Landmark study to measure molecular changes of exercise reaches key milestone
By Bill Levesque • Jun 30, 2020 • Lead StoryIt’s so obvious that exercise is a healthy habit that it almost goes without saying. Scientists have known for years that physical activity lowers the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, among other benefits. What...
UF Health awarded $1 million grant to provide pediatric telehealth services to underserved patients
By Doug Bennett • Jun 24, 2020 • Lead StoryThe University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of pediatrics has been awarded a nearly $1 million federal grant to expand telemedicine services and equipment among underserved and vulnerable populations. The $967,957...
UF study: 2 million Americans buy prescription drugs outside the country
By Jill Pease • Jun 24, 2020 • Featured Articles, Lead StoryBuying prescription drugs from other countries is one way some Americans have coped with rising drug prices. A new University of Florida study, published today in JAMA Network Open, finds that 1.5% percent of adults, or more than...
Managing return-to-work anxiety during COVID-19 crisis
By Ken Garcia • Jun 23, 2020 • Video, Lead StoryThe COVID-19 crisis has abruptly changed our day-to-day routines. As some of our everyday activities resume, such as returning to work, many of us may face increased levels of anxiety. During the short video below, UF Health...
Florida’s Alzheimer’s research consortium awarded $15 million grant to focus on diverse populations
By Michelle Jaffee • Jun 18, 2020 • Lead StoryThe 1Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, or 1Florida ADRC, a University of Florida-organized consortium of leading research institutions aimed at making Alzheimer’s and related dementias treatable, preventable and one...
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UF veterinarians successfully using new placenta-derived treatment for animals with severe bone loss
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UF study finds some combinations of opioids and muscle relaxants are safe, others raise overdose risk
By Donovan Baltich • University of Florida, UF Health, College of Pharmacy • Jun 30, 2020 -
UF Health Shands earns spot on two national top 100 hospital lists
By Bill Levesque • College of Public Health and Health Professions, UF College of Nursing, University of Florida, UF Health, UF Health Shands Hospital • Jun 30, 2020 -
Mississippi horse recuperating well at home after treatment at UF to correct heart arrhythmia
By Sarah Carey • University of Florida, UF Health, College of Veterinary Medicine • Jun 23, 2020
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Rare inflammatory condition affects some kids with COVID-19
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COVID-19 is disrupting Florida universities. Here’s how they’re adjusting.
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How Florida Slowed Coronavirus: Everyone Stayed Home Before They Were Told To
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Anna McDaniel: Celebrating the year of the nurse and midwife
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COVID-19 testing expands in Gainesville
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Century Tower turns blue to honor healthcare workers
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Why Instagram’s co-founders made a site to track how fast the coronavirus is spreading
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What is The Villages? Battling coronavirus, Florida retirement community boasts 128K residents
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HERO Registry asks health care workers to share their stories, fears battling coronavirus
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Coronavirus Alachua County: First death, 224 cases
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Health In A Heartbeat
Aerobics good for muscles and mind
Jul 2, 2020
Call it aerobics for the brain. Many of us assume that as we grow older, brain decline is inevitable, like gray hair and wrinkles. But a study published in the journal Neurology suggests that older adults can actually improve brain health after just six months of aerobic exercise. And even couch...
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Changing your diet can help defeat adult acne
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Third-hand smoking? It’s a real hazard
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Teens get sneak peek at what too much sun can do to their faces
Jun 29, 2020
Animal Airwaves
Amphibian Health
Jun 30, 2020
Amphibians, such as frogs, toads and salamanders, may not get the attention that other animal species do, but their importance to ecosystem health around the globe cannot be overstated. Many amphibian populations are diminishing, due to habitat loss, disease and other factors. On this show, Dr. Rob...