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Watch: ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Transplant Team, Florida Recovery Center Turn Liza’s Shame to Hope

Between unprocessed trauma and physical ailments, Liza faced depression and anxiety, turning to alcohol as a way to self-medicate. As her addiction progressed,…

Carolyn M. Tucker, Ph.D., receives President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

September 11, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In recognition of her work to build healthier communities and providing hundreds with power over cancer, Carolyn M. Tucker, Ph.D., has…

From Darkness to Light: Reid’s Second Chance at Life Thanks to ECT at ÍøºìºÚÁÏ

Reid Schreiber lived in a state of darkness for 15 years, his depression consuming him. The mental toll affected his physical health as well. Despite various…

Novel compound offers improved defense against fentanyl overdoses

July 8, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Scientists at the University of Florida have identified a novel compound aimed at improving the treatment of opioid overdoses, which…

Breaking Stigmas and Embracing Mental ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Awareness

Let’s talk about the state of our mental health. Nationally, children and teenagers are more anxious than they’ve been. So much so that the American Academy of…

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Expert Shares ÍøºìºÚÁÏ’s Approach to Care, New Advances

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on this complex neurological condition that affects millions of lives worldwide. UF…

ÍøºìºÚÁÏ researchers find new method to use MRIs to delve into secrets of brain aging

April 15, 2024

GAINESVILLE — Life experience continually shapes the health of the human brain, for better or worse, like a bank receiving a lifetime of deposits and…

Brain stimulation treatment may improve depression, anxiety in older adults

April 10, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A noninvasive brain stimulation treatment improved depression and anxiety symptoms among older adults in a new University of Florida…

Why Quality Sleep Is Key for Children's ÍøºìºÚÁÏ and Ways to Get More

March 15 marks World Sleep Day — a great time to emphasize the significance of children’s sleep wellness, as research shows high-quality sleep is crucial for…

ÍøºìºÚÁÏ project seeks to help mothers in need

February 28, 2024

University of Florida ÍøºìºÚÁÏ has launched an ambitious project to minimize the health risk of pregnancy by identifying, addressing and tracking social…