University of Florida News

GAINESVILLE—Just when you thought you’d heard enough about DNA testing from the so-called “Trial of the Century,” University of Florida researchers are using the same science to police polluters.

GAINESVILLE — Scientists hope two groups of rats being launched into space Thursday (6/20) on the shuttle Columbia will shed light on a unique 20th century phenomenon — bone loss in astronauts.

Physicians have long known that performing aerobic exercise helps patients with transplanted hearts pump blood better.

GAINESVILLE—In a move physicians say will save thousands of lives each year, the Food and Drug Administration has proposed sanctioning the use of aspirin to reduce the risk of death from the nation’s No. 1 killer — heart attack.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Most Florida residents think the nation should invest more money in medical research, and many are even willing to pay more for it themselves, according to a statewide survey.

GAINESVILLE—University of Florida medical researchers have found evidence to refute popular claims that bottle-feeding infants, instead of breastfeeding, is responsible for many cases of childhood diabetes.

GAINESVILLE—Early record-breaking high temperatures in many parts of the nation could mean danger for elders and young children if precautions are not taken.

GAINESVILLE—A new, cost-effective method of delivering potent cancer drugs to patients whose cancer has spread to the brain is enabling them to live four times longer, University of Florida researchers reported today (5/17).

GAINESVILLE–In a rapidly changing health-care system, fear strikes at the heart of many health professionals who are finding their specialized training does not meet new marketplace demands.

GAINESVILLE—A survey of nearly 200,000 American schoolchildren has revealed some sobering facts: