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Mother’s Day roses could soon smell sweeter, thanks to UF research

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers may have good news for disappointed consumers who want to know why their Mother’s Day roses just don’t smell as good as they used to.

Filed under Research, Family, Gender, Agriculture on Thursday, May 11, 2006.

UF study: Female and minority experts most effective in HIV prevention

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Contrary to popular belief, experts are more effective than peers in successful HIV prevention campaigns, a University of Florida study found. However, the most effective resources are experts whose gender and ethnicity match the patients seeking guidance.

Filed under Research, Health, Family, Gender, Race, Black on Thursday, May 11, 2006.

Prenatal cocaine exposure not linked to bad behavior in kids

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Toddlers exposed to cocaine before birth exhibit no more behavioral problems than other children their age, despite early predictions that “crack babies” would grow up to be delinquents, University of Florida researchers say.

Filed under Research, Health, Family on Monday, May 1, 2006.