December 1996 Archive

Short Children Too Often Viewed As Handicapped, UF Researchers Say

GAINESVILLE —The availability and aggressive marketing of synthetic growth hormone can lead to short stature in children being treated as a disease or disorder when often there may be no real problem, say professors at the University of Florida.

Filed under Research, Health, Education, Family on Wednesday, December 11, 1996.

Insurance Industry Braces For Another Busy Hurricane Season

GAINESVILLE — Next year’s Atlantic hurricane season promises more storms - not a good prediction for South Florida, which still is paying for Andrew’s strike four years ago, said University of Florida professors.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Tuesday, December 10, 1996.

This Year’s Citrus Crop May Bring Lower Prices To Florida Consumers, Growers

GAINESVILLE—Consumers may see a decline in orange juice prices at their grocery stores this spring, just as citrus growers around the state feel the effects of this year’s bumper citrus crop.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida, Agriculture on Friday, December 6, 1996.

UF Study: Ailing Black Elders Can Count On Help From Family And Friends

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Blacks are twice as likely as whites to care for their aging relatives, University of Florida researchers report.

Filed under Research, Health, Family, Aging, Black on Thursday, December 5, 1996.

Florida’s Healthy Kids Plan Wins National Award

GAINESVILLE—Thanks to an idea that struck Steve Freedman while he was shaving nine years ago, thousands of Florida children now have access to affordable medical care.

Filed under Research, Health, Family, Florida on Tuesday, December 3, 1996.