alleviate the loneliness and isolation experienced by many older Americans.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
UPDATE: MCU lifts planned boil water notice for residents of Rainbow Lakes Estates

Planned pipe replacement by Marion County Utilities prompted the boil water notice.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Running out of time getting ready for Christmas? Let Santa’s elves wrap your gifts for you at Ocala’s Paddock Mall

Prices range from $1 for an extra-small, wrapped gift box to $5 for an extra-large gift. Bring cash or a check. All the money raised helps support domestic violence prevention programs of the Marion County Children’s Alliance.

Education
2 years ago
Alachua County school district now offering free virtual mental health services for students

The virtual therapy sessions are to help students deal with stress, bullying, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and many other issues.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Amazon, Target and Walmart will stop selling water beads marketed to kids due to rising safety concerns

Water beads are often sold as toys, including in craft activity kits, and as sensory tools for children with developmental disabilities.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Health officials issue rabies alert for parts of Alachua County

Alachua County officials say the rabies alert will last for 60 days.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
UPDATE: Marion County Utilities says water is safe for customers in condos along Midway Drive

As of Saturday, Dec. 9, MCU lifted the boil water notice for people living in Live Oak Village Condos, Twin Lakes Village East Condos and Twin Lake Village Condos.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Deaths from tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S. and 5 in Canada

Health officials say at least 230 people have been ill in 38 states and 96 have been hospitalized since mid-November.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Flu is on the rise this season while RSV infections may be peaking, US health officials say

The CDC says 11 states are reporting a high rate of flu-like illness — mostly in the South and Southwest. Florida is one of the states.

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