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Medicine and Health
UF Scientists Explore Adult Stem Cell Potential
Few Adults Are Reaching Recommended Intensity During Physical Activity
Duke/UF Researchers Compare Antirejection Medicines in Lung Transplant Patients
Rural Residents less Apt to Seek Alzheimer's Care from Family Doctors
Weight Training Reverses Transplant Patients' Bone Loss
Food Labels Don't Tell Whole Story
Transplantation Effective for Some Liver Cancer Patients
Researcher Finds Links among Stress, Pain and Immune Function
Rec Therapy Helps Those Awaiting Heart Transplants
The World's Most Powerful Imaging Magnet
Experts Explore Cellular Mechanisms of Gene Therapy
For Head Lice, Fourth-Grade Girls Are a Favorite Host
Lords of the Flies
Protein May Induce Drug Resistance in Lung Cancer Cells
Quick Survey Can Detect Bulimia, Predict Future Problems for Some Diabetic Teens
Possible Genetic Link to Dysfunctional Coronary Arteries in Women
Importance of Managing Pain in Nursing Home Residents
Researchers Show Lung Transplant May Be Option for Ventilator-dependent Patients
Munch More Mangoes to Fight Cancer
Heat Kills Inoperable Liver Tumors Without Initiating Onslaught of Harmful Hormones
Nearly Half of All Women 65 and Older Now Use Herbal Products to Feel Better
Antibacterial Agent in Some Asthma Medications Linked to Airway Constriction
Radiation as Effective as Surgery for Vocal Cord Cancer
Gene Therapy and Marine Sponges in Fight Against Diabetes
Surgeons Report High-tech Spectacles Ease Neck and Back Strain
"Ultra-stretch" Beats Painful Pre-workout Regimen
Physicians Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol Do Well in Long-term Treatment
Air Cleaning System Destroys Anthrax, Other Pathogens
Scientist Links Bacterium to Kidney Stone Prevention
Nurse Researcher Identifies Search Criteria for Wandering Alzheimer's Patients
Antioxidants Play a Role in Deadly Malnutrition Disease
Abnormal "Pain Memory" Is Key in Fibromyalgia
UF Surgeons Modify Bladder Removal Technique
Adding Variety to an Exercise Routine Helps Increase Adherence
Attachment Helps Young Children Inhale Asthma Medications
Despite Age or Weight, Most Judge Their Body Size Good Enough
Hypnosis Helps Patients Control Stress and Anxiety
Gene Therapy Effective in Animal Studies of Parkinson's Disease
Scientist Maps Brain Reactions to Food
Painless Electrical Stimulus Helps Restore Hand Movement for Stroke Patients
New Study Shows Value of Folate for Older Women
New Food Pyramid to Help Elder Hispanics Eat Healthy
Pumping Iron Improves Strength, Independence in Frail Elderly
Painting Teeth with Fluoride Varnish Is Effective Against Tooth Decay in Children
UF Researcher Unlocks Secrets of Popular Supplement Creatine
UF Dentist Develops Web Site to Tout Preventive Approach to Tooth Decay
Some Die-hard Fitness Buffs Would Rather Gain Weight than Lose it
Estrogen Shows Potential as Stroke Treatment
Researchers Successfully Immunize Mice Against Aggressive Cancer
Researchers Use Injection of Cells to Reverse Diabetes in Mice
Anti-cancer Drug May Be Safe for Long-term Use
From Chloroform to Epidurals: New Book Examines History of Labor Pain Relief
Test Provides Accurate, Noninvasive Method to Determine Fetal Lung Development
Heat Can Help Maintain Muscle Mass in Immobilized Limbs
New Florida Bank of Injured Brain Tissues Will Aid in Studies of Head Injuries
New Crimson Tomato Has Health Benefits
Study Measures Protein Levels in Breast Milk
Certain Candles May Cause Health Risk and Cleaning Problems
For Some with Parkinson's, Surgery Can Improve Speech, Study Finds
'Chaos' Theory Empowers VA and UF Researchers to Predict Epileptic Seizures
Female Knee Injuries More Likely Because of Bone Structure
Pilot Data Highlight Need for Improved Evaluation of Women With Chest Pain
Ankle Strength May Not Be Key to Preventing Chronic Sprains
Contemporary Method Accurately Predicts Cancer Risk
Patients Adjust Well to Device That Zaps Irregular Heartbeats
Magnetic Stimulation May Be a Safe Alternative To Shock Therapy
Despite Effects on Perceived Health, Many Elderly Ignore Hearing Loss
Revolutionary' Treatment for Birth Defect Improves Survival of Newborns
MRI Scans Reveal Subtle Brain Differences in People with Schizophrenia
In Battling Head Lice, Prevention Is Key
Researchers Test Drug from 'Transgenic Sheep'
Red Wine Can Help Maintain Immune System
New Coating Could Lead to Safer, More Convenient Asthma Drugs
Entomologist Develops Safe, Effective Alternative to Deet Insect Repellents
Immune System Rebound for Some Children with Aids
UF Researchers Explore Gene Therapy To Treat Obesity
Controlling Asthma Requires Constant Vigilance
Ordinary Touches Multiply into Severe Pain for Fibromyalgia Patients
Radiation and Chemotherapy Before Surgery Effective in Fight Against Rectal Cancer
Complex Relationship Between Smoking and Fertility
Physicians Study Use of Low-dose Radiation in Angioplasty
Possible Link Between Autism, Schizophrenia and Diet
Preliminary Study Proves Centuries of Herbalists Right about Echinacea
Two-thirds of Older Adults May Not Be Immune to Tetanus
Researcher Finds Way to Slow The Aging Process
Women Report Higher Pain Levels than Do Men
Exercising Just Three Days May Provide Heart Attack Protection
Researchers Use Gene Therapy to Successfully Prevent Heart Problem in Rats
Pain-free Treatment to Increase Walking Distance
Weight Lifting Builds Bone Strength for Transplant Patients
Researchers Hope to Ease Asthma Pains and Provide a Sigh of Relief
Too Many Toddlers Losing Battle of the Bulge
Gene Therapy To Prevent Hypertension, Organ Damage>
Immune System Protein May Protect Against Insulin- Dependent Diabetes
First Laparoscopic Nephrectomy in Southeast
Blood Test Accurately Diagnoses Ulcers
Loss in Sensory Perception May Not Be Linked to Aging
Stress Can Hasten Progression of Hiv
Intravenous Antibodies Effective in Premature Infants' Fight Against Infection
Pioneering Spinal Cord Procedure Appears Safe
Future Health Care May Be Modeled after Atm Machines
Vegetable Overdose Possible for People on Certain Types of Medication
Heart Patients Who Exercise Have Lower Levels of Harmful Hormones
Zinc Triggers Body's Defenses
New Guidelines Make Pumping Iron and Aerobic Activities an Easier "Fit" into Life
Elderly Face Risk of Impaired Memory Following Major Surgery
Home-based Exercise Program Effective for Long-term Weight Loss
New MRI 'Football' Helmet Yields Clearer Images of Brain
Heart Patients Who Exercise Have Lower Levels of Harmful Hormones
Researchers Pinpoint Brain Signals Linking Low-calorie Diet to Infertility
Gene Therapy Method to Treat Cystic Fibrosis
New Pap Smear Technology
Spinal Problems Are Improved with the Aid of Implant
Scientists Seek Means of Preventing Kidney Stones
Link Between Chronic Pain and Depression
Scientists Confirm Three Genes Linked to Diabetes
New Understanding of Drug-resistant HIV Strains
Most Common Hepatitis C Strain in U.S. Is Most Difficult to Treat
Blood Test May Yield Marker for Childhood Behavioral Disorders
UF Researchers Explore Gene Therapy For Obesity
Studies Shed New Light On Cocaine-Exposed Babies
Squeezing out Cholesterol
Bonding To Bone
Computer Helps Doctors Track Patients Better
HIV Saliva Test To Be Distributed Internationally
Human Patient Simulator Aids Medical Training
Orthodontists Study When To Treat Buck Teeth
Gene Therapy Research Could Forestall Blindness
Uf Researcher Unlocks Secrets of Popular Supplement Creatine
Researchers Successfully Immunize Mice Against Aggressive Cancer
