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…
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Are You at Risk of a Hernia?
Almost everyone has heard of a hernia, but few understand its potential risks. Over five million people in the United States will suffer from a hernia, yet…
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Ready, Set, Run: Strategies for Running Injury Prevention
Running is a popular and effective form of exercise, but without proper precautions, it can lead to injuries, including strains, sprains and stress fractures.…
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Answering Your Immunization Questions
Over the past year, the importance, availability and effects of vaccination have been at the forefront of global conversation. As your trusted health care…
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Combatting Holiday Depression
Depression impacts nearly 6.7 million adults in the United States, and the stress of the holidays can make that depression worse. Many factors play into the…
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Preventing Sepsis & Treating Deadly Infections: Adam Nickels’ Story
Adam Nickels felt fine, until he didn’t. Nickels was working toward a doctorate in aerospace engineering at the University of Florida late last year. He…
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Four Tips for Saving Your Vision!
March is “Save Your Vision” month, and now is a great time to learn how you can do more to protect your eyes. At UF Health, we want you to understand the…
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Prevent and Protect Yourself from HPV
This year, the University of Florida Health Cancer Center is recognizing March 4, International HPV Awareness Day, by equipping you with the information you…
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The inside scoop on flu vaccines: Addressing myths about the flu shot
Every autumn, we start to hear the buzz about getting a flu shot. As an infectious disease specialist and hospital epidemiologist at UF Health, that’s also…
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Zika virus likely transmitted through breast milk, report finds
Mothers infected with the Zika virus may be able to transmit the virus to newborn infants through breast milk, according to a recent report authored in part by…
