Longevity clinics, which exploded across the U.S. in the early 2020s, offer specialty treatments and personalized medical protocols to slow aging and extend life. One estimate suggests there are as many as 800 of these health centers nationwide.
Plasma donation centers, such as the new BioLife Plasma Services, are bringing in donors and re-igniting ethical questions. Some argue targeting low-income donors violates two medical ethics principles: autonomy and justice.
Tucked between Sunshine Records and Flashback’s Recycled Fashions, the nearly 1,600-square-foot hair salon is accompanied by the aroma of chatter and color, paired with a warm greeting from stylists at work.
Nine years after her father’s passing, Candi Morris said she advocates to any group she can about the warning signs of suicide across age demographics.
Since 2013, eating disorders on campus have risen steadily. College has long proved a catalytic time for developing eating disorders — illnesses of obsession with food that may take the form of anorexia, bulimia or binge eating.
Lough and Gibson Ardoline live their days as social media influencers on the UF campus, bringing their following along with them. With hundreds of thousands of followers across TikTok and Instagram, they face criticism and support, saying there are misconceptions about content creation.
Streetlight hosted its second annual Strides for Sickle Cell Walk Sept. 21. With more than 300 people in attendance, the event raised over $4,000 to spread awareness for sickle cell disease.
Thousands of people across Florida are facing disruptions in health coverage after UF Health and UnitedHealthcare failed to solve months-long contract negotiations. Patients with Medicaid and employer-sponsored commercial plans are now out-of-network at UF Health locations statewide. Medicare holders are not affected except at UF Health Flagler Hospital.
Almost 70% of UF students reported drinking in the last three months, about 6% higher than the national average. Although it’s normalized as part of the college experience, drinking also comes with mental and physical risks.
The two entities had a Sept. 1 deadline to iron out disagreements over rates, claims processes and administrative demands.
Addressing limited access to health in southeast Gainesville, community members and health care providers across Alachua County see solutions not only in improving access in policy, community engagement and education, but also in expanding food resources to the town.
In the comfort of her Miami home, 34-year-old Julianne Espinosa lies in bed captivated by videos of Disney princesses flashing across her television screen. As echoes of “The Little Mermaid” fill her room, she smiles brightly, silently expressing the words she cannot say.
The world is beginning to embrace plus-sized beauty in the media and fashion industry. Some Gainesville studios and personal trainers are advocating for inclusivity.
A UF student started the Gastro Student Association in light of the health disparities caused by gastrointestinal illnesses.
The Harn Museum of Art's newest exhibit, entitled “Plant Life,” tcontains 12 pieces of artwork from the museum’s permanent collection that reflect the influence of plants on human society. The exhibit will remain open until Feb. 20 of next year.
Solutions by The State News
