Best UF Health Podcasts (2024)

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Goodbye, beauty products. Hello, baby carrots. 2:00

2h ago2:00

2:00

In the universe of healthy snacks, baby carrots might just be one of the trendiest. A favored snack among the younger set, even the family dog might love a few if your hot dog stash runs dry. New research tells us that if you’re a young adult, these cutest of carrots could boost your skin, too. A team from Samford University presented findings at a…

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UF Department of Neurosurgery Ranks No. 2 in NIH Funding

4d ago

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As a result of participation in this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Discuss UF neurosurgery research 2. Discuss importance of research 3. Discuss goals of UF neurosurgery researchBy UF Health Shands Hospital

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Goodbye, beauty products. Hello, baby carrots. 2:00

1h ago2:00

2:00

In the universe of healthy snacks, baby carrots might just be one of the trendiest. A favored snack among the younger set, even the family dog might love a few if your hot dog stash runs dry. New research tells us that if you’re a young adult, these cutest of carrots could boost your skin, too. A team from Samford University presented findings at a…

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Gator Tales #35: Montrell Johnson, Lauren Donovan 22:52

3h ago22:52

22:52

Episode 35 of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, presented by UF Health, is all about transfers making an impact!Kelley kicks things off with Gators running back Montrell Johnson, fresh off a 71-yard touchdown run and a career milestone of 2,500 rushing yards. Johnson reflects on his journey from Louisiana to Florida and his role as a team leader this s…

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End of Life: The Caregiver Perspective, Part 2 42:00

6h ago42:00

42:00

End of Life: The Caregiver Perspective, Part 2By Help4HD

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DOLPHINS ARE BACK, Week 1 NFL PICKS, & UF/UM Recap - Tranquilo Sports 1:00:01

5h ago1:00:01

1:00:01

In the newest episode of the Tranquilo Sports Talk Show, powered by Stay Tranquilo, the guys are HYPED for Week 1 of NFL Football and the Miami Dolphins kick starting their season!

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East Ridge High School Cross Country 30:20

6h ago30:20

30:20

This week's show features interviews with Coach Tim Ferrell & Grant Mollett along with student-athletes Axel Sallaunt, Rhyen Foley & Hannah Warren. Thank you to our sponsors: UF Health Medical Group Orthopaedics: https://ufhealth.org/uf-health-medical-group-orthopaedics Lake Sumter State College: https://www.lssc.edu/ Learn more at: https://www.lak…

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Are we better off without butter? 2:00

4h ago2:00

2:00

As nutritional science has evolved over time, butter has passed in and out of favor with nutritionists and the public. At times butter has been touted for its nutritional value and that it may contribute to weight loss for those on a low-carb diet. But butter is looked upon less favorably when its fat profile is examined. That’s because butter is h…

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Are we better off without butter? 2:00

8h ago2:00

2:00

As nutritional science has evolved over time, butter has passed in and out of favor with nutritionists and the public. At times butter has been touted for its nutritional value and that it may contribute to weight loss for those on a low-carb diet. But butter is looked upon less favorably when its fat profile is examined. That’s because butter is h…

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Scientists work to unravel blushing 2:00

7h ago2:00

2:00

You’re pouring yourself a cup of coffee while chatting up the new boss, and you get distracted — subsequently spilling it all over. You feel your face turn beet red, and it’s not the first time. After all, blushing is a universal part of the human experience. Now, researchers are trying to understand why. Using MRI scans to track brain activity, te…

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Scientists work to unravel blushing 2:00

5h ago2:00

2:00

You’re pouring yourself a cup of coffee while chatting up the new boss, and you get distracted — subsequently spilling it all over. You feel your face turn beet red, and it’s not the first time. After all, blushing is a universal part of the human experience. Now, researchers are trying to understand why. Using MRI scans to track brain activity, te…

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Cutting even a portion of processed meats can improve health 2:00

3h ago2:00

2:00

You might be 10 slices of bacon away from a longer, healthier life. Yes, you heard that correctly. Bacon has a rap sheet. It’s high in sodium and fat. While some sing its praises, many doctors are not in the choir. The World Health Organization calls the food a carcinogen. University of Edinburgh scientists recently found that if Americans collecti…

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Cutting even a portion of processed meats can improve health 2:00

2h ago2:00

2:00

You might be 10 slices of bacon away from a longer, healthier life. Yes, you heard that correctly. Bacon has a rap sheet. It’s high in sodium and fat. While some sing its praises, many doctors are not in the choir. The World Health Organization calls the food a carcinogen. University of Edinburgh scientists recently found that if Americans collecti…

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Freezing blood oranges may help preserve properties, study suggests 2:00

6h ago2:00

2:00

The blood orange is delicious, often expensive, and packed with nutrients that taste great. But unlike the more common citrus that thrives in the humid state of Florida, this pigmented fruit requires more consistent cold temperatures than are readily available in a state known for its sunshine and beaches. Now, new University of Florida research is…

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Freezing blood oranges may help preserve properties, study suggests 2:00

6d ago2:00

2:00

The blood orange is delicious, often expensive, and packed with nutrients that taste great. But unlike the more common citrus that thrives in the humid state of Florida, this pigmented fruit requires more consistent cold temperatures than are readily available in a state known for its sunshine and beaches. Now, new University of Florida research is…

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UF Fixel Institute for HD Patients with Dr. Nick McFarland 24:00

17m ago24:00

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For more information about the UF Fixel Institute located in Gainesville, FL, please click here.By Help4HD

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Mount Dora Christian Academy Football 31:53

2h ago31:53

31:53

This week's show features interviews with Kolby Tackett, Head Football Coach, and Student-Athletes Yemisone Ross and Tyler Hutto. Thank you to our sponsors: UF Health Medical Group Orthopaedics: https://ufhealth.org/uf-health-medical-group-orthopaedics Lake Sumter State College: https://www.lssc.edu/ Learn more at: https://www.lakeandsumterstyle.co…

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UM vs UF/FIU vs Indiana Predictions & FedEx Cup Championship Preview - Tranquilo Sports 1:03:43

10h ago1:03:43

1:03:43

In this latest episode of the Tranquilo Sports Talk, powered by Stay Tranquilo, we have a full slate of conversation around Week 1 of College Football with the big games of the week between UM and UF and FIU and Indiana. The guys also get into the Fedex Championship and who the favorite is this week!Check out the full episode and share with friends…

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Rural Community Health Science, Policy, and the Future: Episode 1 41:13

2h ago41:13

41:13

The 2024 State of the Science Meeting from the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety brought together several researchers and Extension professionals working at the intersection of agricultural health and safety research, policy, and outreach communication. In this episode, three speakers from the meeting reconvene to share…

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Take a walk to reduce low back pain 2:00

5h ago2:00

2:00

Low back pain is an often-chronic condition many accept as just a natural part of aging. But what if ditching low back pain was as simple as taking a walk? A new study suggests it might be. Australian researchers recruited adults who had recently experienced an episode of lower back pain for at least 24 hours and who had no specific diagnosis. Part…

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Take a walk to reduce low back pain 2:00

7d ago2:00

2:00

Low back pain is an often-chronic condition many accept as just a natural part of aging. But what if ditching low back pain was as simple as taking a walk? A new study suggests it might be. Australian researchers recruited adults who had recently experienced an episode of lower back pain for at least 24 hours and who had no specific diagnosis. Part…

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Introducing New PIE Academy Course: Disaster Management and Communication for Agriculture and Natural Resources 12:45

2h ago12:45

12:45

In this episode of Science by the Slice, Dr. Angie Lindsey and Aly Morrison introduce a new course from PIE Academy, the PIE Center’s professional development education component. Dr. Lindsey and Morrison explain the unique needs of agricultural and natural resource (ANR) communities, especially amid the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and how this…

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Study suggests multivitamins’ effectiveness more myth than reality 2:00

2h ago2:00

2:00

Millions of Americans regularly take multivitamins, accepting as fact that the dietary supplement can help them stay healthy and live longer. Consumers reliably scoop them up at the drugstore or supermarket. One estimate pegs the value of the multivitamin market at more than $21 billion. A new study, however, questions their usefulness. National Ca…

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Study suggests multivitamins’ effectiveness more myth than reality 2:00

3h ago2:00

2:00

Millions of Americans regularly take multivitamins, accepting as fact that the dietary supplement can help them stay healthy and live longer. Consumers reliably scoop them up at the drugstore or supermarket. One estimate pegs the value of the multivitamin market at more than $21 billion. A new study, however, questions their usefulness. National Ca…

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New research points to solution for treadmill runners’ shin splints 2:00

3h ago2:00

2:00

For those among us who prefer the steady thrum, pacing, and incline control of a treadmill (and the air conditioning that often comes with it), there can often be an unpleasant tax — shin splints. Now, researchers from the University of Virginia Health System may be onto a treatment plan that protects against this pesky, but common, sports injury. …

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New research points to solution for treadmill runners’ shin splints 2:00

3h ago2:00

2:00

For those among us who prefer the steady thrum, pacing, and incline control of a treadmill (and the air conditioning that often comes with it), there can often be an unpleasant tax — shin splints. Now, researchers from the University of Virginia Health System may be onto a treatment plan that protects against this pesky, but common, sports injury. …

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Avoid the aggressive lone star tick 2:00

12h ago2:00

2:00

Don’t mess with Texas. Not with its ticks, anyway. The lone star tick, once found mostly in the southeastern United States, has been expanding its turf. They’re becoming more common in the Northeast, the Midwest, and even Canada. While its bite isn’t as dangerous as that of the also-common blacklegged tick, which spreads Lyme disease, lone star tic…

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Avoid the aggressive lone star tick 2:00

2h ago2:00

2:00

Don’t mess with Texas. Not with its ticks, anyway. The lone star tick, once found mostly in the southeastern United States, has been expanding its turf. They’re becoming more common in the Northeast, the Midwest, and even Canada. While its bite isn’t as dangerous as that of the also-common blacklegged tick, which spreads Lyme disease, lone star tic…

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Gator Tales #34: Graham Mertz, Shemar James, Daviana Vaka 30:41

7d ago30:41

30:41

The new athletic year begins with Episode 34 of the Gator Tales Podcast with Sean Kelley.In this episode, Kelley sits down with Gators quarterback Graham Mertz and Gators linebacker Shemar James for a combo interview. The three discuss the upcoming season and go into detail about the Gators offense and defense from each of the team leaders' perspec…

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PITBULL STADIUM in Miami AND FIU Football Expectations with Head Coach of FIU Coach MacIntyre 30:28

1h ago30:28

30:28

In this episode of Tranquilo Sports Talk, powered by Stay Tranquilo Network, we are joined by Coach MacIntyre, Head Coach of FIU Football. In our conversation with Coach Mac, we get into:- the new PITBULL STADIUM and Pitbull's deal and contribution- expectations for the 2024 Football season- what Coach Mac has learned from his previous coaching exp…

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Tavares High School Golf 32:30

10h ago32:30

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In this week's show, we interview Tavares High School Golf Coach Matt Griffin and Student-Athletes Lilly Dunn and Sam Langford. Thank you to our sponsors: UF Health Medical Group Orthopaedics: https://ufhealth.org/uf-health-medical-group-orthopaedics Lake Sumter State College: https://www.lssc.edu/ Learn more at: https://www.lakeandsumterstyle.com/…

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Safe summer hikes and high heat 2:00

3h ago2:00

2:00

Summertime is a great time to get outdoors, go hiking, and explore nature. Kids are out of school and vacation season is in full swing. But so is the heat. High temperatures are no joke and can make any hike dangerous — even deadly. Each year, multiple people die from heat exhaustion during hikes and hundreds more are rescued. By taking a few safet…

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Safe summer hikes and high heat 2:00

3h ago2:00

2:00

Summertime is a great time to get outdoors, go hiking, and explore nature. Kids are out of school and vacation season is in full swing. But so is the heat. High temperatures are no joke and can make any hike dangerous — even deadly. Each year, multiple people die from heat exhaustion during hikes and hundreds more are rescued. By taking a few safet…

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You may not need statins if you have high cholesterol 2:00

6h ago2:00

2:00

For millions of Americans, eating oatmeal isn’t enough to lower cholesterol. Many leave the doctor’s office with a high cholesterol diagnosis and a statin prescription. One study from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University reported that by 2019, 818 million people were prescribed statins. But perhaps that number may change. As many as 40% f…

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You may not need statins if you have high cholesterol 2:00

1h ago2:00

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For millions of Americans, eating oatmeal isn’t enough to lower cholesterol. Many leave the doctor’s office with a high cholesterol diagnosis and a statin prescription. One study from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University reported that by 2019, 818 million people were prescribed statins. But perhaps that number may change. As many as 40% f…

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Timing of high BP meds might influence effectiveness 2:00

9d ago2:00

2:00

We all keep time to an internal cellular clock. Our circadian rhythms are tuned to the rotation of the Earth and its cycle of night and day. Still, our clocks aren’t all set to the same hour and minute. Some scientists believe that the biological clock influences whether we are a morning person or a night owl. If you groan and swear at the morning …

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Timing of high BP meds might influence effectiveness 2:00

3h ago2:00

2:00

We all keep time to an internal cellular clock. Our circadian rhythms are tuned to the rotation of the Earth and its cycle of night and day. Still, our clocks aren’t all set to the same hour and minute. Some scientists believe that the biological clock influences whether we are a morning person or a night owl. If you groan and swear at the morning …

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Flossing may one day be easier, thanks to microbots 2:00

18d ago2:00

2:00

The dentist adjusts his instrument in your mouth, frowning. You tense, gripping the armrests. Silence. Then, the dreaded question: “Have you been flossing?” Maybe you have been. Maybe you really, really meant to, but forgot. Or maybe you glance over to the dusty floss pick packet every night … and then you look away. Whether you do, don’t, or won’t…

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Flossing may one day be easier, thanks to microbots 2:00

19h ago2:00

2:00

The dentist adjusts his instrument in your mouth, frowning. You tense, gripping the armrests. Silence. Then, the dreaded question: “Have you been flossing?” Maybe you have been. Maybe you really, really meant to, but forgot. Or maybe you glance over to the dusty floss pick packet every night … and then you look away. Whether you do, don’t, or won’t…

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Lake-Sumter State College 35:30

2h ago35:30

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This week's show features interviews with Alisha Wintersdorf, Head Volleyball Coach & Padraic McMeel, Executive Director of Athletics at Lake-Sumter State College. Thank you to our sponsors: UF Health Medical Group Orthopaedics: https://ufhealth.org/uf-health-medical-group-orthopaedics Lake Sumter State College: https://www.lssc.edu/ Learn more at:…

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mRNA Cancer Vaccines

23h ago

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Elias Sayour, M.D., discusses the challenges of creating therapeutic cancer vaccines, advantages for mRNA vaccines and how to adapt mRNA to treat patients with cancer.By UF Health Shands Hospital

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Sleep is critical in forming memories 2:00

19d ago2:00

2:00

Whether we’re binging one more episode of our favorite TV show, scrolling through social media, or battling insomnia, there are plenty of distractions in today’s world to keep us from sleep. But getting enough sleep is extremely important for a variety of reasons, and two new studies from the University of Michigan show that those who don’t get eno…

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Sleep is critical in forming memories 2:00

3h ago2:00

2:00

Whether we’re binging one more episode of our favorite TV show, scrolling through social media, or battling insomnia, there are plenty of distractions in today’s world to keep us from sleep. But getting enough sleep is extremely important for a variety of reasons, and two new studies from the University of Michigan show that those who don’t get eno…

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Want to lower your risk of death? Women, try a Mediterranean diet. 2:00

8h ago2:00

2:00

If you’re a woman who needs another reason to shovel in those fruits and veggies or forgo that triple fudge brownie, this is it. New research has shown that higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet can reduce overall mortality rates in women by 23%. A study published in JAMA Network followed over 25,000 women for 25 years, observing their food choi…

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Want to lower your risk of death? Women, try a Mediterranean diet. 2:00

4h ago2:00

2:00

If you’re a woman who needs another reason to shovel in those fruits and veggies or forgo that triple fudge brownie, this is it. New research has shown that higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet can reduce overall mortality rates in women by 23%. A study published in JAMA Network followed over 25,000 women for 25 years, observing their food choi…

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Recognizing and treating diabetes in dogs and cats 1:00

20d ago1:00

1:00

Untreated diabetes can be life-threatening to your dog or cat, so it’s important to recognize the signs. Diabetes is more common in cats than dogs, but the signs for both are similar. Excessive drinking and urinating are the most common, but some animals may become ravenous without gaining weight. Any of these signs warrant a trip to your veterinar…

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Horses can be bugged by ticks too 1:00

20d ago1:00

1:00

We spend a lot of time talking about tick prevention in our pets, but these creepy crawlers bother all sorts of animals — including horses. Worse yet, they can transmit dangerous diseases, which in horses include Lyme disease and equine granulocytic [gran-you-low-SIT-ick] anaplasmosis [ann-uh-plaz-MOE-sus]. Horses encounter ticks when they graze or…

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Protecting a horse’s hooves in the heat 1:00

24d ago1:00

1:00

In hot dry weather, your horse’s hooves can really take a beating. Dry, hard ground increases the risk of lameness. Risks are even worse when a horse is exposed to alternating wet and dry conditions — like evening turnout in dew-soaked grass and hot, dry conditions during the day. The cycle causes a horse’s hooves to repeatedly swell and contract, …

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Keeping pets safe in scorching temperatures 1:00

20d ago1:00

1:00

As temperatures break record highs all over the world, it’s more important than ever to protect our pets from the heat. The best way to do that is to keep them cool indoors and provide plenty of fresh water. Pets shouldn’t stay out longer than five or 10 minutes in the midday heat — just long enough to do their business. Morning or evening walks ar…

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Our furry friends are no match for foxtails 1:00

20d ago1:00

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When we call out certain plants for being hazardous to pets, we’re usually talking about toxicity. But with foxtails, it’s all about physical contact. Foxtails are seemingly innocuous seed pods that arise from all sorts of grasses across the U.S. Their salient features are long, sticky fronds that attach to an animal’s fur. From there, pieces of th…

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