When the potentially record-high heat wave swept Florida in July, thousands of corals were rescued and relocated to land-based facilities to avoid bleaching. Now as the temperature drops to normal levels, healthy corals are ready to go back to their offshore nurseries. Bleaching may be deadly for corals. When water …
Read More »National Cancer Institute awards $3.2 million for research of study of medical cannabis in breast cancer treatment
Breast cancer patients have become a rapidly growing segment of medical cannabis users in the country. But while cannabis has shown promise in symptom management, it is not considered a cure for cancer for now. The need for comprehensive research to understand the benefits and potential harm of medical cannabis …
Read More »Moms Demand Action panel discussion offers insights on gun violence
Resli Ward is no stranger to advocating against gun violence. Five years ago, she and four other Gainesville teenagers shared their concerns with a Florida congressman. But as she prepared her remarks this time, the University of Florida freshman grappled with the weight of the issue. “When I think too …
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