Health
Study shows COVID-19 opinion impacted cruise stock
Sep 10, 2023
Four years of data used in joint study.
DEA reviews lowering classification of marijuana
Sep 1, 2023
Recommendation to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III controlled substance.
Medicare to negotiate drug prices with producers
Aug 30, 2023
Negotiations may begin this year but new prices will not apply until 2026.
National grant spurs UF study of breastfeeding
Aug 26, 2023
Researchers study link between pumps and milk volume.
FDA approves first maternal RSV vaccine
Aug 23, 2023
Vaccine to protect child in gestation from virus.
Aging Matters: Love the second time around
Aug 19, 2023
As life expectancy increases, more seniors are tying the knot late in life
UF Children’s Hospital earns trauma care status
Aug 14, 2023
Center receives Level 1 designation by American College of Surgeons.
UF Health tests new blood management program
Aug 13, 2023
Program to improve surgery recovery and limit side effects of blood transfusions.
UF Health charts motocross injuries from Newberry
Aug 12, 2023
Study documented a decade of injuries from international event.
New center to revamp local mental health response
Aug 10, 2023
City, county and state funds already committed to project.
Rehab hospital to be built in Lake City
Aug 8, 2023
ClearSky Health plans to open new center in winter 2024.
New leprosy and malaria cases found in Florida
Aug 3, 2023
Fifth of nationwide leprosy cases found in Florida.
U.S. launches pandemic-inspired bureau
Aug 2, 2023
Bureau created to lead internal and international coordination in preventing, curing global diseases.
Shands receives elite ranking again
Aug 1, 2023
U.S. News & World Report recognizes Shands for excellence in adult patient care, plus five medical specialties.
New study finds tips to prevent bedbugs
Aug 1, 2023
Guide and infographics provide resources about hotels and pests.
UF researchers explore combatting nurse burnout
Jul 29, 2023
Tactics to keep 1st year nurses from burning out.
Regulators mull safety standards for lithium-ion batteries
Jul 28, 2023
New York City had 131 battery-related fires that killed 13 people this year.
UF Health mobile stroke unit responds to first call
Jul 25, 2023
New stroke treatment unit now active in Gainesville.
Núñez highlights Florida’s Alzheimer’s fight
Jul 19, 2023
Ocala press conference speakers reinforced priority of Alzheimer’s care in Florida.
UF researcher creates interventions for sickle cell disease
Jul 18, 2023
Study shows disease one of most common severe inherited global diseases.
Aging Matters: Senior travel bounces back
Jul 15, 2023
Older Americans hit the road after COVID swoon.