HealthAging Matters: Healthy living can help delay dementia onset, progression Ronnie Lovler Jul 27, 2024Newly available drugs also help slow Alzheimer’s and treat symptoms.
HealthHyundai gives $400,000 to UF Health for pediatric cancer research Staff Reports Jul 25, 2024Hope on Wheels program has given more than $3.4 million over past 11 years.
Local LivingAmerican Medical Association releases back-to-school health tips StatePoint Media Jul 16, 2024AMA discusses annual physicals, diet, exercise and e-cigarettes.
HealthUF Health specialties earn national recognition again Staff Reports Jul 16, 2024Seven programs rank among top 50 nationally.
EducationUF study reveals environmental impact of artificial sweeteners Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Jul 14, 2024Sucralose escapes wastewater treatment processing and is in drinking water, aquatic environments.
HealthU.S. study finds 2 in 5 adult cancer cases preventable Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Jul 12, 2024American Cancer Society points to smoking, obesity, alcohol consumption and physical inactivity as leading causes.
Local LivingWilliston Animal Group receives $50K grant Staff Reports Jul 9, 2024SpotOn celebrates its fifth Anniversary by giving $250,000 in grants to animal welfare organizations.
HealthUF Health Urgent Care Center-Eastside to host open house Staff Reports Jul 9, 2024New facility slated to open in August.
HealthFeline parvo outbreak leads Alachua County Animal Resources to pause cat intake Staff Reports Jul 9, 2024Facility will not accept cats during seven-day precautionary closure.
HealthUF researchers get $2.8M for at-home HIV test development Staff Reports Jul 6, 2024Funds provided by National Institutes of Health.
Local LivingCOVID spells trouble for Hippodrome Theatre Gary Nelson Jul 4, 202425th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee sits out a few rounds.
HealthUF study: Cooling ‘blood oranges’ could make them even healthier Brad Buck | UF/IFAS Jun 30, 2024Too soon to know if “blood oranges” are a viable crop for Florida.
HealthUF/IFAS researcher stresses importance of pasteurization Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Jun 22, 2024Raw milk, eggs cited as possible virus transmitters.
Local LivingAging Matters: Dementia numbers, awareness on upswing Ronnie Lovler Jun 22, 2024Seniors with dementia, caregivers face intertwined challenges
HealthFlying on a countdown: How organ transports arrive in Gainesville Seth Johnson Jun 11, 2024University Air Center delivers thousands of organs for UF Health.
HealthTerrace Health opens six-chair dialysis suite Glory Reitz May 29, 2024Dialysis suite is first step in larger expansion of services.
HealthUF uses machine learning to identify patients at risk for opioid use disorder Tyler Francischine | UF Health May 27, 2024Study looked at patients prescribed buprenorphine.
HealthUF studies pitch clocks, overuse injuries in baseball pitchers Bill Levesque | UF Health May 26, 2024Study looks at hole in pitch clock restrictions.
HealthUF study links fluoride levels with neurobehavioral problems in kids Jill Pease | UF Health May 25, 2024Findings published last week.
HealthCDC reports U.S. drug overdose deaths drop for first time in 5 year Joshua Schumacher | World News Group May 20, 2024Overdose deaths dropped by three percent in 2023.
HealthLifeSouth says O-type blood supply at critical level Staff Reports May 16, 2024Less than one-day supply on shelves.
HealthUF Health to host colorectal cancer seminar Staff Reports May 15, 2024Saturday event will focus on how to prevent getting this cancer.
Local LivingAging Matters: Alachua County seniors mark Older Americans Month Ronnie Lovler May 15, 2024Seniors get special recognition in May.
EducationOver $7M in private gifts to bolster UF veterinary pathology program Lauren Irizarry | UF Health May 13, 2024Anonymous donors contribute funds to be used in program's expansion.