Health in a Heartbeat
Airs twice a day on weekdays, once during Morning Edition and after the PBS NewsHour on WUFT 89.1 and 90.1
Health in a Heartbeat is a credible source of health information that inspires and informs listeners and satisfies their growing appetite for news they can use. For more than 10 years Health in a Heartbeat has offered a daily dose of medical wisdom.
Produced by the UF Health and WUFT-FM and voiced by Sue Wagner.
Recent Episodes
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Kids will be kids, and that means broken bones can and will happen — sometimes in the most unexpected ways. As adults, of course we sympathize with our children and...
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For those recovering from spinal surgery, the process can be lengthy — and precarious, as patients try to circumvent infection and regain mobility. A key hiccup? The ever-present risk of...
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Believe it or not, slap fighting is a thing, a relatively new sport with its own fanbase. Televised competitions are common. Don’t mistake a slap, however, as a harmless alternative...
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Think your child’s bad mood is just an unavoidable phase? Perhaps give some thought to limiting their screen time. A new study shows that reducing children’s leisure time on screens...
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For the first time in more than 30 years, there is a new option for antipsychotic treatment. The Food and Drug Administration approved the drug Cobenfy [Co-ben-feye] to treat schizophrenia...
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From “Green Acres” to “Northern Exposure” or even “The Simple Life,” television plots that see their subjects leaving the bustling city for life in the quiet country are kind of...
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Wash your hands often, cover your coughs and sneezes, and don’t share drinking cups and other utensils. Those are several simple tips for your young child as they go to...
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Although obesity remains one of our most pressing global health concerns, new research reveals an interesting twist: The social and health challenges those with obesity face may be less severe...
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There might be a way to relieve pain without money and medication, and it might just blow your mind. A new study suggests mindfulness meditation is more effective at relieving...
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It’s tragedy enough when the winds and storm surge of cyclones like Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton kill people and upend communities along their meandering paths. Unfortunately, research shows their...