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UF Health Neurology and Neurosurgery Ranked 30th in the Country by U.S. News and World Report

University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, a leader in health care in Florida, was again recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals survey for…

Michael S. Jaffee, M.D., named chair of UF Department of Neurology

March 10, 2023

University of Florida neurologist Michael S. Jaffee, M.D., an expert in brain injury and sleep medicine, has been named chair of the UF College of Medicine’s…

Department of Neurology, +6 more

Not just drowsy: New research on sleep deprivation and weight gain

We know a lack of sleep will make us drowsy, but scientists have discovered that this might not be the only consequence of sleep deprivation. UF Health…

In the news

1. How Sleep Deprivation Changes Your Brain, According To Experts
   Bustle / July 1, 2019
2. Majority of US Population Suffers From Nocturnal Leg Cramps
   Newswire.net / February 12, 2019
3. Why are we so sleep deprived, and why does it matter?
   Houston Chronicle / March 9, 2018
4. At any age, lack of sleep can drag you down
   Tampa Bay Times / May 23, 2017