ÍøºìºÚÁÏ study: Many caregivers unaware of fastpitch softball safety guidelines
Most parents or caregivers of fastpitch softball players are unaware of recommendations to avoid pitcher overuse in a youth sport growing in popularity — and…
Bill Levesque
Science Writer
Bill Levesque joined the ÍøºìºÚÁÏ staff in May 2017 as a science writer covering the Institute on Aging and research of faculty physicians in the College of Medicine. He formerly worked as a reporter at Florida’s largest newspaper, the Tampa Bay Times, for nearly 23 years covering a variety of beats, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, the military, business news, agriculture and courts. Prior to that, he was a reporter at the Lakeland (Fla.) Ledger, the Providence Journal, United Press International and the Fall River (Mass.) Herald News and has won numerous awards for his work. A native Rhode Islander, Bill is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a degree in journalism.
Stories by Bill
ÍøºìºÚÁÏ researcher urges updated youth baseball guidelines to prevent pitching injuries
The director of the University of Florida ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Throwing Clinic is urging the nation’s youth baseball community to adopt stricter rules to prevent pitching…
ÍøºìºÚÁÏ orthopaedic pioneer honored as pillar of profession
The founding chair of the University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of orthopaedics has been recognized as a “Pillar of the Orthopaedic…
ÍøºìºÚÁÏ OB-GYN residents obtain new minimally invasive surgical certification
Three chief residents in the University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of obstetrics and gynecology are among the first in the nation to receive a…
UF College of Medicine research shows AI chatbot flawed when giving urology advice
A popular artificial intelligence chatbot fell short of the standard expected of physicians when tested on common medical questions often posed by patients…
ÍøºìºÚÁÏ study finds association between news consumption and COVID-19 precautions
A new University of Florida College of Medicine study reinforces the influence of the news media during a health emergency, showing older adults who spent more…
ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Shands Hospital again ranked among elite by U.S. News
University of Florida ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Shands Hospital, a perennial leader in health care in Florida, was again recognized Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report’s Best…
ÍøºìºÚÁÏ’s specialty pharmacy expands medications list, accepted insurance
University of Florida ÍøºìºÚÁÏ’s specialty pharmacy recently expanded the list of medications it offers and the number of insurance plans accepted, ensuring…
Patients can get common medications from automated pharmacy kiosks at three ÍøºìºÚÁÏ ERs
Editor's Note: As of Feb. 2, 2024, the automated pharmacy kiosks will no longer be operational due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for the…
UF College of Medicine study finds sleep apnea in older adults needs more attention
Obstructive sleep apnea, which can reduce life expectancy and cause significant health problems, often is undiagnosed and unaddressed in adults ages 50 and…
UF Diabetes Institute director to be honored by the American Diabetes Association
University of Florida College of Medicine researcher and UF Diabetes Institute Director Mark Atkinson, Ph.D., is the recipient of the American Diabetes…
ÍøºìºÚÁÏ scientist lands first-ever NIH grant for a rare disorder devastating lives of kids
A team led by a University of Florida ÍøºìºÚÁÏ scientist last month landed what it believes is the first National Institutes of ÍøºìºÚÁÏ grant ever awarded…
