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New test could keep babies from contracting deadly infections

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a new test studied at the University of Florida that could lead to better screening for the most common cause of infection in newborn babies.

Filed under Gender, Health, Research on Wednesday, July 26, 2006.

‘Grandtravel’ popular bonding experience for grandparents

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Seniors who like to “spoil the grandchild” without interference from the parents have discovered that the safest bets are long trips to theme parks, historical sites and even on safaris, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Aging, Business, Family, Gender, Research on Tuesday, July 25, 2006.

UF study: Lack of sleep impairs job satisfaction, especially for women

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As America becomes a nation of caffeinated insomniacs, a new University of Florida study shows lack of sleep not only makes people tired and cranky but also causes them to dislike and even hate their jobs the next morning.

Filed under Business, Gender, Research on Tuesday, July 18, 2006.

Women more likely to be perpetrators of abuse as well as victims

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Women are more likely than men to stalk, attack and psychologically abuse their partners, according to a University of Florida study that finds college women have a new view of the dating scene.

Filed under Education, Family, Gender, Law, Research on Thursday, July 13, 2006.