Courtney and the Cancer She Never Planned For

Courtney has always been a planner, even as a child. Growing up in Gainesville, she produced pretend weddings for her sister and neighborhood friends, ensuring…

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…

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…

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…

Studies: Inflammation-targeting antibody boosts preterm birth outcomes, prevents obesity-linked liver disease

June 23, 2023

JUPITER, Fla. — Targeting a master-regulator of inflammation with a monoclonal antibody potentially improves two unrelated conditions with limited treatment…

UF expert answers questions about the newly approved RSV vaccine

May 4, 2023

On May 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a vaccine manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline to prevent respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in older…

Got GERD? Six GERD Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Eittel E. Oppenheimer, MD, a board-certified gastrointestinal surgeon in the University of Florida Department of Surgery, provides an expert’s perspective on…

Scientists discover possible target for treating and preventing osteoarthritis

October 14, 2022

Wear and tear on joints can lead to inflammation, breakdown of cartilage and development of osteoarthritis. Scientists at UF Scripps Biomedical Research have…

Common Pregnancy Symptoms to Expect During Each Trimester

“Everything grows rounder and wider and weirder, and I sit here in the middle of it all and wonder who in the world you will turn out to be.” — Carrie Fisher…

What to Know Before Getting a Vasectomy

Getting a vasectomy, sometimes called male sterilization, is a decision that more men are choosing to make, with an 850% increase for the search term "where…