Psychology & Psychiatry
Apps show promise to help heavy drinkers age 21 to 25 cut back
A smartphone breathalyzer and blood-alcohol estimator reduced drinking—even though participants weren't trying to drink less
Dec 15, 2021
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Neuroscience
Speaking "baby talk" to infants isn't just cute: It could help them learn to make words
A new study suggests that when parents baby talk to their infants, they might be helping them learn to produce speech.
Dec 10, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Can antiviral agents help immune systems fight mosquito-borne dengue?
Can the dengue virus be prevented using antiviral agents such as antibiotics or vaccines? Before considering that step, University of Florida scientists are taking a closer look at whether mosquito immune systems can be influenced ...
Dec 7, 2021
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Neuroscience
Study: Headgear significantly reduces girls' lacrosse concussions
Female high school lacrosse players are significantly less likely to sustain concussions and other injuries if they wear headgear, a landmark study led by University of Florida Health researchers has found.
Oct 14, 2021
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Health
Why do we rebel against bedtime?
It's late, and although you know you'll pay the price tomorrow, you start streaming another episode, browsing social media or answering emails. You know it's a bad idea—so why do you do it anyway? That's what University ...
Oct 13, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Breast milk of mothers who received COVID-19 vaccine contains antibodies that fight illness
The breast milk of lactating mothers vaccinated against COVID-19 contains a significant supply of antibodies that may help protect nursing infants from the illness, according to new research from the University of Florida.
Aug 24, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study: Dietitians are credible, with or without a white coat
When you see your physician in a white coat, chances are you might think he or she is smarter, more confident and perhaps even exudes a compassionate bedside manner.
Aug 11, 2021
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Medications
Research identifies novel targets for COVID-19 antivirals
A team of UF researchers has identified dozens of novel therapeutic targets for the development of antiviral therapies against COVID-19 and other coronaviruses that infect people.
Aug 6, 2021
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Cardiology
AI technique reveals gut biome's role in depression and high blood pressure
To solve the elusive medical mystery of why many adults have both high blood pressure and depression, University of Florida Health researchers took a long, in-depth look at one suspected culprit: gut bacteria.
Jun 3, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine effective against new variant in Brazil
New research demonstrates that vaccination with CoronaVac, designed in China, is 50% effective at preventing COVID-19 within Manaus, Brazil.
Apr 12, 2021
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