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Health in a Heartbeat is a daily radio series that features two-minute segments providing consumer-health information and the latest news on medical research, patient-care breakthroughs and health-care industry trends. The series launched in January 2000 and is available at no charge to public radio stations nationwide. It is a unique project offered by University of Florida Health in association with the UF radio stations 89.1 WUFT-FM and 90.1 WJUF-FM. It currently airs in more than 53 cities in 18 states and Washington, D.C., in addition to being available on NPR.org and the NPR One mobile app. Our scripts go through a vigorous research and approval process. Each script is reviewed by University of Florida physicians, UF Health experts and qualified medical editors. This ensures that you are receiving accurate and up-to-date health information.

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Once-common antibiotic back in action

2026/09/30

Superbugs are a global health threat. Over the years, they have defeated doctors and antibiotics alike. Now, scientists are fighting back. Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in Laurel Hollow,...

New sunscreen eliminates white residue, aims to boost use

2026/09/29

It’s a common annoyance: You slather up sunscreen and rub. And rub. And rub. But still, the white cast that comes with many mineral sunscreens remains, making you look like...

What does sparkling water do to your teeth?

2026/09/28

In a world of delicious, dark sodas and black coffee, teeth can’t catch a break. Whether it’s candy, carbs or acid, they’re fighting tooth and tooth to retain enamel and...

Untreated sleep apnea linked to dramatic cognitive decline

2026/09/25

For the uninitiated and well-oxygenated, sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to stop breathing during sleep. Sufferers rarely know they have it until someone notices them struggling to...

Create your own happiness with a routine

2026/09/24

Do you have trouble sleeping? Are you bothered by aches and pains? Do you feel grumpy more often than not? If your answer to any of these is yes, a...

Posture could impact your mood, study suggests

2026/09/23

If it’s been a minute since your mother told you to sit up straight, let this study serve as your newest reminder. Scientists from McGill University wanted to better understand...

Larkspur and wolfsbane have always been two-faced. They can kill you or heal you.

2026/09/22

For centuries, humans have used these flowering plants as a tool to ward off wolves and to control agricultural pests. Just tiny amounts of the plants cause severe neurotoxicity and...

Miniature brains grown in lab offer hope for Alzheimer’s treatments

2026/09/21

Do you like thinking outside the box? How about thinking inside the petri dish? In a new study from researchers at Johns Hopkins, a team used lab-grown brain cells to...

Microwaves could make healthier french fries

2026/09/18

Everything good comes at a cost — at least when it comes to french fries. The ubiquitous fast food item is one we’ve been trying to duplicate in healthier ways...

Meditation shows results in seven days, small study suggests

2026/09/17

A change in your habits can be hard to stick to — even when it’s for the best. But what if it only took one week to feel results? A...

A new treatment for long COVID offers hope

2026/09/16

Long COVID-19 may be relatively new, but it is far from rare. In the wake of the pandemic, about 6% of the world suffers from the condition, and no specific...

What kids drink now matters later

2026/09/15

If your child gravitates toward soda, sports drinks or sweet fruit juices, you might want to steer them toward water, milk or a piece of fresh fruit instead. An American...

Plastic in blood might be causing some heart problems

2026/09/14

We live in a world of plastic. Plastic production has increased from a mere 1.5 million tons in 1950 to 500 million tons today. And much of that man-made material...

Springing clocks forward in spring might damage eyes

2026/09/09

On the second Sunday of every March at 2 in the morning, the nation’s clocks collectively jump forward an hour. It’s daylight saving time. And for many, it’s a royal...

Many of dementia’s risk factors are avoidable, study suggests

2026/09/07

Among the list of nouns no one wants to experience — food poisoning, wet socks, cancer — dementia stands on its own. The debilitating condition arrives with memory loss, confusion...