Inflammation's worst enemy: your diet

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — There are many ways to put out a fire. Smother it with a blanket. Douse it with a fire extinguisher. In most cases, though, you’d reach for…

Study: Lost wages from long COVID total $12.7 billion in just one year

UF Health study finds long COVID led to billions in lost wages.

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UF Health research shows perceived discord in health recommendations saps public confidence

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Amid many Americans’ distrust of health recommendations from government health agencies and scientists, one person stands above the fray.…

Chronic inflammation and poverty are a ‘double whammy’ for mortality risk

A new study led by a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions researcher finds that people with chronic inflammation living in…

Some in-home tests for average blood sugar levels less accurate than traditional method

A trio of in-home tests that measure average blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes are not as accurate as in-office screening methods, new research by…

UF Scripps Biomedical Research names new chief financial officer

Management of financial and administrative operations at UF Scripps Biomedical Research, the Jupiter-based scientific research institute, will be overseen by…

UF begins construction on state-of-the-art Student Health Care Center building

Renewing its longstanding commitment to student wellness, the University of Florida is building a new home for its Student Health Care Center, or SHCC. The…

Patients with severe COVID-19 twice as likely to require future hospitalizations for other illnesses

People who have recovered from a bout of severe COVID-19 may still have reason for concern about their health. A new University of Florida study has found that…

Having a single personal doctor may sometimes lead to unnecessary tests, UF study finds

Patient care by a single primary care physician is associated with many health benefits, including increased treatment adherence and decreased hospital…

UF Health study shows flu vaccination might confer protection against severe COVID-19

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/-4xtyu-0KCw A flu vaccination might do more than protect against influenza. It might also shield some people from a severe…

UF Health students tackle community needs through COVID-19 Student Service Corps

Students from across UF Health have teamed up to assess and meet the needs of Gainesville’s citizens through the creation of a new organization, the UF chapter…

UF study offers more evidence that DEET is a safe way to ward off mosquitoes

Summer is back, with warmer temperatures, longer days and … mosquitoes. When mosquitoes feast on humans, they can leave more than irritating bites behind. They…