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Gene therapy for pulmonary dysfunction in Pompe disease is found safe during first human trial
A gene therapy that treats respiratory problems in early-onset Pompe disease was shown to be safe during its first human trial, University of Florida Health…
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UF researchers use gene therapy to treat pulmonary dysfunction in Pompe disease
For media inquiries, call Mindy Cameron at 317-853-6294 or email mindycameron@ufl.edu. Researchers at the University of Florida have successfully used gene…
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A Fresh Fruit a Day Keeps Heart Attacks at Bay
A little bit of fresh fruit every day can give a big boost to heart health. Researchers at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom have found that a…
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5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Kidney Disease
Today is World Kidney Day, a global campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of our kidney health. Kidney disease is a noncommunicable disease…
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Michael Perri named interim dean of Public Health and Health Professions
Michael G. Perri, Ph.D. Michael G. Perri, Ph.D., has been named interim dean of the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions,…
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Are you getting enough vitamin C?
Scurvy in the 21st century? Not quite, but researchers say most of us aren’t getting nearly enough vitamin C in our diets to ward off cancer, heart disease and…
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There’s nothing sweet about the relationship between heart disease and cancer
When the calendar changes to February, red and pink heart-shaped candy fills store shelves in preparation for Valentine’s Day. Let those hearts also serve as a…
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Older people with diabetes more apt to suffer depression, UF study shows
Growing old can be disheartening. But for people with diabetes, the aging process can be downright depressing. A University of Florida study published this…
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Cutting calories slightly can reduce aging damage
A lifelong habit of trimming just a few calories from the daily diet can do more than slim the waistline - a new study shows it may help lessen the effects of…
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Study uncovers protein key to fighting and preventing obesity
University of Florida researchers and colleagues have identified a protein that, when absent, helps the body burn fat and prevents insulin resistance and…