Excessive amounts of sodium can increase the risk of health problems during childhood, such as early on-set hypertension, diabetes and other risk factors.

But the main health problems may actually be hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and depression.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A new drug has reached the First Coast. It is sold legally but health professionals are concerned that it could cause of a number of health problems - or death. It is called synthetic marijuana and sold under a number of pseudonyms like K2.

LAKELAND | Raymond Vosika would never be able to work as a full-time firefighter. The Lakeland resident has multiple health problems, including congestive heart failure and ailing kidneys, that prevent him from holding a job.

At 15, she faced health problems and taunts from her peers because of her weight. So she took a drastic step to shed those pounds.