Congestive heart failure can lead to a dangerous condition in which the heart becomes enlarged. In this graphic, the heart on the bottom has an enlarged ventricle. A normal heart is seen above. (Image from Blausen Medical Communications via Wikimedia Commons)
Congestive heart failure can lead to a dangerous condition in which the heart becomes enlarged. In this graphic, the heart on the bottom has an enlarged ventricle. A normal heart is seen above. (Image from Blausen Medical Communications via Wikimedia Commons)
An older Black couple walks down a gravel road surrounded by trees in bright sunlight. They are walking a bulldog and laughing.
An older Black couple walks down a gravel road surrounded by trees in bright sunlight. They are walking a bulldog and laughing.
A woman hugs her child and smiles as she steps out of her car. Both are wearing masks.
A woman hugs her child and smiles as she steps out of her car. Both are wearing masks.
A new University of Florida study examined brain areas (shown in blue) associated with chronic pain and Alzheimer’s disease. Illustration by Dr. Jared Tanner.
A new University of Florida study examined brain areas (shown in blue) associated with chronic pain and Alzheimer’s disease. Illustration by Dr. Jared Tanner.
A group of medical personnel prepare COVID-19 vaccinations at a table at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
A group of medical personnel prepare COVID-19 vaccinations at a table at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Three students sit on the steps of the Reitz Union. Each are wearing masks.
Three students sit on the steps of the Reitz Union. Each are wearing masks.
Akeem Bartley, a Black male student, stands in a field surrounded by trees and blooming azaleas. He's holding a sign that announces his number one match with USF's vascular surgery program.
Akeem Bartley, a Black male student, stands in a field surrounded by trees and blooming azaleas. He's holding a sign that announces his number one match with USF's vascular surgery program.
A nurse in the COVID-19 unit can be seen through a window as she checks several health monitors.
A nurse in the COVID-19 unit can be seen through a window as she checks several health monitors.
Jill Holker, flanked by two members of her care team wearing blue scrubs, walks through the hospital lobby, surrounded by masked people clapping and holding balloons.
Jill Holker, flanked by two members of her care team wearing blue scrubs, walks through the hospital lobby, surrounded by masked people clapping and holding balloons.
Congestive heart failure can lead to a dangerous condition in which the heart becomes enlarged. In this graphic, the heart on the bottom has an enlarged ventricle. A normal heart is seen above. (Image from Blausen Medical Communications via Wikimedia Commons)

Hope for heart patients

UF Health researchers first to implant device that may help physicians manage congestive heart failure.

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No pain, no gain

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A woman hugs her child and smiles as she steps out of her car. Both are wearing masks.

Kids and COVID-19

UF epidemiologist discusses a potential timeline for vaccines for children and ways to protect children right now

A new University of Florida study examined brain areas (shown in blue) associated with chronic pain and Alzheimer’s disease. Illustration by Dr. Jared Tanner.

How pain affects the brain

UF study links chronic knee pain and demographic factors to changes in areas of the brain tied to memory

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UF College of Pharmacy faculty and students prepare vaccine doses to support vaccination efforts on campus and in our community.
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