UCF Health News

Fatty meats and eggs aren’t the only culprits — highly processed snack foods can raise cholesterol, too. Ariel Mejia, medical director at UCF Health Faculty Physician Practice, shares tips for managing it through diet and lifestyle.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu viruses are detected year-round in the United States but typically circulate during the fall and winter during what’s known as the flu season.

The rebranding comes as the latest step in the development of UCF’s Academic Health Sciences Center, which unites all of the university’s clinical programs.

In recognition of the milestone, black and gold streamers fell from the ceiling — surprising the 123 new Physician Knights and concluding the commencement ceremony.

Civilian astronauts aboard Axiom’s flight will be part of UCF’s first medical studies looking at how space travel impacts the eyes and brain.

The “Orlando Magazine” honors include faculty from the College of Medicine and one from Student Health Services.

Orlando Magazine honors physicians across multiple specialties, many caring for patients at UCF Health

Flu shots are available for free to students at Student Health Services, and employees can also receive the shot there for a cost.

Counting sheep not cutting it? UCF Health suggests these strategies for snoozing more soundly.