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...
Survival rates for UF Health blood and marrow transplant patients are among the best nationwide
By Lindy Brounley • Feb 5, 2015Outcomes for patient survival following stem cell transplant at the University of Florida Health Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program, which treats patients with leukemia and other blood cancers, were recently ranked among...
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UF Health research points to potential treatment for macular degeneration, uveitis
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Thirty years of helping women
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A mind-blowing experience for middle school visitors
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Media Coverage
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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
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Why the 5:2 diet works: Study shows ‘feast and famine’ DOES help you live longer – as long as you stay away from superfoods
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A minute’s walk every day can be lifesaving
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What Is Molly and Why Is It Dangerous?
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Potential Treatment for Macular Degeneration, Uveitis
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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
Smoking linked to Y chromosome loss
Feb 27, 2015
An Adam’s apple, five-o-clock shadow and rippling muscles may be some of the masculine qualities we think of when we consider what makes men manly. But when it comes to our genetics, what makes a man a man boils down to one simple letter … Y. Women inherit two X chromosomes from their parents,...
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Americans’ top fears relate to everyday life
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Brushing away misconceptions about fluoride
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Sniff your soul mate to feel closer
Feb 24, 2015
Animal Airwaves
Entrusting your pet’s care
Feb 1, 2015
If you’re like many pet parents, you’re convinced that nobody know your pet’s needs better than you do. So do you lie awake wondering what would happen if you could no longer care for your beloved buddy? Pet trusts are set up for just that reason. A pet trust is a legal document detailing how your...
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Winter warnings
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Homework is for the birds
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Pet-conscious uncoupling
Feb 1, 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