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The Life in Media Survey will collect data from thousands of preteens over the next quarter century, measuring how using digital media changes attitude, behavior and health throughout their lives.

Scientists are researching toxins, including what are known as PFAS, in the bay and could create warnings based on what they find.

The course teaches about dealing with mental health obstacles, building healthy teams and supporting employees. Participants learn to recognize mental and behavioral issues.

USF will host the headquarters of the Global Virus Network, and Dr. Robert Gallo will join the medical school's faculty and help develop a nationally competitive virology research program.

The guidance is in stark contrast to statements by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo against vaccination and mask wearing — particularly when it comes to COVID-19.

The state awarded USF $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce. Millions of Floridians live in an area where mental health professionals are sparse.

The Do More, Feel Better program trains seniors to help other older adults plan activities, which can boost mental health.

The program will allow graduates to become credentialed as school psychologists by the Florida Department of Education and become nationally certified school psychologists.

Last year’s sargassum bloom was so big it posed challenges on a hemispheric scale for marine ecosystems and coastal towns. The size of this summer’s fledgling bloom is setting records.

In this five-year, USDA-funded study, scientists hope to improve guidance for how humans interact with wildlife to prevent future disease outbreaks.