

Coffee and cigarettes: UF Health research sheds new light on nicotine and morning brew
By Doug Bennett • Aug 16, 2022 • Lead StoryFor some smokers, the first cigarette of the day is just not as satisfying without a cup of coffee. That could be more than just a morning habit: Chemical compounds in roasted coffee beans may help lighten the effects of morning...

Sleep medication use is dropping dramatically, study led by UF Health researcher shows
By Bill Levesque • Aug 10, 2022 • Lead StoryAmericans aren’t turning to pharmaceutical options as often in the never-ending battle for a good night’s sleep. The use of medication to treat sleep disturbances has fallen dramatically in the United States in recent years after...

UF Center for Regenerative Medicine recruiting for trial on potential therapy for autoimmune disorders
By Bill Levesque • Aug 2, 2022 • Lead StoryThe University of Florida Center for Regenerative Medicine today announced the launch of a clinical trial to test safe dosages of umbilical cord-derived stem cells in the treatment of two debilitating autoimmune disorders. The...

UF Diabetes Institute to establish novel biobank to study cardiovascular and kidney disease in diabetes
By Bill Levesque • Aug 1, 2022 • Lead StoryA major step toward transforming the understanding of cardiovascular and kidney disease in the millions of Americans with diabetes occurred Thursday when the National Institutes of Health designated the University of Florida...

UF Health Shands hospitals nationally ranked in 10 adult, pediatric medical specialties
By Doug Bennett • Jul 26, 2022 • Lead StoryUniversity of Florida Health Shands Hospital once again has the most nationally recognized adult and pediatric specialties among Florida hospitals ranked by U.S. News & World Report. The 2022-23 Best Hospitals report released...
Recent Articles
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UF faculty join international partners to launch continuing medical education for Haitian physicians
By Jill Pease • College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, UF Health • Aug 15, 2022 -
UF College of Nursing receives $3.6 million to address nurse shortage
By Kyle Chambers • UF College of Nursing, University of Florida, UF Health • Aug 9, 2022 -
Dr. Lisa Miller appointed assistant dean for the Orlando campus
By Matthew Splett • University of Florida, UF Health, College of Pharmacy • Jul 26, 2022 -
UF Diabetes Institute director Mark Atkinson wins Distinguished Scientist Award
By Bill Levesque • UF Diabetes Institute • Jul 15, 2022
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The POST Magazine

The POST-Spring
Spring 2021When the COVID-19 pandemic exploded across the globe, everything changed. One year later, we’re all adjusting to the new normal. Workers from across UF Health share the lessons they’ve learned during this trying time. See their stories and other important news from UF Health in this edition of The POST.
Media Coverage
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COVID-19 Cases On the Rise Again
WCTQ-FM • May 18, 2022 -
Oyster study committee to weigh ‘limited entry’
Apalachicola The Times • May 18, 2022 -
6 to Know: Local Hospital Updates Visitation Policy Amid COVID-19 Case Rise
NBC News Miami • May 18, 2022 -
Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got COVID
MSN UAE • May 18, 2022 -
Health Notes: Give blood, save lives
Citrus County Chronicle • May 18, 2022 -
Save Your Tooth Month Q&A with Dr. Samuel Low
DrBicuspid.com • May 18, 2022 -
Recurrent Stroke Risk High in AF, Even With Anticoagulants
Biz News Post • May 18, 2022 -
National baby formula shortage affecting families in Gainesville
The Gainesville Sun • May 18, 2022 -
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India Education Diary • May 18, 2022 -
Researcher’s drug-discovery method promising against aggressive breast cancer
Medical Laboratory Observer • May 18, 2022
Other Publications
Health In A Heartbeat
Enough to make your heart skip a beat: 80% have suboptimal heart health
Aug 17, 2022
Take a moment and check your pulse. How’s your resting heart rate? And your cholesterol? How healthy do you think your heart really is? An American Heart Association study finds that 80% of us — that’s 4 in 5 people — scored below-optimum in the “Life’s Essential 8” heart and brain health checklist...
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Genes may determine your food choices
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40-year-olds are a sleepy bunch
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‘Exercise pill’ could be on the way
Aug 12, 2022
Animal Airwaves
U.S. veterinarians helping Ukrainian pets in need
Aug 16, 2022
As the war in Ukraine rages on, people across the globe are stepping up to help the most vulnerable. That includes U.S. veterinarians coming to the aid of pets belonging to Ukrainian refugees. One of these helpers is Dr. Jon Geller, an emergency veterinarian from Colorado. The founder of Street Dog...