Health in a Heartbeat

By UF Health

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Health in a Heartbeat is a daily radio series that features two-minute segments providing consumer-health information and the latest news on medical research, patient-care breakthroughs and health-care industry trends. The series launched in January 2000 and is available at no charge to public radio stations nationwide. It is a unique project offered by University of Florida Health in association with the UF radio stations 89.1 WUFT-FM and 90.1 WJUF-FM. It currently airs in more than 53 cities in 18 states and Washington, D.C., in addition to being available on NPR.org and the NPR One mobile app. Our scripts go through a vigorous research and approval process. Each script is reviewed by University of Florida physicians, UF Health experts and qualified medical editors. This ensures that you are receiving accurate and up-to-date health information.

Episode Date
Centenarians’ blood looks closer to a 40-year-old’s
Apr 30, 2026
Laser-printed gel implant might change bone breaks
Apr 29, 2026
Hand photo may aid disease detection
Apr 28, 2026
Scientists trick bacteria into eating tumors
Apr 27, 2026
Tinnitus impacts jobs for many people
Apr 24, 2026
Sugary drinks linked to anxiety in teens
Apr 23, 2026
What is your state of health?
Apr 22, 2026
Bashing the button: Is ‘snoozing’ good for you?
Apr 21, 2026
Subtle food changes could save lives
Apr 17, 2026
Forever chemicals linked to rapid biological aging
Apr 16, 2026
A not-so-secret treatment for joint pain
Apr 15, 2026
When a ‘clean’ diet gets out of hand
Apr 14, 2026
Study links physical fitness with stress levels
Apr 13, 2026
Study: Green spaces are healthy, with one notable exception
Apr 10, 2026
Gently steering dreams to solve problems
Apr 08, 2026
Study finds red flags for chatbots
Apr 06, 2026
What ape imagination suggests about human play
Apr 03, 2026
Altitude might protect against diabetes
Apr 02, 2026
Office water coolers have high bacteria levels
Mar 31, 2026
Tea benefits you, depending on its form
Mar 30, 2026
How long are you strong?
Mar 27, 2026
Sleep deprivation might cause your brain to switch gears
Mar 26, 2026
Silver nanoparticles target bacteria
Mar 25, 2026
For some, weight-loss drugs’ effects might not last
Mar 24, 2026
Study: COVID-19 mRNA vaccine sparks immune response to cancer
Mar 23, 2026
Morning light for better sleep
Mar 20, 2026
How do you live longer?
Mar 19, 2026
A fast-aging fish sheds light on how kidneys grow old
Mar 18, 2026
Be vigilant to avoid accidental poisoning
Mar 16, 2026
Men and women react differently to partner’s decline
Mar 13, 2026
Your brain on fat
Mar 12, 2026
Drinking for many years linked to increase in rectal cancer
Mar 11, 2026
Crafting benefits mental health
Mar 09, 2026
Cancer rates increase
Mar 06, 2026
Cancer disrupts more than cell production
Mar 05, 2026
Can we drink alcohol safely? A new study says no.
Mar 04, 2026
Is bamboo a delicious superfood?
Mar 03, 2026
Grandparents get cognitive boost from grandkids
Mar 02, 2026
Having a Valentine is a boost to health
Feb 28, 2026
Rising temperatures affecting childhood development, study suggests
Feb 26, 2026
Research links tattoos to higher melanoma risk
Feb 25, 2026
A stinky cure for a stinky problem
Feb 24, 2026
Relationship between sleep and activity not as clear-cut as once thought
Feb 23, 2026
Study settles debate over diet safety for cancer patients
Feb 20, 2026
Kids and cellphones could create more problems than solve them
Feb 19, 2026
Processed foods spike hunger in satiated teens
Feb 18, 2026
Endurance athletes also impacted by menopause, study suggests
Feb 17, 2026
Genetic screening falls short, study finds
Feb 13, 2026
Bad breath? Consider garlic
Feb 12, 2026
A meaty mushroom
Feb 11, 2026
New wave of fentanyl-stimulant ODs among elderly
Feb 10, 2026
New diabetes pill burns fat, preserves muscle
Feb 06, 2026
What is brain rot?
Feb 04, 2026
Your brain’s adolescence, extended
Feb 03, 2026
Is aspirin good for your heart?
Feb 02, 2026
Worrying keeping you from sleep? Try these techniques
Jan 30, 2026
Warmups are a crucial part of working out
Jan 29, 2026
Study: Plant-based ‘meats’ offer no heart benefits
Jan 28, 2026
Internet, lack of trust threatens patient-doctor bond
Jan 27, 2026
Sweat analysis is making strides
Jan 26, 2026
WWII sugar rationing might have protected the hearts of millions
Jan 23, 2026
Shingles shots might offer dementia protection
Jan 22, 2026
Focus on fitness, not the scale
Jan 21, 2026
Lonely marriages can lead to weight gain, health ills
Jan 16, 2026
Study suggests speaking two or more languages slows aging
Jan 15, 2026
Foods for a fitter heart
Jan 14, 2026
What’s behind the old ‘freshman 15’?
Jan 12, 2026
For depression, consider laughing gas
Jan 08, 2026
Everyday physical tasks can boost brain health
Jan 07, 2026
The mental health benefit to a social media break
Jan 06, 2026
Can what we eat impact our anxiety?
Jan 05, 2026
leading a healthy lifestyle requires
Jan 02, 2026
Text to talk? What about text to therapy?
Dec 30, 2025
Sweet treats for better sleep
Dec 29, 2025
Harm from smoking can linger for years
Dec 26, 2025