Department of Health in Alachua County issues mosquito-borne illness advisory
Aug 20, 2025
Several sentinel chickens test positive for West Nile virus.
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Department of Health in Alachua County issues mosquito-borne illness advisory
Several sentinel chickens test positive for West Nile virus.
Poll shows a shifting mindset on alcohol health risks across America
Aug 15, 2025
Gallup started tracking opinions on moderate alcohol consumption in 2001.
UF professor offers students back-to-school tips to avoid getting sick
Aug 15, 2025
Illnesses include common cold, strep throat, pink eye and head lice.
UF/IFAS experts break down the buzz on the myth of mosquito-repelling plants
Aug 11, 2025
Does planting citronella or lavender around your patio and garden actually work?
Safety Net Collaborative works to solve community health, social concerns
Aug 8, 2025
Group founded over concerns about health inequities and desires for public health reforms
UF/IFAS expert offers ways to beat the heat, stay hydrated
Aug 1, 2025
Proper hydration goes beyond eight cups of water per day.
U.S. News & World Report ranks 7 UF Health specialties among nation’s best
Jul 30, 2025
‘Best Hospitals’ report evaluates nearly 6,000 hospitals nationwide.
Cord blood donations plaque unveiled at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Jul 28, 2025
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and HCA Florida hold ceremony.
Nutrients to focus on for summer outdoor activities
Jul 16, 2025
Electrolytes, fiber and protein all provide needed fuel for body.
UF Health opens Florida Recovery Center near Springhill
Jul 15, 2025
New Gainesville campus can treat up to 124 patients at a time.
Doctor shares 7 family health tips for safe and strong school start
Jul 15, 2025
Getting more sleep and avoiding processed foods and screen time on list.
UF scientists seek to curtail bird flu’s spread through education, outreach efforts
Jul 12, 2025
Risk remains low, scientists want to stay ahead.
Alachua County plan strives to improve community health
Jul 9, 2025
Community Health Improvement Plan focuses on five priority areas.
UF launches new program to provide preventive health screenings
Jul 8, 2025
Florida Department of Health grant funds UF’s HealthScreen.
UF Health calls BMI a “deeply flawed” calculation, opts for direct fat measure
Jul 6, 2025
A new University of Florida Health study shows that body mass index, or BMI — commonly used to measure obesity and health risk — fails in predicting the […]
UF Health Cancer Center Survivorship Summit slated for Saturday
Jun 25, 2025
June is National Cancer Survivors Month.
Stay on your feet: New device shows how to prevent a fall before it happens
Jun 18, 2025
Gainesville business provides device to help develop good posture.
UF deciphers environmental DNA to track wildlife, viruses — even drugs
Jun 15, 2025
Dublin is known as a city where you can enjoy a few pints of Guinness, get a warm welcome from the locals and hear lively traditional […]
Elder Options to host ‘Eating for Prevention’ workshop
Jun 12, 2025
Free event to celebrate Alzheimer's and Brain Health month.
UF Health to host free seminar on lower back pain
Jun 6, 2025
Seminar to be held at UF Hilton Conference Center.
UF/IFAS scientists champion ‘Food Is Medicine’ movement to tackle health crisis
May 31, 2025
Researchers are promoting the creation of five national centers, including one in Florida.
UF Health: Timing, consistency of activity linked to better fitness
May 30, 2025
New study looks at cardiorespiratory fitness.
Free sports physicals available this summer through Palms Medical Group
May 29, 2025
Offer open at all locations in June, July.