UF researcher studies how bat pathogens spread diseases
Let’s face it — bats get a bad rap. Their links to disease outbreaks and their spooky association with vampires influence their notoriety. In reality, bats […]
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UF researcher studies how bat pathogens spread diseases
Let’s face it — bats get a bad rap. Their links to disease outbreaks and their spooky association with vampires influence their notoriety. In reality, bats […]
UF study: Superheroes offer lesson in science, altruism and unnecessary capes
Researchers analyzed 25 top-grossing superhero movies in study.
UF and FSU awarded $43M to turn lab discoveries into community impact
National Institutes of Health providing three grants.
HCA Florida North Florida drug take back slated for Saturday
Community can dispose of unused medications at Gainesville Emergency.
Community Hospice & Palliative Care to host caregiver event on Thursday
Education event to provide tools and resources for those caring for loved ones.
ElderCare of Alachua County assists seniors through low vision program
Program offers training and tips to help visually impaired.
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital selected among best in 6 medical specialties
U.S. News & World Report releases Best Children's Hospital rankings.
UF Health to host virtual, bimonthly cancer education and support sessions
First session slated for Oct. 7.
Pabst Personal Care walk-in and primary care clinic opens in Newberry
Direct Primary Care subscription model aims to personalize medical experience.
UF town hall on protecting community through vaccines slated for Wednesday
Dr. Paul Offit to address safety, efficacy of vaccines and need to keep mandate in place.
‘Reducing Falls’ event focuses on leading cause of death, injury among elderly
FYZICAL physical therapy organization partners with Touching Hearts for event.
14th Annual Peanut Butter Challenge starts on Monday
Donations accepted statewide at UF/IFAS extension offices through Nov. 24.
UF Health to host Vison Awareness Expo on Saturday
Event to be held at UF Health The Oaks at Oaks Mall.
UF dermatologist shares sun safety tips
Don't get burned by bad advice.
Dementia care virtual presentation on tap for Sept. 16
Touching Hearts at Home speaker to address caregiver strategies on Zoom.
Florida Department of Health in Alachua County issues rabies alert
Confirmed case found in stray cat near Hawthorne.
Alachua County Opioid Task Force launches countywide awareness campaign
Initiative addresses dangers of opioids and rising fentanyl threat in community.
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers to honor Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Community encouraged to give donate throughout September.
UF study details how cells defend, trick viruses
Study shows that cells power down to survive.
UF researchers aim to improve nutrition for cancer patients
Cancer survivors have lower risk or death, recurrence if have healthy diet.
Inaugural Power over Pain Jubilee slated for Saturday
Event to take place at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program ‘sunsetting’ after nearly 30 years
Termination effective Sept. 30.
UF study shows many pregnant women uncertain of marijuana risks as use increases
Marijuana use associated in some studies with adverse fetal neurodevelopmental outcomes.
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 […]