12 leading medical centers unite to form brain tumor research collaborative
By Todd Taylor • Feb 19, 2020 • Lead StoryMedia Availability: Duane Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D., and Harris Rosen, will be available for news media interviews at Rosen Shingle Creek (9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819) from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21. To...
Depression can be identified using gut bacteria, University of Florida Health researchers find
By Doug Bennett • Feb 13, 2020 • Lead StoryThere’s a new ally in the effort to help people living with depression: gut bacteria. People with depression have distinct intestinal microbes that differ from those without the disorder, University of Florida Health researchers...
Christopher A. Harle named UF Health chief research information officer
Feb 3, 2020 • Faculty Profiles, Lead StoryChristopher A. Harle, Ph.D., has been named chief research information officer for UF Health. In this role, Dr. Harle will provide leadership around operations and governance of information technology that support research...
UF study finds retired NFL players’ thoughts about pain may be more significant than the pain itself
By Jill Pease • Jan 30, 2020 • Lead StoryNFL retirees who worry excessively about their pain or believe it will never get better, also known as pain catastrophizing, are more likely to have moderate to severe depressive symptoms and poor physical and mental health-...
University of Florida Health researchers find “switch” that lets common, cancer-causing virus replicate
By Doug Bennett • Jan 17, 2020 • Lead StoryMany viruses are master manipulators, hijacking cellular functions to propagate, spread and avoid elimination by their hosts’ immune system. Now, University of Florida researcher Sumita Bhaduri-McIntosh, M.D., Ph.D., and her...
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UF Health researchers explore why 45,000 Floridian superagers are so healthy
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2019 in Review: Reflecting on Our Achievements
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UF veterinary pathology resident honored for scholastic achievements
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UF veterinary student win national business aptitude award
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Media Coverage
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Boca Raton 4-year-old fights fatal brain disease
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Researchers identify key modifier in large genetic deletion linked to neurodevelopmental disorders
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Researchers find that depression can be identified by gut bacteria
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Signs of dehydration that aren't thirst
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Deep Brain Stimulation Successfully Treats Refractory OCD Although Targets Vary
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U.S. man drains life savings, raises $45K for surgery to save his dog
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Catching the early signs of MS
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Sophomore recognized for work tracking drug epidemic
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Honey Is More Than a Sweet Treat – It's Also a Go-To Sore Throat Remedy
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CDC: Florida, Georgia still hasn't hit peak flu season; Why you should still get your flu shot
First Coast News • Feb 11, 2020
Other Publications
Health In A Heartbeat
New birth control may only require monthly dose
Feb 19, 2020
To the women in our listening audience: What if you only had to take your birth control pill once a month? Typically, birth control medication requires women to take the pill daily, ideally at the same time every day. Realistically, this can be a little difficult to manage. A study testing a new...
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Birth method may affect gut health
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Women over age 75 still benefit from mammograms
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With diabetes, heart risk greater for women than men
Feb 14, 2020
Animal Airwaves
Dental disease: avoiding the preventable
Feb 18, 2020
It’s sort of amazing that dental disease remains one of the most common medical problems in pets, because most of it is preventable. For one thing, make it a habit to look closely at your buddy’s mouth every couple of weeks or so. Red gums, bad breath or abnormal chewing are all red flags that...
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The sinister threat of snack bags
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Dr. Rob Ossiboff: Amphibian health
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Diabetes 101 for cat parents
Feb 13, 2020