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UF expert cautions parents to be aware of child identity theft

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Identity theft is not just for adults. Offenses against children are on the rise, and a University of Florida consumer education expert says the problem can actually be worse for younger victims.

Filed under Family, Research on Wednesday, May 25, 2005.

New brain monitoring method would pinpoint babies at risk for seizures

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Confusion and speech problems are frequent signs of seizures, but babies offer few such clues as to what ails them.

Filed under Family, Health, Research on Tuesday, May 17, 2005.

UF Study: Men With HIV Combat Stigma, Stress With Mom’s Love

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Despite fears of shame and stigma, most HIV-positive men choose to confide their health status to their mothers, according to a new University of Florida study. When deciding whether to tell, the men’s need for their mothers’ emotional and socioeconomic support outweighed those fears, researchers found.

Filed under Family, Gender, Health, Research on Thursday, May 5, 2005.