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Urinary dysfunction troubles men who undergo prostate removal

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Men with prostate cancer who have their prostate removed cite sexual dysfunction as the most common side effect after surgery, but urinary dysfunction troubles these patients most, reports a University of Florida researcher. What’s more, many aren’t emotionally prepared to face these complications.

Filed under Aging, Health, Research on Wednesday, January 30, 2008.

Beachgoers who stay high and dry may stay healthier

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Attention snowbirds and spring breakers: Beachgoers who stay high and dry may have healthier fun in the sun than those frolicking on wet sand or in the water, according to a University of Florida veterinary researcher.

Filed under Environment, Health, Research on Tuesday, January 29, 2008.

UF study: Rudeness hurts performance and willingness to help on job

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new University of Florida study suggests rude bosses defeat their purpose by browbeating employees into poor job performance.
Researchers used real life experimental situations to discover that verbal abuse so flusters people that they lose much of their problem-solving and creative talents.
“When someone is screaming at you, you’re too busy thinking [...]

Filed under Business, Health, Research on Thursday, January 24, 2008.

Moffitt Cancer Center, Shands, UF to partner to improve cancer care

GAINESVILLE — Moffitt Cancer Center, Shands HealthCare and the University of Florida announced today that they will work together to develop world-class programs in cancer care, research and prevention.

Filed under Business, Health, Research on Wednesday, January 23, 2008.

UF research snuffs out notion that smokeless tobacco is lesser of two evils

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Millions of Americans make the New Year’s resolution to stop smoking, but far too many break ranks before Jan. 2. Their dismal success rate has health officials scrambling to come up with easier ways to quit, and many have toyed with the idea that smokeless tobacco could ease the transition off cigarettes. But research by University of Florida scientists suggests that tactic would be a catch-22, especially in younger smokers.

Filed under Health, Research on Tuesday, January 15, 2008.

Protein power: Researchers trigger insulin production in diabetic mice

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — If the human body were a stage, then proteins would rank among the lead actors in the play we call “Life.”

Filed under Health, Research on Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

UF scientists test the safety of experimental drug for vision loss

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In a first-of-its-kind safety research study, University of Florida researchers have injected an anti-inflammatory compound into the eye of a person with a sight-robbing disease.

Filed under Aging, Health, Research on Thursday, January 3, 2008.