Podcast: Play in new window | Download With spring upon us, countless women will start shopping for that perfect summer bikini. And apparently many will be unaware that whatever size they were last summer has jumped a notch or two … or even three … this season. New research shows that while women may not [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Getting a little testy during the day? Feeling that midday slump and just can’t seem to get yourself back in the game? It could be a case of everyday stress and lack of sleep … but before you go grab a cup of coffee, sip some water instead. [...]

Dance Marathon at the University of Florida representatives will present a $886,726 check to Children’s Miracle Network at Shands Hospital for Children at 3 p.m. on Friday. Dance Marathon at UF is a year-round fundraising organization whose year culminates in the annual 26.2 hour Dance Marathon event. The funds are raised throughout the entire year [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download The tiny pellets look like mints or candies. But these little melt-in-your-mouth pills deliver more than just a burst of flavor if pressed between the gums and lips: they also pack a hit of nicotine. Tobacco companies are touting these dissolvable pills as an effective aid for quitting [...]

David Brushwood, R.Ph., J.D., a professor of pharmaceutical outcomes and policy at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, joined the ranks of world-renowned clinical ethicists on April 13 when he was recognized at the 11th annual Healthcare Ethics and Law Institute conference. Sponsored by Samford Universitys McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Brushwood received a Pellegrino [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Human tears can be a powerful weapon. Anyone who has tried to calm a crying toddler or placate an emotional friend knows that. But did you know that tears do more than just slice through emotions? Researchers from the University of California-Irvine say the proteins in these little [...]

Working dogs, such as K-9 officers, war dogs serving during military conflict, or rescue dogs who help with search and rescue efforts after natural disasters, often find themselves in life-threatening situations. But something seemingly more benign is often responsible for taking the lives of these animals — heat-related illness. In working dogs, overheating can lead [...]

UF&Shands, the University of Florida Academic Health Center, has reactivated its adult and pediatric liver transplant programs and can resume performing liver transplants immediately, officials said today. The United Network for Organ Sharing approved the reactivation on Friday, April 20. UNOS is the private, nonprofit organization that manages the nation’s organ transplant system and the [...]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download It’s enough of a problem living with the inconveniences of inflammatory bowel disease. Forms of this condition, like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, both cause emergency trips to the bathroom, crippling cramps and loss of appetite. And if you live in a cold climate, you’ve got uncomfortable weather [...]