University of Florida News

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, University of Florida researchers have discovered a way to grow better smelling roses that also last longer.

Roughly 37 million women each year have a mammogram to check for signs of breast cancer, but a costly procedure to diagnose women with cancer after a suspicious mammogram is apparently being used too often. That’s according to a new University of Florida study that suggests breast biopsies should not be the only option to diagnose abnormalities in a mammogram.

The latest numbers show sharks took a big bite out of swimmers and surfers in 2010, but the so-called “shark attack capital of the world” saw a big decline in attacks. The University of Florida’s annual report on unprovoked shark attacks tracked a 25% increase in US waters.

Real estate experts are showing some renewed optimism in Florida’s housing market. The latest University of Florida real estate survey, covering the last three months of 2010, suggests changes in state and federal government have led to increased optimism.

A ten percent jump in consumer confidence suggests Floridians are feeling better about the economy and their own finances. The University of Florida’s latest index of statewide consumer moods registered that surge even as unemployment remains at near record highs.

Gambling has become one of America’s favorite forms of entertainment. Bettors are expected to wager 100 million dollars on the Super Bowl this year. But if wagering gets out of hand, win or lose, gambling can prove to be a bed bet. University of Florida researchers say there are warning signs of a gambling problem.

Some might consider exercise a little dangerous for a person with an eating disorder, but a new University of Florida study shows a healthy workout could help nurse some back to good health.

With the holiday season comes food, festivities, and family reunions. For some elders that means story time. A new University of Florida study shows they have more street smarts than you may think.

The holiday season has become a time for family, friends, and spirits. Millions of people will reach for alcohol to celebrate the good times between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, but University of Florida experts warn this spike in alcohol use can prove dangerous.

Many children in foster care aren’t hoping for a new toy, but instead, a brighter future. Moving between families can make it hard for kids to succeed in school and now a new University of Florida study suggests emotions may stand in the way.