Health and Science

Gas prices are continuing to rise and as many know, petroleum is not a resource that will be around forever. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Samantha Taub reports, new alternative fuel developments are getting a boost at the University of Florida with federal grant money. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/BIOMASSWRAP.mp3]

Smoking hookah is becoming a new social fad in Gainesville. But as Florida’s 89.1’s Lauren Buchwald reports, a recent study reveals hookah smoking is not a harmless alternative to cigarette smoking. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/BuchwaldProjectfinal.mp3]

As the Florida Legislature comes to the end of its latest session, abortion laws in Florida will be affected. WUFT-FM’s Dan Katz reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/fpabortionforweb.mp3]

The Florida Senate has unanimously passed legislation to crack down on the state’s growing pill mill problem. The latest version of the bill will now get sent back to the House. This proposal does include the prescription drug monitoring database touted by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.

High bacterial counts found at the Fort Island Gulf Beach Park will keep swimmers out of the water until at least next Wednesday when the beach can be retested. The weekly Health Department tests showed bacteria counts over the state standards. Citrus County spokesman Jim Hunter says the results indicated …

University of Florida researcher and principal investigator, David Reisman says a new discovery shows that when variations of a certain protein in a person’s cells are too quiet, it may add to the risk that someone will develop lung cancer. Dr. Reisman spoke with WUFT-FM’s Brittany Thompson [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/REISMANQnA.mp3]

A study done by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development shows the United States has a high rate of single-parenthood. According to the study the U-S has the highest rate with single parents raising 25% of children. Though the economy is causing much financial strain on single-care-givers and families, …

The Protecting Alachua County from Flu immunization program is gaining national recognition. The community partnership helped immunize 50% of Alachua County’s elementary and middle school students. Program Coordinator Cuc Tran says it’s important to focus on protecting this age group. “Before it used to be immunize the elderly because they …

When the economy turns, it can be difficult to keep food on the table. The Florida Department of Education says more than 90 percent of students at Rawlings Elementary School are eligible for free or reduced lunch because of the economic situation at home… but as we head in to …

Alachua County’s action against the flu has earned national recognition. The“Protecting Alachua County from Flu” program helped immunize 50% of the county’s elementary and middle school students. Program coordinator Cuc Tran says it’s important to focus on protecting this age group. “Before, it used to be immunize the elderly folks, …