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By the time they hit high school, an alarming number of teens have already hit the bottle. A third of U.S. ninth graders report they’ve used alcohol before age thirteen. Now, a University of Florida study suggests parents should pay close attention to ads for alcohol kids see near their schools.

This is University Update Weekly, your online source for University of Florida news and events for the week of June 18th.

This is University Update Weekly, your online source for University of Florida news and events for the week of June 11th.

Talcum powder has been used for generations to soothe babies’ diaper rash and other irritations. It could also have another, more medicinal use. University of Florida pulmonologist Veena Antony found it can help fight lung cancer.

This is University Update Weekly, your online source for University of Florida news and events for the week of June 4th.