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UF researchers find mental stress increases heart patients’ risk of dying

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Heart disease patients have more to fear than the threat posed by a couch potato lifestyle or high-fat foods such as burgers and fries: Mental stress can markedly decrease blood flow to the heart, hiking their risk of dying three-fold, University of Florida cardiologists reported today (3/25).

Filed under Research, Health on Monday, March 25, 2002.

UF researcher develops aids vaccine for cats

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - In a major scientific breakthrough, a University of Florida researcher has developed a feline AIDS vaccine that the federal government has approved for commercial use.

Filed under Research, Health, Veterinary on Friday, March 22, 2002.

UF scientists offer clinical science view of exploring the potential of brain-derived adult stem cells

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Adult stem cell research holds great promise for treating some neurological disorders, but much work remains before laboratory efforts can be translated into safe treatments, two University of Florida researchers write in a position paper in Saturday’s issue of The Lancet.

Filed under Research, Health on Thursday, March 21, 2002.

A first for mammals: manatees use hairs as ‘underwater antennas’

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Chris Marshall noticed it when he snorkeled with manatees: Even when he remained still and quiet in murky water, they kept a safe distance.

Filed under Research, Health, Environment, Florida, Sciences, Veterinary on Tuesday, March 5, 2002.