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New Healthy Tea

danesch — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:00:23 +0000

Ages ago people brewed a beverage from the leaves of a yaupon holly tree. Researchers say this caffeine-filled drink could prove a tasty and healthy drink in modern times, too. Here’s UF ecologist, Matthew Palumbo.

OCD Kids

danesch — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:00:18 +0000

Parents of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder could be unintentionally enabling their kids to become more fearful than they should be. Here’s University of Florida psychiatry researcher Lisa Merlo.

Clean Hand Scanner

rmerlo — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:00:35 +0000

More than 250 people die every day from hospital-acquired infections. Now a new technology from the University of Florida could help prevent some of those deaths by helping health care workers keep their hands clean. Here’s UF anesthesiology professor Richard Melker.

May Consumer Confidence

danesch — Tue, 26 May 2009 18:54:44 +0000

A drop in bad news is apparently keeping consumer confidence in Florida stable.

Shark Safety

rmerlo — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:00:41 +0000

Memorial Day weekend signals the unofficial start of summer and the start of both beach and shark season. With tips on how to best avoid an attack, here’s UF shark expert George Burgess.

Birds Attack

danesch — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:00:08 +0000

It turns out mockingbirds may be keeping a close eye on you and me, and research shows they can even tell us apart.

Online Schools

danesch — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:00:05 +0000

Researchers predict children will spend time learning in front of the computer much more in the future.

Real Estate Survey

danesch — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:00:25 +0000

Here’s one sign things may start looking up for Florida’s real estate industry, a new University of Florida survey shows many housing experts think things have hit bottom. Here’s UF real estate researcher Tim Becker.

Girl Defenders

danesch — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:00:55 +0000

When bullies pick on other kids at school, a University of Florida study suggests, you count on girls to come to the rescue.

Consumer Confidence

danesch — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:00:43 +0000

The economy’s triggered a real roller coaster ride when it comes to consumer confidence. The latest report in Florida shows confidence is up a little bit.

Slow Florida Growth

danesch — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:09:06 +0000

Many politicians have called the current recession the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Now, expected population growth in Florida has dropped to its lowest level since World War Two.

Prescription Problems

rmerlo — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:00:19 +0000

The Food and Drug Administration does not regulate the information your pharmacy gives you with a standard prescription. Now the agency’s asked University of Florida researchers to assess the quality of information now provided. Here’s UF pharmacy professor Carole Kimberlin.

Consumer Confidence

rmerlo — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:00:15 +0000

Consumers in Florida are guarding their wallets and they’re equally guarded about their confidence in the economy and their own finances. Here’s UF researcher Chris McCarty discussing February’s consumer confidence report.

Shark Attack Report

rmerlo — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:00:56 +0000

It turns out there may be one potential positive result of a worldwide recession, a big decline in shark attacks. Here’s UF shark expert George Burgess on the latest numbers on worldwide shark attacks.

Hearing Loss Pill

danesch — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:49:35 +0000

Remember to take your vitamins if you’re going to be exposed to loud noises. University of Florida researchers have found a combination of vitamins and minerals can stop the chemical process in the ear associated with hearing damage. Here’s UF researcher Colleen Le Prell.