Cancer deaths among men, particularly those over age 65, are expected to significantly increase by 2050.

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Race-related stressors, including racial discrimination, affect the rate at which people age on a biological level. These experiences activate the stress response system and have been linked to greater activity in brain regions that process incoming threats.

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Sexual and gender minority (SGM) students in California reported significantly more experience with binge drinking compared with heterosexual and cisgender peers, and the disparities were evident by 6th-8th grades, according to a study published in the September Pediatrics. The study, “Binge Drinking Disparities by Grade, Race and Ethnicity, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity,” published online Aug. 6, drew data […]

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UF Health is trying a new way to attract patients: a combination emergency room and urgent care center.

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Studies have found that the greatest risk of heat illness occurs in the first two weeks of team practices, while players’ bodies are still getting used to the physical exertion and the heat.

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Independent pharmacists say the new rule is causing them financial trouble and hardship for some Medicare patients.

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1.3 million people enrolled in health coverage this year through Obamacare in Georgia, which has seen a 181% increase in enrollment since 2020.

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Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD) among college students more than doubled since 2017.

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It’s essential for students who rely on medication during the school day to receive it in a safe, private and easily accessible manner. 

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Here are 12 tips for families to enjoy a safe and fun outdoors experience for everyone.

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