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A Fresh Fruit a Day Keeps Heart Attacks at Bay

A little bit of fresh fruit every day can give a big boost to heart health. Researchers at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom have found that a…

Rosemary boosts brain power

Sniffing a savory snack can make you hungry, but with the right ingredient, it can also make you smarter, too. According to a new study, a whiff of rosemary…

Unique trial studying stem cells’ effect on heart damage launches at ÍøºìºÚÁÏ

August 3, 2016

For the first time ever, University of Florida ÍøºìºÚÁÏ researchers are evaluating whether or not the combination of heart and bone marrow stem cells can repair…

ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Jacksonville First in Florida to Receive Top Chest Pain Center Accreditation

June 2, 2016

Hospital honored for most advanced cardiac care in region ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Jacksonville has been awarded the top recognition for heart disease care, becoming the only…

Poor dental hygiene can lead to serious health problems

Most people know that not brushing your teeth daily can lead to cavities, bad breath and tooth decay. But recent studies find that poor dental hygiene can also…

Researchers: testosterone treatment effective for older men

February 17, 2016

As men age, their sexual function, vitality and strength can decline, but researchers had not yet established whether testosterone treatment is actually…

Go Red for your heart on National Wear Red Day with ÍøºìºÚÁÏ

Every February, ÍøºìºÚÁÏ participates in the American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day campaign, promoting awareness and prevention of heart disease…

Test your Drug Abuse IQ: National Drug Fact Week

Education is a powerful tool in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse. Let's shatter the myths surrounding drug and alcohol by discovering what science is…

The Year in Review: Celebrating Our Achievements in 2015 Part 2

January 21, 2016

Part 2 of our "Year in Review" focuses on the hospitals, research institutes and centers that are part of the ÍøºìºÚÁÏ family: ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Cancer Center UF…

How your genes influence what medicines are right for you

Julie A Johnson, University of Florida You have a headache. Do you reach for Tylenol or Advil? Most people have a preference because they have learned over…