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Florida Sexuality Education Programs Fall Short, UF Research Shows

GAINESVILLE — Sexuality education programs in Florida’s public high schools fall short in teaching students what they need to know to stem the high rates of teen-age pregnancy and disease, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Education, Florida, Health, Research on Thursday, October 30, 1997.

Sports Scientists Say Weight Lifting Is Key In Preventing Severe Injuries

GAINESVILLE — University of Florida researchers studying football injuries at more than a dozen high schools have a message for coaches who want to keep players in the game: Hit the weight room.

Filed under Education, Family, Health, Research on Thursday, October 23, 1997.

UF/IFAS Pilot Program Focuses On Good Food Habits For Teens

GAINESVILLE—For teenagers who snack their way through the day, living off candy, chips, cookies and soda, University of Florida researchers have a message: Read a nutrition label.

Filed under Education, Florida, Health, Research on Tuesday, October 14, 1997.