You should keep washing those tomatoes before you cut and eat them. But a new University of Florida study shows that still won't guarantee the tomatoes won't contain the bacteria that cause the most food-borne illness in humans, salmonella.
'Tis the season for stress. While the holiday season's supposed to represent the most wonderful time of the year, for many people holiday cheer can quickly turn into holiday jeer. University of Florida health experts say some simple things can reduce stress around the jubilee and help make the season worry-free.
Kids should think twice before picking on early maturing girls or late maturing boys in their class. A new University of Florida study links violent conduct in schools to some students' timing in puberty.
Students share their views on the upcoming UF Homecoming events. For more information, visit the Gator Growl 2011 website: http://www.gatorgrow l.org or their Facebook page: https://www.facebook .com/GatorGrowl2011< br />
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Video/Editing: Jackie Hauser, UF University Relations Intern
Our social media interns interview students and get their reaction as they wait in line for ACCENT's Shaquille O'Neal event at the Stephen C O'Connell Center.
Warnings about grapefruit show up on some prescription drugs, as it can interfere with certain medicines. Now University of Florida researchers are developing a tasty grapefruit that won't come with a warning.
No one likes to use a public restroom, but millions of Americans use them everyday. Now a new University of Florida study suggests that germophobes aren't the only people who should be careful when using a public lavatory.
As part of National Arts and Humanities Month, students put together a dance flash mob at the Reitz Union - one of the many "random acts of culture" presented by the UF College of Fine Arts.
Many parents say they know the importance of setting a good example for their children. Now a new University of Florida study warns parents that drink alcohol can lead their children to engage in a very risky behavior behind the wheel of a car.
A variety of non-native snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and others are invading the Sunshine State, according to research from the University of Florida. Researchers have documented nearly 140 introduced species of amphibians and reptiles between 1863 and 2010.
They might seem cute and cuddly, but some of the cats you see roaming neighborhoods or hanging out by restaurants are wild animals, born without any people caring for them. Now University of Florida researchers say a vaccine may help control feral cat populations.
Many people rely on over-the-counter medicines like ibuprofen and naproxen for pain relief. But now a new University of Florida study warns these pain relievers and others that are similar can prove harmful for older adults with heart disease who overuse them.
With flu season approaching, experts are worried about an old strain. Researchers at the University of Florida's Emerging Pathogens Institute don't expect the old strain of H1N1 to return as a threat. But, they're concerned about what the current strain of H1N1 might learn from the old one.
University of Florida researchers are flipping the switch on a bright idea that might outshine both incandescent bulbs and fluorescent light bulbs. A team of engineers is developing a new type of light from light-emitting-diode or LED technology.
Our UF social media interns put together a video describing various commemorative events and student reflections leading up to the tenth anniversary of 9-11.
For a list of events, visit the UF News site:
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There's proof that rock stars really do get the most attention from the ladies. A new University of Florida study shows it's a common phenomenon in a tropical breed of singing mice.
Contrary to popular opinion and wishful thinking, you may not find the fountain of youth in a bottle of red wine, but a key compound in the wine could make old age a little easier to tolerate. A University of Florida review of human clinical research on resveratrol shows there haven't been enough human studies to prove the compound's really beneficial.
Allergies keep three million Americans from eating classic American foods, peanuts or peanut butter. Now University of Florida researchers are using the proteins inside the nuts themselves to help create hypoallergenic peanuts.
Many people reach for antibacterial hand sanitizers to clean their hands, but now research shows some hand sanitizers do more than just kill the germs on your hands. A new University of Florida study shows the frequent use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers can lead to a positive test for high alcohol levels.
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