Imagine the person you love most in the world is gravely ill. What traits would you want your beloved’s physician to possess? That’s a question I ask every new medical student on their first day of class at the UCF College of Medicine. Their answers include traits like compassion, courage, intelligence, commitment and integrity. And this year’s Class of 2020, which joined us … [Read more...]
Sanford Burnham & Florida Hospital Team up to Study Fat Distribution & Body Shapes
People who have apple-shaped bodies carry more weight around their abdomen compared to people with pear-shaped bodies, who carry weight around their hips and thighs. For over 50 years scientists have known that certain body shapes are also associated with health risks—apple shapes (central adiposity) are linked to a higher incidence of several chronic diseases including … [Read more...]
New Lake Nona Shops and Restaurants Officially Announced
After a long awaited official announcement regarding new retail tenants, Tavistock Development Co., officially announced an assortment of new shops and restaurants to occupy Lake Nona. Vickrey Place- The 10,500 square foot shopping center located along Narcoossee Road adjacent to Valencia College. Current leases include Starbucks, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and Jersey … [Read more...]
New Area Nonahood Schools Construction Update
There are two new relief schools under construction in the Nonahood. In mid-July we captured aerial photos of each job site using drone technology. Below are those images along with some of the characteristics for each school. For more information, please visit the Orange County Public Schools' Facilities Services webpage or continue to check Nonahood News for updates. Site … [Read more...]
Sanford Burnham Scientists Discover Potential Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers at the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have identified a new potential target for drugs to prevent type 2 diabetes. A paper published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation shows that blocking a cellular glucose sensor in muscle improves insulin responsiveness. “Our new study shows that a protein called MondoA may serve as a key … [Read more...]
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