Immunotherapy treatment shows effectiveness against deadly brain tumor during early tests
By Doug Bennett • Aug 16, 2017 • Lead StoryGlioblastoma is an aggressive, stubborn brain tumor with low odds of survival for patients. Now, University of Florida Health researchers have found a way to target a molecule that lets the tumor grow, migrate and evade the body’...
UF Health Shands Hospital nationally ranked in six specialties for 2017-18
By Bill Levesque • Aug 8, 2017 • Lead StoryUniversity of Florida Health Shands Hospital is among the nation’s best in six adult medical specialties in the 2017-18 U.S. News & World Report ranking of U.S. hospitals released today (Aug. 8). For the third year in a row,...
UF Health Jacksonville ranked among best hospitals in U.S. News & World Report
By Daniel Leveton • Aug 8, 2017 • Lead StoryUF Health Jacksonville has been ranked among the best hospitals in a new U.S. News & World Report comparison of hospitals across the nation. Highlighting the organization’s achievements is its ear, nose and throat program,...
Common, edible mushroom has potential to kill one type of leukemia cell, UF Health researchers find
By Doug Bennett • Aug 7, 2017 • Lead StoryAn edible, shaggy-looking mushroom contains a protein that is a potent killer of a certain leukemia cell, a group of University of Florida researchers has found. The Coprinus comatus mushroom, commonly known as the lawyer’s wig...
UF Health researchers identify novel genetic links between herpes virus and cancer
By Doug Bennett • Aug 3, 2017 • Lead StoryA dormant herpes virus uses its proteins and small RNAs to create genetic changes that can cause cancer in patients with AIDS and other immune deficiencies, a team of University of Florida Health researchers has found. The...
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UF study raises questions about overmedicating young children diagnosed with ADHD
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UF College of Veterinary Medicine names new associate dean for students and instruction
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UF Health Jacksonville names new board members
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Study points to possible trigger of chronic fatigue symptoms, offering hope of new therapies
By Bill Levesque • University of Florida, UF Health, College of Public Health & Health Professions, College of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology • Jul 19, 2017
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Epidemiologic Study Findings Show Over 400 Percent Increase in Gout Patient Hospitalizations Since 1993
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Health In A Heartbeat
Looking to cool down work stress? Take a hike.
Aug 16, 2017
Many people who are stressed at work find it impossible to leave their frustrations at their front door. This can lead to tension at home, which means more stress, and the vicious cycle rolls on, getting worse each miserable day. Researchers say there is a solution so easy you probably learned it...
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Keeping a healthy gut can lead to a better life
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How pets party down
Aug 1, 2017
When pet parents cut loose in the summer, we need to keep one thing in mind. Our idea of celebration is very different from that of our pets. Noises, blasts of light and the smoky smell of fireworks might get our juices flowing, but they often incite panic in our pets. Some even run off, getting...
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