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Under police questioning, Bravo’s story evolves

An Argument

State explains beginning of the investigation, finding Aguilar

Missing Persons

Don’t be gullible for gluten-free

Gluten-free eating has become synonymous with guilt-free eating, though that may not actually be the case.

Gov. Scott benefits health clinics with added budget

Student Health Care Center closes for renovation over break

The Student Health Care Center basement and first two floors are scheduled to close to patients and students from June 23-27, but limited services will be available for university athletes.

Shands Children’s Hospital rankings improve, among best in nation

The UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital has been ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals this year, according to a new U.S. News & World Report list.

Clearing the air: Tuesday’s coitus interruptus column

On Tuesday, the Alligator ran a column titled “‘Pull and pray’: Yay or Nay?” singing the praises of the pull-out birth control method. We realize that the piece didn’t emphasize a few key pieces of information: That, like all birth control, the pull-out method isn’t for everyone, and furthermore, the study quoted in the article stipulated that the pull-out method should be used in conjunction with other forms of birth control. 

FAU student challenges Florida gay marriage ban

When Gildas Dousset received his tuition bill, it was nearly four times as high as it was supposed to be.

6-year-old son of Shands nurse slowly recovers after cardiac arrest

As a nurse, Lauren Furgason has seen her fair share of cardiac arrests.

UF should observe National Alcohol Screening Day

Today is National Alcohol Screening Day, and more than 600 colleges in the U.S. will be holding free alcohol screenings on their campuses to help students identify any problems they may have with alcohol abuse. It’s a fantastic idea; after all, nearly 2,000 Americans ages 18 to 24 die each year from alcohol-related injuries. The annual screenings are hosted by a nonprofit called Screening for Mental Health, which advocates mental-health and substance-abuse resources to be made readily available to those who need it.

Gators write hand-written words of encouragement to students

More than 30 students wrote letters to fellow Gators on Monday evening during Words of Encouragement, a program aimed to help students adjust to college life.

Beekeepers, experts discuss whether honey has sweet effects on allergies

Hives may hold the cure for your allergic reactions. Beehives, that is.

Norovirus spreads through UF Beta Theta Pi fraternity chapter

A UF fraternity is recovering after it experienced an outbreak of a “cruise ship” virus last week.

Super gonorrhea spreading across US can’t be treated by current drugs, CDC reports

Cases of what is being called “super gonorrhea” are on the rise across the country

Obama visit to Coral Reef highlights importance of public education

Before I was a Gator, I was a ‘Cuda.

UF Student Health Care Center now requires photo ID at all locations

Before you check in at the Infirmary, the Student Health Care Center needs to check you out.

Officials’ Spring Break tips: Lock up, drink carefully

As Gators prepare to head out for Spring Break, Florida safety officials are offering tips to UF students.

UF Student Health Care Center prepared in event of meningitis outbreak

Recent outbreaks of bacterial meningitis on the campuses of Princeton University and the University of California, Santa Barbara, have raised concerns about possible future occurrences of the disease at UF.

Sitting down linked to diabetes, osteoporosis, study says

At first glance, chairs don’t look like health hazards, but a new study published Wednesday in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health suggests every hour spent sitting doubles the risk of disability later in life.

UF site to help families figure out mandatory health insurance

A new health insurance website, launched through UF Health Shands Hospital, has been formed to help newly admitted students and their families purchase or prove their health insurance.