Real Estate Report
The political bottleneck in Washington over the debt ceiling has left the US credit rating going south and Florida’s real estate market not knowing what direction to go. The University of Florida’s...
View ArticleFlu Resistance
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....
View ArticleBetter Lights
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...
View ArticleParental Drinking
Many parents say they know the importance of setting a good example for their children. Now a new study warns parents that drink alcohol can lead their children to engage in a very risky behavior...
View ArticleInvasive Species
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...
View ArticleCat Fertility
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. And experts estimate that...
View ArticleSchool Math
Tougher national math standards will mean students in middle school will get an early dose of statistics, but states and school districts have few reliable methods to test student improvement in the...
View ArticleSafer Grapefruit
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...
View ArticleRestroom Germs
No one likes to use a public restroom, but millions of Americans use them everyday. Now a new study suggests that germophobes aren’t the only people who should be careful when using a public lavatory....
View ArticleTomato Salmonella
You should keep washing those tomatoes before you cut and eat them. But a new study shows that still won’t guarantee the tomatoes won’t contain the bacteria that cause the most food-borne illness in...
View ArticleAggressive Kids
Kids should think twice before picking on early maturing girls or late maturing boys in their class. A new study links violent conduct in schools to some students’ timing in puberty. According to...
View ArticleFlorida Real Estate Woes
Real estate experts have been looking forward to Florida’s housing marketing hitting bottom as a sign that things will start improving. But the University of Florida’s latest quarterly survey on real...
View ArticleHoliday Stress
‘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. Most people suffer...
View ArticleBack Pain Relief
Have you ever felt a sharp stabbing pain or experienced aching or stiffness in your lower back? Lower back pain affects four out of five Americans and has become one of the most frequent causes of...
View ArticleParkinson’s Symptoms
Over one million people suffer from the debilitating brain degeneration of Parkinson’s disease in the US. But now, a new study reveals some added benefits for people who receive a newer type of deep...
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