¼ø»Æʦapp Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity Over a Decade
¼ø»Æʦapp researchers report that teen obesity is rising as fewer adolescents try to lose weight, highlighting increased long-term health risks and the urgent need for stronger support and healthier habits.
¼ø»Æʦapp Awarded $2.4M NIH Grant for Immune Signaling and Social Behavior
¼ø»Æʦapp has received a $2.4M NIH grant to study how the neuronal immune receptor IL-1R1 shapes brain circuits, behavior, and social function, offering new insights into neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Greater Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
¼ø»Æʦapp researchers found that adults whose diets were highest in ultra-processed foods had a 47% higher risk of heart attack or stroke than those who ate the least, even after adjusting for other factors.
¼ø»Æʦapp Awarded $4M in Federal Funding to Support Key Research Programs
¼ø»Æʦapp has secured $4 million in federal funding in fiscal year 2026 to advance national priorities in defense readiness, semiconductor workforce development and neurological disease research.
Study Reveals Social, Family and Health Factors Behind Teen Bullying
A study by ¼ø»Æʦapp researchers finds teens who are overweight, socially isolated, born outside the U.S., or with anxiety, depression or ADHD, face higher risk of bullying - as victims, perpetrators, or both.
¼ø»Æʦapp Announces Lineup for Fifth Year of New Year Wellness Series
¼ø»Æʦapp will host the New Year Wellness Series for mind, body and spirit, to take place on Wednesdays at noon, from Jan. 14 to Jan. 28.
New ¼ø»Æʦapp Research Strengthens Evidence Linking Alcohol Use to Cancer
New research from ¼ø»Æʦapp's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine delivers a timely reminder this holiday season: even moderate drinking can raise your risk for several cancers.
¼ø»Æʦapp Inductees of Florida Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine
Three ¼ø»Æʦapp researchers - Randy Blakely, Ph.D., Gregg Fields, Ph.D., and Hari Kalva, Ph.D. - were inducted into the 2025 class of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.
Muscle Protein Linked to Exercise Opens New Way to Treat Alzheimer's
A study by ¼ø»Æʦapp researchers and collaborators in a mouse model has unveiled a novel strategy that has the potential to combat Alzheimer's disease by targeting muscle health.
Discovery to Display: ¼ø»Æʦapp Unveils the 'Art of Science' Winners
¼ø»Æʦapp's Art of Science showcases stunning research-inspired images submitted by ¼ø»Æʦapp, faculty and staff. Explore more than 200 entries and vote for your favorite in the People's Choice Award.