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…

Be Bold for International Women’s Day

This January, millions of women (and men) participated in marches across the globe to spread their message of women’s rights and gender equality. On March 8,…

Cold and flu season is coming: What do your symptoms mean?

Almost 20% of Americans contract the flu every year, and adults average two to four colds per year— with so many viruses making the rounds, it’s important to…

Accelerating the Cure for Tuberculosis

August 25, 2016

Although tuberculosis is curable and preventable, about one-third of the world’s population is infected with TB. According to the World Health Organization, in…

Living in a chaotic world: how to keep anxiety at bay

David Chesire , University of Florida Ella Fitzgerald sang that “into each life some rain must fall,” but it has felt like torrents of grief have fallen upon…

Melanoma risk doubles

Sunburned shoulders are often a part of the summertime routine, and as a result, the melanoma rate in the US is higher than ever before. Centers for Disease…

Electrolytes: Tiny ions that pack a big punch

Gatorade is a staple for athletes in Florida, where the thirst-quenching beverage was born. This year, the sports standard is celebrating 50 years on the…

Thirty years of helping women

December 10, 2014

Longtime faculty member and expert on women’s care selected as second Jacksonville faculty member to receive UF research award Andrew Kaunitz, M.D., is widely…