Scientists Helped Florida Panther Improve DNA

A paper published in the journal “Science” on Friday focuses on the long-term efforts of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and partner agencies to improve the health of the Florida panther population. Through a process called genetic restoration, scientists have helped increase the population of 20 to 30 animals in the early [...]

New Odor Sensor Found in Mosquitoes

New Odor Sensor Found in Mosquitoes Vanderbilt University researchers have identified a new odor receptor on the antennae of A. gambiae, which could help explain how the mosquitoes find humans. Credit: Laurence Zwiebel, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University Researchers at Vanderbilt University have identified a new family of odor sensors that mosquitoes use to locate their prey. [...]

HHS Awards Nearly $100 Million in Grants for Public Health and Prevention Priorities

The Affordable Care Act’s Prevention and Public Health Fund grants will support state and community efforts to fight obesity, increase HIV testing, promote tobacco quit lines, expand mental health and substance abuse programs and track, monitor and res…

Delayed Puperty in Girls Linked to High Levels of Lead, Cadmium

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions have found that exposure to lead in childhood may delay the onset of puberty in young girls, with higher doses increasing the chance for later maturation. The researchers analyzed data on blood drawn from more than 700 girls ages 6 to 11. They found that [...]

“Rescuing” Baby Wildlife Unnecessary

This time of year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) begins getting calls about “abandoned” baby wild animals that well-meaning people believe are in need of rescue. These rescues are unnecessary, and they actually may do more harm than good. After giving birth, adult wildlife must forage to provide food for themselves and [...]

New Study Says Stress May Delay Women Getting Pregnant

Women with high levels of substance indicating stress less likely to conceive A study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and the University of Oxford supports the widespread belief that stress may reduce a woman’s chance of becoming pregnant. The study is the first of its kind to document, among women without a [...]

Treating High Cholesterol

Navigating the Healthcare System Treating High Cholesterol By Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D. August 3, 2010 If you’re older than 45, there’s a good chance that you or someone you know has high cholesterol. It’s so common that treating high cholesterol led to 44 million doctor visits in 2006. High cholesterol may be widespread, but understanding [...]

Free Food Friday in Glades County

The Glades County Health Department, Harry Chapin Food Bank, The Salvation Army, United Way and other human service agencies will hold a food distribution and health and human services event on Friday, July 30th at the Glades County Health Department in Moore Haven.  The Health Department is located at 956 US Hwy 27 in Moore [...]

Rabid Bat Confirmed in Estero Area

Fort Myers, FL – A rabid bat was identified in the Estero area.  Individuals who had contact with the bat have been notified by the health department and they will be treated with vaccinations. “Rabies is a fatal disease.  There is no known cure for rabies, only vaccination.  Therefore, it is critical that people not [...]

Florida College System Tops National Rankings for Eighth Straight Year

~ More than 52,000 associate degrees awarded through unwavering commitment to open-door policy ~ For the eighth year in a row, The Florida College System ranks among the top producers of associate degrees in the nation according to Community College Week’s annual Top 10 report.  Despite record student enrollment and increasing budget concerns the report, [...]

« Previous Page — Next Page »