Government report shows infant deaths increased during 2022
First time in 20 years infant mortality rates have risen.
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Government report shows infant deaths increased during 2022
First time in 20 years infant mortality rates have risen.
Aging Matters: Gainesville’s youthful vibe beckons older adults
Numerous factors are drawing seniors to North Central Florida
Public Health Survey being conducted in Alachua County
Information will assist local leaders in determining residents’ needs.
UF Health to host free aesthetic consultations
Center will be giving exclusive discounts on procedures.
UF study expands benefits of iron in immune system
Element does more than produce blood cells.
UF Health Cancer Center to host breast cancer community event
Event to be held Saturday at Springhill Baptist Church.
UF helps mice lose weight with new drug, human trials not ready
Drug mimics exercise, boosts metabolism.
CDC stops printing new COVID-19 vaccination cards
Patients may still obtain the card for their vaccination records.
UF awarded $2.8 million to research AI and kidney transplants
Report says AI can scan slides and free up physicians.
UF College of Veterinary Medicine begins open heart surgery program for dogs
UF program is the only one in the United States.
FDA advisers reject experimental stem cell treatment for ALS
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics' study did not show that therapy was effective.
UF Health teams up with Olympic medical network
Agreement lasts two years.
CDC signs off on new COVID-19 vaccine
New formula targets omicron subvariant XBB.1.5.
Study shows COVID-19 opinion impacted cruise stock
Four years of data used in joint study.
DEA reviews lowering classification of marijuana
Recommendation to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III controlled substance.
UF event raises awareness, recognizes overdoses
Overdose deaths hit a record in 2022.
Medicare to negotiate drug prices with producers
Negotiations may begin this year but new prices will not apply until 2026.
National grant spurs UF study of breastfeeding
Researchers study link between pumps and milk volume.
FDA approves first maternal RSV vaccine
Vaccine to protect child in gestation from virus.
Aging Matters: Love the second time around
As life expectancy increases, more seniors are tying the knot late in life
UF Children’s Hospital earns trauma care status
Center receives Level 1 designation by American College of Surgeons.
UF Health tests new blood management program
Program to improve surgery recovery and limit side effects of blood transfusions.
UF Health charts motocross injuries from Newberry
Study documented a decade of injuries from international event.
New center to revamp local mental health response
City, county and state funds already committed to project.