U.S. life expectancy drops
COVID-19, drug overdoses fuel decrease while cancer, heart disease remain leading causes of death.
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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.
Aging Matters: Confronting the caregiving crisis
As more people age, many find limited options.
Space mission to study muscle loss treatment
UF experiment sent to International Space Station.
RSV surging early, filling up hospitals
Researches point to children being isolated during COVID pandemic.
UF expert Q&A clears up hearing aids confusion
Over-the-counter hearing aids can now be purchased without prescription.
HCA names new North Florida Division president
Brian Cook selected for region that includes Gainesville, Lake City and Ocala.
Lovler: Inside lessons on caregiving
How two falls led to living a story before reporting on it.
Local organizations host drug take back
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for this weekend.
New director paints picture of arts in medicine
Jenny Baxley Lee brings decades of experience to new role.
Oak Hammock to host Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Annual event to be held on Thursday morning at Oak Hammock campus.
UF Scripps receives $100M gift
Wertheim Foundation provides largest donation in UF history.
Study to examine autism’s role in aging
UF Health doctor co-leads research to better understand cognitive changes in brain.
UF studies pet overpopulation during pandemic
Decrease in spay-neuter surgeries may undermine pet welfare.
A first: Avian flu detected in American dolphin
UF marine animal rescue team finds mammal at Horseshoe Beach in March.