UF study links processed foods, cognitive decline
Neurons restructure to store memories for retrieval when needed.
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UF study links processed foods, cognitive decline
Neurons restructure to store memories for retrieval when needed.
UF Health receives $3.6M AI grant
Funds will go toward building infrastructure for artificial intelligence in critical care.
UF study looks at weight stigma, stereotypes
Researchers find study participants struggle with positive self-image.
UF Health to host Power Over Prostate Cancer event
Goal is to offer Black men prostate cancer information and resources.
Aging Matters: Volunteerism boosts health in aging adults
Social connection offers physical, mental, and emotional benefits
Government inspects nursing homes’ antipsychotic use
Evidence mounts that some nursing homes wrongly report patients having schizophrenia.
North Florida Hospital opens outpatient pharmacy
New hospital addition to improve pharmaceutical care for patients.
Study finds health care ransomware attacks on rise
Medical organizations experience twofold increase over past five years.
UF scientists discover way to alter fentanyl
Modified chemical structure maintains pain relief while reducing side effects.
FWC releases bald eagle back into wild
Injured bird undergoes successful treatment at UF College of Veterinary.
Peds group backs surgery, drugs to treat obesity
New guidance treats obesity as biological issue rather than an unhealthy lifestyle.
UF study links monetary rewards with weight loss
Study focused on socially disadvantaged people.
Active aging extends vibrancy for seniors
Gainesville provides ample opportunities for senior activities.
U.S. life expectancy drops
COVID-19, drug overdoses fuel decrease while cancer, heart disease remain leading causes of death.
Maintaining mindfulness important during holidays
Social worker examines how to overcome stress during hectic season.
UF Health leads way in robotic joint replacement
UF one of first large Southeast academic centers to use robot-assisted system.
Muhammad Ali’s doctors bring evidence of Parkinson’s
Doctors support Parkinson’s diagnosis over head trauma.
UF study finds election stress may impact health
Study shows population blood pressure rose following 2016 election.
UF Health to hold free wellness seminars
Event will focus on hearing loss, prostate, eyelid lift and aneurysms.
UF-designed AI aims to quicken medical decisions
Systems collects data from six vital signs.
Gators football joins NFL head impacts study
Study collects data through new mouthguard sensors.
North Florida receives “A” hospital safety grade
National distinction celebrates NFH’s achievements in protecting hospital patients.
Couple raises nearly $50K for hospice care
Hobby turns into passion for giving back
UF scientists develop potential ALS, dementia meds
Medication works by eliminating disease-causing segments of RNA.