A Machine, a Baby Girl and a 289-Day Miracle

A machine breathed for 4-month-old Aubrey, doing the work of her tiny lungs, pumping her blood with a soft hum that provided the steady soundtrack of a life in…

Florida’s red tide events tied to illness

November 4, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s hospitals can expect an uptick in patients during red tide events, a new University of Florida Health study has found. The…

Study calls for universal vaccination for pregnant women, children against RSV

October 8, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A team of researchers led by a University of Florida Health scientist recommends the universal immunization of pregnant women and infants…

UF Health Breathes Hope Into Eduardo After Suffering From Rare Lung Disease

Eduardo’s story begins in Puerto Rico, where he was born a healthy, full-term baby with no apparent complications. However, at just 5 months old, his health…

Smart Thrifting: How to Safely Shop for Secondhand Clothes During Flu Season

Thrift-store shopping can be an exciting way to score great deals, but before you wear your new finds, experts highly recommend washing and disinfecting…

Someone In Your House Has The Flu. Here’s How To Stay Healthy.

It starts subtly, with just a runny nose and a little fatigue. Maybe it’s your partner who is feeling a little run down, or your child who seems to be sluggish…

Emergency Care, Urgent Care, and Primary Care: What's the Difference?

You wake up sweating at 3 a.m. on a Sunday morning with severe chest pain and nausea. Should you try to go back to sleep or call 9-1-1? It’s 7 p.m. on a…

Danny's Double-Lung Transplant at UF Health

Imagine having the opportunity to save someone’s life by making a simple decision. In 2021, Danny Sams faced the harsh reality of pulmonary fibrosis, a lung…

UF College of Veterinary Medicine launches open heart surgery program for dogs

September 27, 2023

The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has launched an open heart surgery program for dogs, becoming the only program of its kind in the…

Stopping Sepsis: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms

Sepsis is like an ember that sparks from a small campfire, suddenly threatening the whole forest. If not treated early, it can progress into septic shock. The…