UF Health Expert Answers FAQs on Ear Foreign Bodies
Children seem to have a fascination with putting objects into their ears. Whether it’s a marble, bead, cotton swab, pencil or even a bug, objects can easily…
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Burn prevention and safety tips for kids
Every day, over 300 children (ages 0-19) are treated in emergency rooms for burns and two children die. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Teen's accident sparks career inspiration
All 13-year-old Gabby Carrara wanted to do on a June afternoon in 2013 was exercise her newly acquired teen freedom. It was a Sunday, and her parents had…
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Don’t Let it Start, Don’t Let it Spread
As summer approaches, we need to do our best to keep our skin healthy. That means protecting it from harmful ultraviolet, or UV, radiation.
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Kashton’s Story
When a fall left Kashton with severe burns, UF Health pediatric surgeons provided the specialized care he needed to get back on his feet. It was a typical…
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Beyond the Field
Growing up in the South, Jacob Jones, 30, was raised on football. Jacob always committed himself physically and emotionally to the game that would lead to team…
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In All Kinds of Weather
Josh Pickering, a UF senior biochemistry major, and Brandon Burns, a fourth-year medical student in the UF College of Medicine, traveled to Puerto Rico the…
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Getting Fit for the Summer Beach Season
With April underway, it’s almost time to bring out those bikinis, one-pieces and board shorts (and the all-important sunscreen). However, if you aren’t feeling…
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Burn survivor resumes life as an active teenager
Tyrone Crawford Jr. loves sports. Coming from an athletic family, the Tallahassee teenager played his first football game at age 6. It was a passion that would…
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Take a Hike for Your Health
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” - John Muir If you’re like nearly half of Americans, you made a New Year’s resolution at the…
