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CNBC profiles PhD graduate and family’s obesity journey

The video shows Dr. Heeren and her family discussing their weight management journeys and recent adoption of injectable diabetes medications. You may notice scenes at the University of Florida where Dr. Heeren is jogging and playing tennis on campus.

Frail patients with breast cancer at risk for heart disease

Women undergoing treatments following breast cancer surgery may face a significant risk of heart disease, according to new findings from a research team at the University of Florida. The study found that 20 percent of post-operative breast cancer patients experienced heart problems after receiving secondary treatments such as chemotherapy.

New trajectory for cancer

Jamie Hensley, MHCM, CCRP, navigated booths where community health educators shared cancer prevention tips and screening guidelines, and outreach workers stacked giveaway boxes full of vegetables and food staples. 

The HOBI Year that was 2024

The year that was 2024 brings inspiration and excitement about what could happen at HOBI in the coming year of 2025.

Big data allows researchers to analyze income inequality gap

University of Florida researchers, led by Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Law Edo Navot, Ph.D., will conduct a first of its kind study to search for the root causes behind income inequality, supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

HOBI holiday donation drive for Peaceful Paths

Now through December 17, 2024 Join us this holiday season in supporting Peaceful Paths’ Holiday Giving 2024 donation drive! Donations will help their team support over 200 families this holiday season in the following ways! Peaceful Paths is a certified domestic…

In Memoriam: Shirley Bloodworth

Many fond memories have been shared since we learned about the passing of Shirley Bloodworth. Shirley was employed as a Community Scientist since 2015 and provided health care advice for several entities at the University of Florida.