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Recreational shoppers don’t just browse but spend more than others

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Leisure shoppers are bullish on buying, says a University of Florida researcher whose study finds these recreational consumers are intensely involved in the sport of bargain hunting and creative purchasing.

Filed under Research, Business, Family, Gender on Thursday, August 24, 2006.

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 Research, Health, Gender 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 Research, Business, Family, Aging, Gender 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 Research, Business, Gender 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 Research, Education, Family, Law, Gender on Thursday, July 13, 2006.

Don’t ask, might not think to tell: Communication key to preventing risky drug interactions

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Older women who regularly mix prescription, over-the-counter and herbal medications are risking their health, University of Florida nursing researchers warn. Many also don’t think to tell their health-care providers about the nonprescription medicines they are taking — and too often practitioners fail to ask.

Filed under Research, Health, Technology, Aging, Gender on Tuesday, May 16, 2006.

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.

Professor’s new book looks at where guys go — just to be guys

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — From strip clubs and golf courses to barber shops and garages, a University of Florida English professor has pulled back the curtain on the last oases of unfettered masculinity and written a new book aimed at explaining just what makes those places so attractive to the burlier sex.

Filed under Research, Family, Gender on Wednesday, April 26, 2006.

Study: Abortion-rights and anti-abortion groups share some values

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — People with strong views on abortion and other controversial issues tend to exaggerate differences of opinion they have with their opponents, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Research, Politics, Gender on Wednesday, January 25, 2006.