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Exterior of Tampa General Hospital

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth specialties shine in new rankings, Tampa General named top hospital in Tampa Bay

Tampa General Hospital has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in Tampa Bay for the 10th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings. TGH also earned national Top 50 recognition in six specialties – all led or co-led by ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth faculty – including OB-GYN, which rose to No. 5 in the nation and remains Florida’s top-ranked program.

July 29, 2025ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

Patient gets her hearing examined by ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth audiologist

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth clinical trial reveals how hearing aids improve brain health and quality of life

The clinical trial shows that even mild hearing loss, when treated with hearing aids and expert support, can boost mood, increase activity and reduce the risk of falling. The findings support growing evidence that better hearing promotes healthier aging.

July 15, 2025Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

Entrance to the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

Three distinguished ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏfaculty innovators selected for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

Their innovations have led to important advancements in health care, dental technology and cancer treatment.

May 19, 2025Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth researcher Hariom Yadav

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth researchers developing probiotic cocktail that may help ward off dementia

If unhealthy viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of dementia, can scientists find the right mix of "good" bacteria to lower the risk of cognitive decline? ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearcher Hariom Yadav has developed a promising cocktail.

May 6, 2025Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

Bacteria

The gut-brain connection: Harmful viruses in the gut may contribute to dementia

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers have discovered harmful viruses in the gut change as people age, attacking other microorganisms in the gut in a pattern linked to increased risk of dementia.

April 29, 2025Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

Graphic that says ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMorsani College of Medicine No. 1 medical school in Florida

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth Morsani College of Medicine named top medical school in Florida and among nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth Morsani College of Medicine has been ranked the No. 1 medical school in Florida and among just 16 in the U.S. to earn a prestigious Tier 1 designation by U.S. News & World Report. With record-breaking research funding and elite student achievement, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth continues to drive innovation in medical education, research and patient care.

April 8, 2025ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth, University News

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudent shares her excitement over matching with her medical school

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth Morsani College of Medicine students celebrate ‘magical’ Match Day

Nearly 200 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudents joined thousands of medical students across the country in simultaneously learning where they will spend the next chapter of their careers training in their chosen specialties. For these students, the moment marked the culmination of years of rigorous study, clinical training and a highly competitive application process.

March 24, 2025Student Success, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

3-D printed heart

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏranks among top 20 public universities for new patents

Based on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.

March 11, 2025Research and Innovation

Dr. Yael Bensoussan from ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

How Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏto detect disease

Dr. Yael Bensoussan didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.

March 7, 2025Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

woman in the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth lab

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth establishes new center to advance hypertension and kidney disease research

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏhas launched a new Hypertension and Kidney Research Center, which will serve as an interdisciplinary hub for cutting-edge medical research into one of the state’s most pressing health challenges.

February 18, 2025ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

Researchers in a chicken farm

How worried should we be about avian flu?

Experts from ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds and how they're working to prevent its spread to humans.

January 14, 2025Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

two people exchanging a gift

How gift giving boosts your health and well-being

A ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth expert explains how the simple act of giving can do more than spread holiday cheer and why it is the best gift you can give yourself this season.

December 19, 2024Research and Innovation

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