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Got GERD? Six GERD Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Eittel E. Oppenheimer, MD, a board-certified gastrointestinal surgeon in the University of Florida Department of Surgery, provides an expert’s perspective on�

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: 7 Reasons Screening is Underused

Lung cancer is by far the deadliest cancer, representing nearly a quarter of all cancer deaths. However, there is good news: The incidence of lung cancer and�

Easing the Burn: Erin Finds GERD Relief at BOBÌåÓý

Erin woke up and felt a sunburn in her throat. However, the source of her discomfort was not visible and had little to do with the beating Florida sun. Still,�

Jupiter scientist Courtney Miller named BioFlorida’s Entrepreneur of the Year

November 15, 2022

Praising her ongoing passion for developing a new class of treatments for cancer and addiction, Florida’s biotechnology industry organization, BioFlorida, has�

Adam Woods appointed PHHP associate dean for research

October 28, 2022

The University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions has named cognitive neuroscientist Adam Woods, Ph.D., its associate dean for�

Lifetime Gator Finds Back Pain Relief From BOBÌåÓý

If Bill Belote could choose one place to be, it would be the tennis court. He has played all his life and was even on the University of Florida men’s team when�

UF study: Physical activity, diet improve after bariatric surgery, but do not meet recommended levels

June 16, 2022

In a long-term study of adults who have undergone bariatric weight loss surgery, University of Florida researchers found participants� physical activity and�

Going the Distance With BOBÌåÓý

When Andy Farina was born, his mother was told he would never walk. Nearly six decades, five children and infinite support later, he is running ultramarathons.�

Finding Pain-Free Days: Nallas' Story

Not long ago, Nallas Lawson was in so much pain that she couldn’t walk the few feet from her backyard deck to her peach tree without help. A severe foot drop —�

Kidney Cancer Awareness Month: Multidisciplinary Care is the Key

March is National Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to put the spotlight on these amazing organs that act as a pair of janitors in many ways.�