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Group treatment may help children achieve healthier weights

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Group-based treatment programs may effectively combat childhood obesity in rural communities, according to a new University of Florida study.

Filed under Family, Health, Research on Thursday, December 18, 2008.

Cellular ‘brakes’ may slow memory process in aging brains

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers may have discovered why some brain cells necessary for healthy memory can survive old age or disease, while similar cells hardly a hairsbreadth away die.

Filed under Health, Research, Sciences on Wednesday, December 10, 2008.