University of Florida News

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

It turns out there may be one potential positive result of a worldwide recession, a big decline in shark attacks.

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.

If you’re afraid of snakes then even the smallest one probably seems huge. Now University of Florida researchers have helped identify remains of the largest snake ever known to exist.

Floridians are certainly feeling the effects of the recession. UF’s latest index of statewide consumer confidence may show a one point bump over last month, but the index is down from last year and could easily slip further. Here’s UF survey researcher Chris McCarty.

Radar can catch you for speeding and one day it might save your baby if he or she stops breathing. University of Florida engineers have developed a new system that uses radar technology to assess a person’s vital signs from a few feet away.