Menopause Made Clear: UF Health Expert Addresses Your Most Common Questions

UF Health expert Sara Deatsman, MD, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and has more than nine years of experience caring for patients navigating…

Ambassador Council formed to further high-impact scientific research and educational philanthropy at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute

October 29, 2025

JUPITER, Fla. — Eleven local leaders dedicated to the betterment of their community have joined The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical…

A Team Approach to Support Moms With Bonding, Healing and Empowerment

At UF Health St. Johns, you don’t just get one provider, you get a team. Our certified nurse-midwives collaborate closely with OB/GYNs to deliver personalized,…

Arts in Medicine: 35 Years of Healing Through Art

One thing many patients have come to expect during treatment at UF Health Shands is the integration of art in their care. UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine, or…

Debunking Five Common Myths About Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a common neurodegenerative condition, second only to Alzheimer's disease in its prevalence. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation,…

‘Keep Believing’: Gainesville Cancer Survivor Shares Message of Hope

Gainesville resident Chronda Nicholas has been a breast cancer survivor long enough to have her oncologist once tell her he’d bet his own garage her cancer…

Worldwide OCD genetics study offers clues for higher risk

May 13, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In the largest-ever study into the genetics of obsessive-compulsive disorder, researchers have identified multiple DNA variants that could…

UF researchers identify safer pathway for pain relief

April 7, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida scientists have helped identify a novel drug compound that selectively activates pain-altering receptors in the body,…

UF researchers demonstrate GLP-1RAs’ potential to treat depression

March 13, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A study led by researchers in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy has found that GLP-1RAs, a class of glucose-lowering…

UF Health Research Explores Connection Between PTSD and Orthopaedic Trauma

Even with excellent surgical outcomes, some patients with severe injuries to their musculoskeletal system face a complex recovery journey: Their scars aren’t…