UF joins Sunshine Genetics Consortium to identify, treat rare disease
For a newborn with a genetic disease, a diagnosis can take four or five years. That’s time that could be spent trying to treat the disease […]
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UF joins Sunshine Genetics Consortium to identify, treat rare disease
For a newborn with a genetic disease, a diagnosis can take four or five years. That’s time that could be spent trying to treat the disease […]
UF College of Nursing welcomes ‘historic’ fall undergraduate class
The 226-student undergrad class is college’s largest ever.
Health officials confirm first human screwworm case in U.S.
Patient contracted flesh-eating parasite after trip to El Salvador.
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
Gallup started tracking opinions on moderate alcohol consumption in 2001.
UF professor offers students back-to-school tips to avoid getting sick
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
Does planting citronella or lavender around your patio and garden actually work?
Safety Net Collaborative works to solve community health, social concerns
Group founded over concerns about health inequities and desires for public health reforms
UF/IFAS expert offers ways to beat the heat, stay hydrated
Proper hydration goes beyond eight cups of water per day.
U.S. News & World Report ranks 7 UF Health specialties among nation’s best
‘Best Hospitals’ report evaluates nearly 6,000 hospitals nationwide.
Cord blood donations plaque unveiled at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and HCA Florida hold ceremony.
Nutrients to focus on for summer outdoor activities
Electrolytes, fiber and protein all provide needed fuel for body.
UF Health opens Florida Recovery Center near Springhill
New Gainesville campus can treat up to 124 patients at a time.
Doctor shares 7 family health tips for safe and strong school start
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
Risk remains low, scientists want to stay ahead.
Alachua County plan strives to improve community health
Community Health Improvement Plan focuses on five priority areas.
UF launches new program to provide preventive health screenings
Florida Department of Health grant funds UF’s HealthScreen.
UF Health calls BMI a “deeply flawed” calculation, opts for direct fat measure
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
June is National Cancer Survivors Month.
UF Health studies how brains perceive bad smells
New study reveals brain mechanisms.
Stay on your feet: New device shows how to prevent a fall before it happens
Gainesville business provides device to help develop good posture.
UF deciphers environmental DNA to track wildlife, viruses — even drugs
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
Free event to celebrate Alzheimer's and Brain Health month.
UF Health to host free seminar on lower back pain
Seminar to be held at UF Hilton Conference Center.