UF Health researchers investigate effectiveness of a generic heart drug
By Linda Homewood • Mar 4, 2015University of Florida Health researchers are investigating whether a generic form of a common heart medicine used for high blood pressure, heart failure and many other conditions works as well as the brand-name prescription....
Hearts full of hope
By Chris Bilowich • Feb 27, 2015UF Health Congenital Heart Center Director Mark Bleiweis, M.D., was the 2015 honoree at the Alachua American Heart Association Heart Ball , held on Feb. 14, 2015. Bleiweis was honored for his work at UF Health and caring for some...
UF researchers: Rare parasite colonizing snails in South Florida
By Sarah Carey • Feb 25, 2015A rare parasite that can cause sickness in humans and animals is present in more species of snails in Florida than previously thought, potentially putting people and pets who eat snails at risk. University of Florida scientists...
UF Health research points to potential treatment for macular degeneration, uveitis
By Doug Bennett • Feb 23, 2015Inflammation is a major culprit in age-related macular degeneration and some other eye diseases. Now, University of Florida Health researchers have found a promising treatment that inhibits those diseases by interrupting the...
UF Health study: Even light activity is heart-healthy
By Morgan Sherburne • Feb 18, 2015Even everyday activities such as dusting and walking to the mailbox can reduce older adults’ risk of heart attack or death, according to a University of Florida Health study released today (Feb. 18) in the Journal of the American...
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University of Florida researchers find source of some middle-age memory problems
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Feast-and-famine diet could extend life, study shows
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Recent Articles
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Thirty years of helping women
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A new Gator on board
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The song of Ron Shorr
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Back in the classroom
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A mind-blowing experience for middle school visitors
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Media Coverage
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Miss Philadelphia aims spotlight on cystic fibrosis and child-patient advocates
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Her mother seemed to have classic dementia. Or did she?
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The diet that could help you live longer
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IHOP teaming up with Children's Miracle Network on National Pancake Day
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Parasite found in Florida snails could pose health risks
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Health Capsules
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How A Group Of Lung Cancer Survivors Got Doctors To Listen
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Dance Marathon returns to WHS March 6
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Families brought together by sons' rare kidney disease
Tallahassee.com • Mar 2, 2015
The POST
The gift of life
January 2015More than 1,600 older adults took part in the trial phase of the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders, or LIFE, study. The LIFE study sought to discover what happened when older adults engaged in moderate physical activity. In this month’s issue of The POST, we follow what happened to Brian Ainsworth, one of the study participants, during the course of the trial.
Older issues from the POST:
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The fingerprint’s story
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Alive
October 2014 -
24,859.82 miles
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Journey to the center of the brain
August 2014
Health In A Heartbeat
Celiac disease and infertility: Is there a link?
Mar 4, 2015
Celiac disease is getting a lot of attention these days, as the gluten-free food trend grows. There’s still much to be understood about the disease and its effects, and sometimes it seems as if there are more questions out there than answers. Here’s a question women with celiac disease have...
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Study shows that people dismiss cancer as cause of health symptoms
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What’s the true cost of energy-efficient homes?
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Smoking linked to Y chromosome loss
Feb 27, 2015
Animal Airwaves
Preventing bad breath and costly cures
Mar 2, 2015
If your furry friend’s breath could take yours away, it could be a sign of dental disease. Along with bad breath, inflamed gums, discolored teeth, pawing at the mouth and changing in eating habits are all signs of dental disease, a common problem in our pets. It’s often painful and can lead to...
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A cat kind of dental disease
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The menace of monensin in horses
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Why cats flip from cuddles to battles
Mar 2, 2015
On The Same Page
Making More Room at the Inn
Feb 23, 2015Our hospitals in both Gainesville and Jacksonville are full. This is a good problem to have, but it is a problem. And as we figure out a way to accommodate continued growth within a fixed hospital chassis, we must do so in a way that further enhances the quality of care we provide. Needless to say... Read More