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In cancer's corner: stem cells may look malignant, not act it, UF study shows (05/24/2007)

Parents: watch what you're putting in that sippy cup, UF experts warn (05/17/2007)

Ritalin abuse poses risk during college exam week (05/10/2007)

Anthrax paralyzes immune cells with lethal toxin, UF research shows (05/03/2007)

Got brain? Neural mechanisms play role in healthy bone growth (04/23/2007)

Parents open door to drinking for many teens (04/20/2007)

Quality of life a long-lasting concern for cancer patient caregivers (04/10/2007)

Threat of jail time doesn't keep drunken drivers off the road (04/05/2007)

Withdrawal of asthma inhaler will cost consumers, but new products work (03/29/2007)

Is bigger better? Breast surgery linked to boost in self-esteem and sexuality (03/22/2007)

Gene therapy for blindness clears hurdle in mice (03/15/2007)

Spring break hangover (03/08/2007)

TEST (03/07/2007)

Kids and hearing loss (02/21/2007)

Better designed roadway intersections can boost older drivers' performance (02/14/2007)

Psychiatric symptoms, strep possibly linked in some children (02/06/2007)

Super Bowl could be hazardous to some fans' health (01/31/2007)

Time to clean out the medicine cabinet (01/25/2007)

Addicted to phones? Cell phone use becoming a major problem for some, expert says (01/18/2007)

Talcum powder stunts growth of lung tumors (01/01/2007)

Mental exercise has long-term benefits for seniors (12/19/2006)

UF study reveals fear of discrimination keeps many people with epilepsy out of the workplace (12/12/2006)

Rockin' around the Wii: Video games fun but pose social, health risks (12/07/2006)

Governor, UF open cancer-genetics research complex (11/27/2006)

Cooking injuries (11/27/2006)

Gene therapy shows promise against hereditary lung disease (11/27/2006)

Women with chest pain risk serious complications even in absence of blockages (11/14/2006)

Drug exposure before birth could affect kids' decision-making skills (11/08/2006)

Researchers explore medicine in the final frontier (10/31/2006)

UF study reveals many people with epilepsy risk driving to get to work (10/24/2006)

Florida Proton Therapy Institute dedication (10/19/2006)

New data hint at oncoming cocaine epidemic (10/17/2006)

UF experts: Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free (10/10/2006)

Tiny Tampa Bay fish key to evolution of immune system (10/03/2006)

Boy undergoes rare surgery to correct life-threatening disease (09/25/2006)

UF study shows leptin could combat type 2 diabetes (09/20/2006)

ACL Injury (09/18/2006)

Vaccine combination leads to fevers, more ER visits for babies (09/06/2006)

Study shows link between morbid obesity, low IQ in toddlers (08/31/2006)

UF study shows how cigarette smoke blocks cell repair (08/22/2006)

Cancer patient receives first treatment at University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute (08/17/2006)

Kids with OCD bullied more than others, study shows (08/14/2006)

Back to school means getting back to sleep (08/08/2006)

Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research at UF (08/03/2006)

Study pinpoints how genetic glitch could keep some people from feeling full (08/01/2006)

New test could keep babies from contracting deadly infections (08/01/2006)

Health benefits of moderate drinking extend to elderly (07/24/2006)

UF researchers question effectiveness of decongestant (07/19/2006)

UF study sheds light on cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (07/06/2006)

New UF tool measures heart implant patients' anxiety (06/26/2006)

Elders with anemia face increased health risks (06/15/2006)

Male Osteoporosis (06/08/2006)

Hurricanes' latent hazards tracked by poison centers (05/30/2006)

UF scientists restore sight to chickens with blinding disease (05/23/2006)

Certain blood pressure-lowering drugs reduce diabetes risk in Hispanic patients (05/22/2006)

Don't ask, might not think to tell: Communication key to preventing risky drug interactions (05/17/2006)

Cutting calories slightly can reduce aging damage (05/08/2006)

Prenatal cocaine exposure not linked to bad behavior in kids (05/01/2006)

Bullying keeps overweight kids off the field (04/19/2006)

Pet obesity (04/14/2006)

Researchers use new technique to treat high blood pressure, kidney (04/05/2006)

Inner-city black men face higher risk of prostate cancer (03/28/2006)

Researchers seek answers to combat TB epidemic (03/21/2006)

Sodas and energy drinks can supply a surprising caffeine jolt (03/14/2006)

Some heart patients vulnerable to mental stress (03/06/2006)

Ancient DNA helps UF researchers unearth potential hemophilia therapy (02/27/2006)

Children in the South face higher health risks (02/14/2006)

Human, animal doctors report success in dogs open heart surgery (02/10/2006)

Molecular force field helps cancer cells defend against attack (02/01/2006)

Diabetes complications rooted in faulty cell repair (01/24/2006)

Growth hormone, obesity can trigger sleep apnea in some kids (01/18/2006)

Nursing program receives funding fromBlue Cross Blue Shield (01/10/2006)

Black baby girls more likely to live when born very premature (01/03/2006)

UF and Scripps Science Conference (12/19/2005)

Genetic testing still smart choice, despite uncertainties (12/19/2005)

Dealing with Dementia over the holidays (12/18/2005)

Scientists find sugar may have a sour side (12/06/2005)

Preventing holiday shopaholism (12/02/2005)

How to have a "taste-ful" holiday (11/22/2005)

Walk this way: UF research provides insight into heart healthy exercise regimen (11/14/2005)

Light exercise a tonic to keep the brain young (11/11/2005)

Blocking enzyme helps fat-burning hormone fight obesity (10/25/2005)

CT scan can spare some head and neck cancer patients surgery (10/18/2005)

Biomarker test may give early warning of brain woes (10/13/2005)

Researchers kill resistant bugs one bandage at a time (09/22/2005)

Scavenger cells could be key to treating HIV-related dementia (09/14/2005)

Anthrax stops body from fighting back, study shows (09/08/2005)

UF scientist finds unexpected link between cat and human AIDS viruses (09/08/2005)

Technique helps put freeze on need for repeat breast surgeries (09/02/2005)

Andropause- Male Menopause (08/15/2005)

Exercise aside, genes may ultimately dictate seniors' mobility (08/09/2005)

Gene therapy works in mice to prevent blindness that strikes boys (08/09/2005)

Genetic links could unlock clues to leading cause of blindness (07/25/2005)

For advance directives, a picture’s worth a thousand words (07/19/2005)

Watercraft Safety (07/07/2005)

UF researchers test drug that could cut orthodontic treatment time in half (07/05/2005)

Prescription pain patch abuse blamed for increase in deaths (06/30/2005)

Manatee eyes could be window to health status (06/21/2005)

Deadly aortic disease difficult for doctors to detect (06/13/2005)

Quickly matching the drug with the bug saves lives (06/09/2005)

Childhood melanoma signals need for better sun protection (06/01/2005)

Doctors miss depression diagnosis in many heart patients (05/23/2005)

Fibromyalgia patients may benefit from cough remedy (05/19/2005)

Newborn brain scans detecting seizures (05/17/2005)

UF study finds some people with oral pain wait too long before seeking help (05/12/2005)

Pharmacy wing opening (05/09/2005)

Prenatal cocaine exposure exerts subtle effects on schoolchildren (05/03/2005)

Stroke reduction with better prevention (05/01/2005)

Genes influence how heart failure patients respond to drugs (04/22/2005)

Autistic kids benefit from dads’ involvement (04/10/2005)

Solving sleep problems helps epileptic children (03/31/2005)

Live oral bacteria found in arterial plaque (03/29/2005)

STDs spike during Spring Break (03/17/2005)

Police alcohol checks put sales to teens on ice (03/03/2005)

New drugs for bad bugs: UF approach could bolster antibiotic arsenal (03/01/2005)

Animal acupuncture on the rise (02/24/2005)

Kids with chronic illness face difficult transition to adult care (02/23/2005)

Size, strength of social networks influence heart disease risk (02/16/2005)

Gene therapy for Parkinson's disease moves forward in animals (02/08/2005)

UF researchers map bacterial proteins that cause tooth loss (02/03/2005)

Researchers are unveiling a first-of-its-kind “Smart-House” (01/31/2005)

UF treating post-operative mental effects (01/31/2005)

Military metaphors upset some cancer patients (01/20/2005)

Mobile horse diagnostic (01/11/2005)

University of Florida researchers have prevented blindness in mice (01/03/2005)

Piercings are a girl's best friend? Body art study shows gender preferences (12/16/2004)

UF audiologists sound alarm for awareness of motorcycle noise risk (09/23/2004)

Jellyfish sting screen (07/15/2004)

UF scientist working on lotion to protect swimmers (07/15/2004)

Video Checkups (07/06/2004)

Older drivers education (07/01/2004)

UF researchers detect blood vessel dysfunction linked to heart disease in children with diabetes (06/09/2004)

Cancer cell treatment (05/27/2004)

Arthritis Receptors (05/24/2004)

Stem cell scientists hope to one day use bone marrow stem cells to treat a wide range of diseases (05/03/2004)

Chocolate diet (04/30/2004)

UF Cancer and Genetics research building (04/08/2004)

Adult bone marrow stem cells to become insulin producing cells (03/25/2004)

9/11 heart stress (03/22/2004)

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