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Anthropology professor Rick Stepp was a featured guest on a show about biological diversity that was broadcast April 23 on National Public Radio. See related news release.

The old saying suggests sticks and stones do more damage than words. But now a University of Florida study links taunting or name-calling in childhood with symptoms of depression and anxiety in early adulthood.

The old saying suggests sticks and stones do more damage than words. But now a University of Florida study links taunting or name-calling in childhood with symptoms of depression and anxiety in early adulthood.
Adolescence can prove tough enough now UF researcher Eric Storch and his team have linked verbal or social abuse […]

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Spreading rumors and gossiping may not cause bruises or black eyes, but the psychological consequences of this social type of bullying could linger into early adulthood, a new University of Florida study shows.

Anesthesiologist Dr. Richard Melker was quoted in an April 22 United Press International story about the development of a new breath-monitoring device designed to track AIDS patients’ adherence to their medication schedules. See related news release.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Having an MRI exam, an experience many people describe as stressful and uncomfortable, could soon become a bit more pleasant, thanks to the work of a team of University of Florida engineering students.

The Bob Graham Center for Public Service recently held an expert forum on “Media and the Presidency”; a timely topic this election year. Here’s former U.S. Senator Bob Graham introducing the panelists.

This is Update Weekly, your online audio source of University of Florida news and events for the week beginning Monday, April 21st.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Most of us have missed a dose of antibiotic or forgotten to take a daily vitamin. But when the stakes are higher — as they are for people with HIV/AIDS — a skipped pill could mean the difference between health and hazard for the entire population. Now, a breath monitoring device developed by scientists at the University of Florida and Xhale Inc. could help prevent the emergence of drug-resistant strains of HIV by monitoring medication adherence in high-risk individuals.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Years of hydrilla control efforts have paid off for some Florida communities — unfortunately, their success has benefited a more troublesome aquatic weed, a University of Florida expert says.