Health Archive

RSS

Smoking Down Among Students At UF, Campus Survey Finds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Cigarette use among University of Florida students has declined during the last two years, with freshman showing the highest drop, according to a campus survey.

Filed under Health, Research on Wednesday, November 28, 2001.

UF Study Finds Radiation As Effective As Surgery For Vocal Cord Cancer

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Radiation therapy can cure throat cancer as effectively as surgery while preserving people’s vocal cords and voices, University of Florida researchers have found.

Filed under Health, Research on Monday, November 26, 2001.

UF Explores Gene Therapy And Marine Sponges In Fight Against Diabetes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In separate papers published today, University of Florida scientists and their colleagues announced two distinct approaches for thwarting the onset of type 1 diabetes in mice susceptible to the disease.

Filed under Health, Research on Tuesday, November 20, 2001.

University of Florida Surgeons Report High-Tech Spectacles Ease Neck And Back Strain

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Patients going under the knife aren’t the only ones who end up with their share of aches and pains after an operation: Many physicians grapple with substantial neck and back strain by the end of a grueling day in the surgical suite.

Filed under Health, Research on Saturday, November 17, 2001.

Cancer, Genetics and Biotechnology Researchers Will Work Together in New $80 Million Building

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A congressional appropriation of $2.25 million, approved by President George W. Bush on Monday (11/12) will boost the future construction of an $80 million facility for genetics, cancer and biotechnology research at the University of Florida.

Filed under Health, Research on Thursday, November 15, 2001.

UF Study: Physicians Addicted To Drugs Or Alcohol Do Well In Long-Term Treatment

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Physicians who battle drug and alcohol addiction by participating in ongoing treatment and monitoring programs have excellent odds of being employed and drug-free after five years, according to a new University of Florida study.

Filed under Health, Research on Wednesday, November 14, 2001.

“Ultra-Stretch” Beats Painful Pre-Workout Regimen, UF Study Shows

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When it come to pre-workout stretching, the old adage “no pain, no gain” may not hold water after all, according to new University of Florida research.

Filed under Health, Research on Tuesday, November 13, 2001.

UF’s Tobacco 101 Course Makes National Debut On Great American Smokeout Day

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - As smokers gear up to kick the habit during the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout next week, the University of Florida is launching what may be the nation’s first course specifically aimed at teaching college students about tobacco’s role in society.

Filed under Health, Research on Wednesday, November 7, 2001.