GAINESVILLE —Although early civilizations did not clear land for convenience stores, strip malls or housing developments, they did change the land to suit their needs and overused natural resources long before the industrial revolution, archaeologists have shown.
GAINESVILLE—University of Florida medical researchers have found evidence to refute popular claims that bottle-feeding infants, instead of breastfeeding, is responsible for many cases of childhood diabetes.
GAINESVILLE — Reluctance to buy big-ticket items, brought on by job loss, fears of inflation and the lack of further reductions in interest rates, dampened consumer confidence this month, University of Florida economists reported today (May 28).
GAINESVILLE — In the wake of the busiest hurricane season in 60 years, it looks like 1996 will be a good year for Florida beaches after Legislators approved a record amount of funding for beach projects.
GAINESVILLE—Early record-breaking high temperatures in many parts of the nation could mean danger for elders and young children if precautions are not taken.
GAINESVILLE—Give a hen a midnight snack and she’ll lay eggs with stronger shells, University of Florida researchers have found.
GAINESVILLE — Many parents prefer the diversity and quality of public schools and would not send their children to private schools even if tuition were paid for, a University of Florida survey finds.
GAINESVILLE—A new, cost-effective method of delivering potent cancer drugs to patients whose cancer has spread to the brain is enabling them to live four times longer, University of Florida researchers reported today (5/17).
GAINESVILLE—Thanks to a very late and extremely cold winter this year, consumers will have to wait a little longer to enjoy the refreshing sensation of a mouthful of that traditional summer treat — the sweet and juicy watermelon.
GAINESVILLE–In a rapidly changing health-care system, fear strikes at the heart of many health professionals who are finding their specialized training does not meet new marketplace demands.