Air pollution may create U.S. ‘hot spots’ for Parkinson’s risk
Dr. Michael Okun commented for HealthDay article about a new study looking into pollution’s impact on Parkinson’s diagnoses.
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Pentagon warns poppy seeds might cause troops to fail drug tests
Dr. Gary Reisfield commented for a Washington Post article about the potential for poppy seeds to cause a positive drug test.
What it feels like when your mental health condition becomes a punchline
In a CNBC Make It article, Dr. Carol Mathews discusses the tendency to label behavior and potential consequences of doing so.
Medical community hopeful following FDA’s accelerated approval for Alzheimer’s disease treatment
Drs. Steven DeKosky and Glenn Smith discuss Lecanemab for WUFT article.
Helping people around us
Department of psychiatry builds community engagement cornerstone through growing number of outreach programs
Women of Neuro: Dr. Anna Khanna
We’re highlighting women leading our neuro research efforts at the University of Florida. Next, we're highlighting Dr. Anna Khanna, medical director of UF Health Shands Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Ultra-processed may contribute to cognitive decline
In The Conversation, Dr. Sara Burke discusses current studies into ultra-processed foods, brain-healthy diets and the need for more research.
Behind the Scenes with Kate Casey-Sawicki
We’re highlighting an employee who plays a key role in the research efforts happening at the BREATHE and BRAIN Centers.
Active aging extends vibrancy for seniors
Drs. Stephen Anton and Adam Woods featured in Mainstreet Daily News story about local efforts to promote healthy aging.
Celine Dion’s diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome brought a rare neurological diagnosis into the public eye – two neurologists explain the science behind it
In The Conversation, Drs. Bhavana Patel and Torge Rempe explain stiff person syndrome, its symptoms, treatment approaches and more.
