Fat in muscle hastens limb loss, study shows

March 10, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For decades, treatment of peripheral artery disease has focused almost exclusively on restoring blood flow. Now, new research from…

Surgery past 65? Brain health screening can aid recovery

July 31, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Before surgery, your doctor will order evaluations to identify any health problems that may need to be addressed before the procedure. This…

Peering Through the Lens of a Pain-Free Future

It was fall 2019, and Donald “DJ” Head was packed and in the process of heading to Nevada to photograph a project when he noticed he was losing sensation in…

UF Health researchers awarded $11.8 million grant to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria

October 16, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Health scientists exploring how combinations of antibiotics can fight resistant bacteria have been awarded an $11.8…

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…

Amazing Grace: Paratriathlete Grace Norman’s Pursuit of Gold With Help From UF Health

Fitted for her first prosthetic leg at just 13 months old, it’s hard to fathom how many times in her life Grace Norman has put one on and taken one off. After…

Breaking Stigmas and Embracing Mental Health Awareness

Let’s talk about the state of our mental health. Nationally, children and teenagers are more anxious than they’ve been. So much so that the American Academy of…

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Expert Shares UF Health’s Approach to Care, New Advances

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on this complex neurological condition that affects millions of lives worldwide. UF…

New University of Florida project uses AI to improve treatments for childhood muscular dystrophy

December 6, 2023

A project led by a researcher in the University of Florida's College of Public Health and Health Professions seeks to improve the effectiveness of clinical…

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…