Research

Patients with a vitamin D deficiency were four times more likely to be COVID-19 positive than those with a sufficient amount of the crucial vitamin, a unique UF data study finds.

While children are less susceptible to COVID-19, when they do become infected they can be nearly 60% more likely than adults over 60 to infect exposed family members.

The series features an international array of prominent scientists who work in the area of rigor and reproducibility.

In UF's Unstoppable Minds podcast, Dr. Sherrilene Classen discusses her work aimed at empowering older adults to maintain independence.

A simple communication technique between doctor and patient could lead to improved health outcomes for patients with diabetes.

The findings may help with the development of targeted interventions to support people when they may be at greater risk for suicide.

People who received a flu shot in the year before testing positive for the novel coronavirus were nearly two-and-a-half times less likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19.

EGH researchers ask how knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding the COVID-19 pandemic may affect infection rates, and the mental health, of children and their parents.

Infectious disease modeler and biostatistician Ira Longini is applying decades of experience to help design and analyze clinical trials to identify a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.

Which global distribution strategy for a hypothetical COVID-19 vaccine will save the most lives?