First Ebola vaccine moves closer to licensing, with help of UF researchers
By Jill Pease • Oct 17, 2019 • Lead StoryThe European Medicines Agency, or EMA, has announced its conditional marketing authorization of a vaccine used to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus. University of Florida researchers played an integral role in the design and...
UF, University of Arizona explore using near-infrared light to improve brain function of older adults
By Jill Pease • Oct 15, 2019 • Lead StoryA team of scientists at the University of Florida and the University of Arizona will investigate whether exposing older adults at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease to near-infrared light may improve their cognition, mood and...
Traci Spray d’Auguste named UF Health Shands chief operating officer
By Rossana Passaniti • Oct 10, 2019 • Lead StoryTraci Spray d’Auguste has been appointed chief operating officer for UF Health Shands, with responsibility for the operations of the Gainesville hospitals and hospital-based programs. D’Auguste will provide operational...
Gut microbiome may be linked to high blood pressure and depression, UF Health researchers find
By Doug Bennett • Sep 30, 2019 • Lead StoryIn the fight against high blood pressure and depression, there’s a new target being investigated by University of Florida Health researchers: gut bacteria. People with both conditions appear to have a distinct microbial profile...
Therapeutic protein delivery prevents diabetic complications in preclinical models
By Doug Bennett • Sep 23, 2019 • Lead StoryA bacterium commonly found in fermented foods can be used to deliver therapeutic protein and prevent a common, sight-stealing diabetic complication in mice, University of Florida Health researchers have found. If clinical studies...
Recent Articles
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UF Health mourns the loss of Hal Bingham, M.D., noted surgeon and burn care pioneer
By Dorothy Hagmajer • University of Florida, UF Health, College of Medicine, Department of Surgery • Oct 14, 2019 -
UF study links parental depression and children’s emotional and behavioral issues
By Dan Leveton • Jacksonville College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Psychiatry, UF Health Jacksonville • Oct 11, 2019 -
UF College of Dentistry ranks No. 5 in NIH research funding
By Kelly Sobers • College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, UF Health, College of Dentistry • Oct 2, 2019 -
UF Health researchers receive NIH grants to help combat the opioid crisis
By Diana Tonnesseen • College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, UF Health, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, College of Medicine, Institute for Child Health Policy, Department of Health Outcomes and Policy, Department of Anesthesiology, Clinical and Translational Science Institute • Oct 1, 2019
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Media Coverage
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Most BARC dogs will be spared
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World Renowned Experts Appointed to Skyhawk Therapeutics Scientific Advisory Board
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Former UF Health surgeon dies at 93
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Scientists map Florida panther genome
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National effort to focus on mapping human body on cellular level
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New study supports nervous system's role in age-related weakness
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Florida gets $58 million grant from CDC to fight opioid crisis
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Female Adolescent Suicide Rates Are Increasing According to UF Study
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The Problem With Suggesting Exercise For Depression
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Study shows why people hesitate to give CPR, women less likely to receive it
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Health In A Heartbeat
Will human organs one day be printed in space?
Oct 18, 2019
According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, about 113,000 people in America are waiting for donated organs to save their lives. While organ donation is on the rise, these waiting patients desperately need other options. NASA is trying to help. Astronauts at the International Space Station...
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300 calories to a healthier life, one cookie at a time
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Opioid use still high despite medical marijuana legalization
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Give knee pain the run-around
Oct 15, 2019
Animal Airwaves
Veterinary Nurses: A Key Part of Your Pet’s Health Care Team
Oct 18, 2019
Veterinary technicians, also known as veterinary nurses, are a key part of your pet’s health care team. When you take your pet to the veterinarian, you probably will have face-to-face contact with at least one technician, but there are many more professional nurses at work behind the scenes....
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Nature’s ways of helping turtles survive winter
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Pets and pet parents sharing health issues
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Keep wildlife wild
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