Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers find equine influenza virus in camels
University of Florida researchers have found evidence that an influenza A virus can jump from horses to camels – and humans could be next.
Jun 24, 2014
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Health
Offer kids whole grains; they'll eat them, study shows
(Medical Xpress)—Many parents presume their children will shun whole grains because they think they don't like them, a University of Florida researcher says, but a new UF study may start to debunk that idea.
Jun 24, 2014
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Health
Study shows promise for antioxidants extracted from grape seeds, skin
(Medical Xpress)—Soaking muscadine grape seeds or skins in a solution of enzymes can boost antioxidants extracted from the fruit, creating possible new uses for grape leftovers, which are loaded with nutrients, a University ...
Jun 18, 2014
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Diabetes
Treatment could spur production of insulin in Type 1 diabetes
Combining two different medications could help patients with Type 1 diabetes at least partially regain the ability to produce their own insulin, a University of Florida study has shown.
Jun 18, 2014
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Diabetes
One-third of English adults have prediabetes, study reports
Rates of prediabetes have risen sharply in England, and without intervention, the nation may experience a steep increase in diabetes in the coming years, according to University of Florida researchers working with the University ...
Jun 9, 2014
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Health
Study proves physical activity helps maintain mobility in older adults
It's something we've all heard for years: Exercise can help keep older adults healthy. But now a study, the first of its kind to look at frail, older adults, proves that physical activity can help these people maintain their ...
May 27, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Simple technique may help older adults better remember written information
(Medical Xpress)—University of Florida researchers have advice for older adults who need to remember detailed written information: Don't just read it, tell someone about it.
May 6, 2014
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Diabetes
Researchers create protein with potential for weight loss, diabetes treatment
(Medical Xpress)—It sounds like a magic bullet: Administer a protein, watch the subject lose weight. But that's exactly what University of Florida scientists found when they discovered a new way to deliver a protein that ...
May 2, 2014
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Surgery
In pitching injuries, the elbow is connected to the hip bone
(Medical Xpress)—New University of Florida research suggests that a pitcher's elbow injury could be linked to movement in the hips. Dr. Kevin W. Farmer, an assistant professor in the UF department of orthopaedics and rehabilitation, ...
May 1, 2014
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Health
Health promotion efforts in schools really do improve health
(Medical Xpress)—Can school efforts really persuade kids not to smoke, spur teens to exercise and get little ones to eat more fruits and veggies? Yes, if these efforts are part of a schoolwide program that promotes healthy ...
Apr 25, 2014
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