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Latest Research Articles

Hispanics' Consumer Confidence Remains Steady in Third Quarter

By | October 21, 2021

Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics remained mostly stable in the third quarter, despite the supply-chain crisis, increased labor movement activities, and other economic turmoil.

Older African Americans More Physically Active in Green Neighborhoods

By | October 19, 2021

×ó°®ÊÓÆµ researchers are the first to conduct a nationally representative study of neighborhood open spaces and neighborhood-based walking in older adults in the United States.

Even Colleges with 100 Percent Vaccine Rates Need COVID-19 Testing

By | October 18, 2021

An analytical study examined levels of vaccine efficacy and mitigation strategies including testing and quarantine in 5,000 fully-vaccinated simulated undergraduate students.

×ó°®ÊÓÆµ Receives U.S. DOE Exploratory Grant for Novel Radar Prototype

By | October 14, 2021

Researchers are developing a novel, ground-penetrating radar prototype mounted on a small, unoccupied aircraft system to detect areas of increased greenhouse gases emissions in Florida's Everglades.

Eliminate COVID-19? It's Possible Based on New Mathematical Models

By | October 13, 2021

Using a novel mathematical framework, a first-of-its-kind ×ó°®ÊÓÆµ study reveals the effects of social distancing on infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and the role of the economy.

Molecular Study Finds IRL Green Sea Turtles Biologically Stressed

By | October 12, 2021

×ó°®ÊÓÆµ researchers have found that green sea turtles in the heavily polluted Indian River Lagoon have compromised immune function, which makes them more vulnerable to tumors.

Sleep Research Earns ×ó°®ÊÓÆµ Scientist 'Alzheimer's Association' Award

By | October 6, 2021

Carmen Varela, Ph.D., is developing non-invasive methods to monitor sleep quality and brain health aimed at advancing new approaches to prevent Alzheimer's disease.

×ó°®ÊÓÆµ Study: COVID-19 Especially Harmful in at-Risk Communities

By | October 5, 2021

Florida communities struggling with health and social challenges before the COVID-19 pandemic bear disproportionate risk of infection and death, according to a new study.

Breastfeeding Status and Duration Impact Postpartum Depression Risk

By | September 30, 2021

A nursing study is the first to examine current breastfeeding status in association with postpartum depression risk in a dataset of 29,685 American women, revealing the significant benefits of breastfeeding.

EMS Ketamine Use on Patients on Cocaine Raises Intubation 5.75-fold

By | September 29, 2021

×ó°®ÊÓÆµ Schmidt College of Medicine researchers explored the sedative used by EMS for 'excited delirium,' a form of aggressive behavior, and the effects of illicit substances on ensuing hospital intubations.

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