Health Articles

Small delays can have a big impact on spread of Ebola April 29, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis, Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez announce Dr. Scott A. Rivkees as Florida Surgeon General April 1, 2019

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced the appointment Dr. Scott A. Rivkees as Florida Surgeon General and Secretary of the Florida Department of Health.

University of Florida and UF Health announce $12 million gift from Orlando business leader to launch brain tumor research initiative February 22, 2019

The University of Florida has received a $12 million gift from Orlando hotel magnate Harris Rosen and The Harris Rosen Foundation to advance innovative brain tumor immunotherapy research and care at UF Health and to launch an unprecedented partnership for the development of novel brain tumor treatments.

Researchers develop artificial intelligence system for patient care February 21, 2019

University of Florida researchers have developed and successfully tested an artificial intelligence system that delivers streamlined and timely details about crucial changes in a patient's condition.

Dengue immunity may buffer against Zika, study finds February 7, 2019

Cannabidiol: Rising star or popular fad? January 30, 2019

Two UF researchers study the potential benefits of cannabidiol, or CBD. Is it fact or fad? According to Drs. Jenny Wilkerson and Lance McMahon, there is still a lot we don’t know.

UF Health first to place kidney-assist device that might help patients with congestive heart failure