Kratom tea study stirs up new support for relieving opioid dependence

By Matthew Splett • Oct 20, 2020 • Lead Story

As the opioid epidemic continues to grip the nation and kills tens of thousands every year, a new study led by researchers at the University of Florida suggests kratom could be a prime treatment option for opioid dependence. In...

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UF Health professor part of prestigious national committee advising on COVID-19 vaccine allocation

By Doug Bennett • Oct 20, 2020 • Lead Story

A national committee that includes a prominent University of Florida physician has recommended to federal and world leaders a four-phase approach to fairly allocate COVID-19 vaccines when they become available.In its Oct. 2...

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A team of UF Health ‘champions’ ease fears for elderly COVID-19 patients at risk of delirium

By Bill Levesque • Oct 2, 2020 • Lead Story

Digital version: https://bit.ly/36s6S3d  Media kit, with additional photos and patient interview video available here: https://bit.ly/3ndei0c    It was the last place in the world Patricia Fountain wanted to...

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UF Health researchers find anticancer drugs are also effective against Epstein-Barr virus-related cancers

By Doug Bennett • Oct 1, 2020 • Lead Story

The Epstein-Barr virus is a common, persistent and elusive invader. It typically spreads through saliva during childhood and often goes dormant after infection. The virus, also known as human herpesvirus 4, can cause...

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Goldendoodle survives rare tumor after treatment by UF veterinarians

By Sarah Carey • Sep 24, 2020 • Lead Story

12-year-old female goldendoodle named Cello, who had a rare tumor so aggressive that it caused a life-threatening obstruction of major veins, is home in St. Petersburg recovering from surgery at the University of Florida College...

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Hope & Healing Blog

A young Black mother works on a laptop on her couch. Two children lay across her back, looking at their phones.
A surprising ally in the fight against cancer: “mommy bloggers”
by Kacey Finch • Oct 20, 2020
It can be hard to find trustworthy online sources, especially when it comes to health information. A UF Health Cancer Center researcher has found a...READ MORE
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The POST Magazine

Eternally Intertwined

August 2020

Husband, widow donate organs to same man 16 years apart.

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Health In A Heartbeat

Cardiovascular health can also mean good eye health

Oct 20, 2020

What is good for your heart can also be good for your eyes. A lifestyle that optimizes cardiovascular health also reduces the odds for diabetic retinopathy and other vision-related diseases. New findings by Texas Tech University researchers show an association between circulatory system health and...

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Bird Emergencies: Recognizing and Preventing Illness in Your Pet Bird

Oct 16, 2020

Do you have a pet bird? You’re not alone. According to a recent national survey, captive birds are the fourth most popular pet after fish, cats and dogs. If you have a bird in your household, understanding signs of a health emergency is important. A sick bird will often appear sleepy, or...

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