News: Health Sciences
Men’s Health Encompasses A Wide Variety of Topics and Concerns
In 1948, the World Health Organization defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Often, men’s health...
Why Are COVID-19 Cases Trending Younger? Expert Blames Invincibility Mindset.
With the age of new coronavirus cases trending younger across Florida, health experts are digging into why this is happening. Health officials told Spectrum News that people in the 18-35...
Health Sciences Alumnus Shares How Getting Involved Helped Him Find His Passions
Growing up, Taylor Duffy ‘20 was on track to become a professional tennis player. At the age of 16, he was nationally ranked and seemed destined to continue his trajectory....
A Message from Our Dean on Our Commitment to Stand Up for What Is Right
Dear CHPS students, faculty and staff- The heartbreaking events of the past week emphasize the significant and persistent racial injustices that exist in our nation. I share in your feelings...
Three CHPS Alumni Recognized as UCF 30 Under 30 Award 2020 Winners
Bold. Innovative. Excellent. Each year, UCF Alumni honors the best of what the university has to offer with its 30 Under 30 awards. These Knights are beacons of the UCF...
UCF Experts Provide Tips to Maximize Employee Health and Efficiency
Now, more than ever, it is critical for employees to take care of themselves. Several experts in the College of Health Professions and Sciences at the University of Central Florida...
UCF Students Form Organization to Work Together Against COVID-19
Victoria Orindas (center), Daniela Vulpe (right) and their Orlando Against Coronavirus volunteer crew have created and distributed masks, personalized cards and food packages for the homeless, and have organized book...
UCF Grad Works at Johns Hopkins Hospital to Prevent and Control COVID-19 Spread
After studying health sciences at UCF, Frankie Catalfumo ’13 is using his expertise as an infection control epidemiologist to keep patients and hospital staff safe at the Baltimore hospital.
Health Sciences Student Karina Castro Named to 2020 Knight of Distinction Program
Karina Castro, a first-year health sciences student, has taken a step forward in her academic career at UCF and has been selected as a Knight of Distinction. The Knights of...
New Program Teaches Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder How To Eat Healthy
Overweight and obesity are common conditions in the U.S. pediatric population, but children with autism spectrum disorder have a 41 percent greater chance of having these health conditions than their...
