UF Health Podcasts

When it comes to testing bear-resistant camping equipment, the bears have the last word.…

The oddest of odd animals on earth has to be the platypus. It’s a…

While pet-proofing our homes, potential exposure to heavy metals often escapes our notice —…

Creative benefit packages are becoming more common in today’s workplace. Some companies are offering…

Tetanus is caused by bacteria that live in soil and manure, lying in wait…

Colic — or abdominal pain resulting from gastrointestinal conditions — is one of the…

Did you know that some of the longest animal migrations in the world are…

Many dogs don’t miss a trick, especially when it comes to behavior repeated right…

Both animals and people can overdose on opioids, like fentanyl or heroine. Dogs —…

Canine epilepsy, which results in chronic intermittent seizure activity, is the most common neurologic…

Spring and summer are boom times for newborn wildlife like raccoons, foxes, skunks and…

For those of you pooch parents who really want to get inside the mind…

Spring may feel fresh and bright, but the dry air and surges of pollen…

You may think of Toxocara, or roundworms, as parasites that only affect dogs and…

Both people and dogs can suffer from seasonal allergies — it’s just that they’re…

Becoming a centenarian is a big deal. It vaults you into a select group that few reach. Just imagine: If you were born in 1926 and were celebrating your 100th...

How nice would it be to make a healthy change to your diet without realizing it? Two new research studies show how tiny, almost unnoticeable changes could lower sodium levels...

If we’re lucky, most of us will notice our bodies aging gracefully. But new research suggests we might have more factors to contend with than just the ravages of time....

If you experience osteoarthritis, you’re in good — and widespread — company. By 2050, millions of people are slated to experience joint pain. The privilege of growing older and wiser...

An obsession can be a bad thing, even if it masquerades as something laudable. And that is what makes orthorexia nervosa one of the trickiest eating disorders to contend with....

High anxiety is a modern scourge. Part of it stems from the outrage manufactured by social media and the 24/7 news cycle. We can seldom outrun the reach of our...

Researchers have long told us that green spaces are healthy. And who could argue that spending time in a woodsy place is better than a stroll along a crowded city...

Waking up with a yawn, you wonder what on earth possessed you to dream you were in a kennel. Then, your better half asks if you heard the neighbor’s dogs...

  Is using a robot pal to talk about your worries or ask for advice a good idea? A new study from researchers in Denmark suggests those questions may have...

It looks like we’re not the only ones playing pretend. A new study from Johns Hopkins University delved into the imagination capabilities of a 43-year-old bonobo named Kanzi — and...

Many families are hesitant to introduce more paws into their homes, unaware that they…

Trying to avoid diabetes? Take a hike. No, really. A new study from researchers at Gladstone Institutes explains why folks living at a high altitude tend to develop diabetes much...

Here’s something to talk about around the office water cooler: Office water coolers aren’t as clean as they could be. A paper published in the journal AIMS Microbiology reported some...

How do you take your tea? With milk and a little sugar? Maybe some cream? A jug of it, iced? A can from the gas station? With biscuits, perhaps. Or...

Face it: You’ve peaked. Well, maybe not. It all depends on your lifestyle. Researchers from Sweden followed adults over the course of 47 years to pinpoint when our bodies —...

Burning the midnight oil? Pulling an all-nighter? There’s more than one way to describe staying up late, and there’s also more than one consequence. Trouble staying focused is one of...

Silver bullets supposedly kill werewolves, should you ever meet one. But the battle’s a little more complicated when it comes to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Scientists are focused on harnessing silver’s antibacterial...

Weight-loss drugs are wildly popular. So much so that a recent study found about 1 in 8 Americans have tried them. The high demand initially led to nationwide shortages that...

When treating lung and skin cancers, doctors frequently attempt to trigger the body’s immune system with drugs to help it recognize and attack cancer cells. But in advanced stages of...

It turns out the popular phrase “rise and shine” isn’t just a saying — it’s also science. New research suggests catching some morning sunshine might be the key to improving your sleep, mood and overall health. A 2024 study in Brazil observed 1,700 adults’ sunlight exposure and sleeping...

What is the secret to a longer life? Well, we know the fountain of youth is probably not going to work. You could always eat an apple a day, or...

A fish whose life is the precise inverse of Benjamin Button’s might be the key to understanding how our kidneys age. The African turquoise killifish is a brightly colored fish...

Welcome to National Poison Prevention Week, an event created by Congress and used to publicize household dangers for a good 64 years now. It serves as a good reminder to...

How you react to a life partner’s cognitive decline may depend a great deal on whether you are male or female. A recent study from the universities of Wisconsin and...

Diagnostic laboratories are a key part of the veterinary care team, but one most…

The new year is speeding up. Somehow, it’s March already. Many of us might be toying with the idea of augmenting our formerly rigorous — maybe overly ambitious — New...

Despite the prevalence of TV characters brooding over a glass filled with amber liquid, or the number of dish towels available with “wine mom” graphics, drinking regularly does impact your...

For many, our days in art class are long behind us. Those macaroni necklaces, finger paintings and paper collages are now distant memories from childhood. As we grow older, responsibilities...

Thanks to our genes, the environment and our lifestyles, cancer cases have more than doubled worldwide since 1990. And the disease, in all its forms, is on track to rise...

Genetic testing can play a valuable role in human and animal health, alike. Canine…

Cancer, the emperor of all maladies, has a deservedly bad reputation. Its treatments are punishing; its prognosis dependent on how willing the cancer is to be caught early, or on...

Americans drink an average of about 2½ gallons of alcohol a year. An analysis of 62 research studies says it’s not safe. The thread that runs through those previous studies...

Giant pandas might be onto something. Move over, broccoli. Bamboo is the latest superfood identified by scientists. Bamboo shoots have been part of the human diet in Asia for ages....

It might not seem like it at the time if the grandkids are making a ruckus. But babysitting them might be good for Grandma and Grandpa’s brains. A recent study...

It’s probably never going to replace a visit to the gym as a weight-loss strategy. But as we approach another Valentine’s Day, it’s good to remember that kissing your significant...