UF Health Podcasts

Adapting a diagnostic tool for dogs with seizures 03.06.2026 ↓

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

Outdoor pet cats just as likely to bring home pathogens as ferals 02.06.2026 ↓

Look what the cat dragged in. It isn’t pretty. Our beloved pet felines, when…

Protect your pooch against the spread of canine distemper 02.06.2026 ↓

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

Could meat decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s? 01.06.2026 ↓

As kids, we all remember the phrase “eat your veggies.” Now, new research from…

The Canine Brains Project: learning what makes dogs dogs 01.06.2026 ↓

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

Study: Yaks might hold key to multiple sclerosis cure 29.05.2026 ↓

A cure for neurodegenerative diseases might be frolicking through the mountains. New research from…

Study: Some on weight-loss drugs quit without regaining pounds 28.05.2026 ↓

We are in the midst of a weight-loss revolution. Drugs with the active ingredients…

A simple guide to strength 27.05.2026 ↓

There are pushups, pirouettes and pumping iron. Calisthenics, curls and CrossFit. Whatever your preferred…

Weight loss drugs might help heart heal 26.05.2026 ↓

Since its FDA approval in December 2017, Ozempic, an injectable semaglutide originally intended for…

Blood tests can catch liver disease before symptoms 25.05.2026 ↓

Of the human body’s many organs, the liver is arguably one of the hardest…

Kimchi probiotics fight nanoplastics 22.05.2026 ↓

Kimchi, a Korean dish made of fermented vegetables like cabbage, is known for packing…

Surface Matters: Seeing Eye to Eye on Ocular Surface Disease Treatment 22.05.2026 ↓

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

To hear better, keep eyes open 21.05.2026 ↓

Throughout our lives, we encounter health information from less-than-official sources. Maybe a grandparent, or…

The gut-brain connection 20.05.2026 ↓

Remember those “butterflies” you felt in your stomach before giving a big presentation? Or…

Botanical gardens boost mental well-being 19.05.2026 ↓

Feeling unwell? Your doctor might recommend a “green prescription.” New research from the Chinese…

Eye ‘floaters’: don’t take them lightly 18.05.2026 ↓

The first time you’re gazing at something and notice a speck that shouldn’t be…

A living replacement for eye drops 15.05.2026 ↓

This eye medication is alive. Anyone with a corneal injury or chronic ocular surface…

Toxocariasis can affect pets and people too 15.05.2026 ↓

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

Economic strain can damage children’s bodies 14.05.2026 ↓

An American presidential campaign of the 1990s proclaimed, “It’s the economy, stupid” as its…

Pets delight in spring, but it’s not all fun and games 13.05.2026 ↓

Our pets love springtime just as much as we do. But even in balmy…

Cold weather linked to more heart deaths than heat 12.05.2026 ↓

Every time a heat wave is on the way, alerts go out, warning that…

Disposing of your pet’s old medications 12.05.2026 ↓

Hanging on to your pet’s old medications can be risky, but what’s the best…

Humans trending toward carbon dioxide overload 11.05.2026 ↓

The human body has been fine-tuned over millions of years of evolution. Like all…

The plight of the pangolins 11.05.2026 ↓

Each year, thousands of animal and plant species are objects of illegal wildlife trafficking.…

Canine freeze-dried plasma available for emergencies 10.05.2026 ↓

Recently, dogs in need of critical first aid have received some positive news. Following…