Author: April Reese Sorrow

UGA researchers identify brain pathway triggering impulsive eating

New research from the University of Georgia has identified the neural pathways in an insect…
New rabies vaccine could reduce cost, risk

Researchers at the University of Georgia used a common dog disease-canine parainfluenza-to build a new…
New research offers targets for stroke treatments

New UGA research identifies the mechanisms responsible for regenerating blood vessels in the brain.
Perception vs. reality

New research from the College of Public Health exposes a large discrepancy in the length…
New drug targets found for treatment of prostate cancer

Prostate cancer cells need certain enzymes to grow tumors, and an often overlooked enzyme-Pak1-is key…
Portuguese program sending first class to Brazil in February

Twelve students seeking to internationalize their UGA education in Brazil will head south of the…
One-third of dating teens report violence in their relationships

Nearly a third of those dating in middle and high school report abusive relationships, according…
Patient expectations of acute bronchitis not consistent with the best evidence

New research from the University of Georgia exposes a large discrepancy in the length of…
UGA research offers new targets for stroke treatments

New research from the University of Georgia identifies the mechanisms responsible for regenerating blood vessels…
Social support has buffering role on poor diet behaviors, UGA study shows

Older African Americans who are dissatisfied with their lives tend to choose diets high in…
Heart and mind

Psychological factors can have as much—or more—impact on pediatric chest pain as physical ones, a…
Study finds that glucose mouth rinse boosts self-control

To boost self-control, gargle sugar water. According to a study co-authored by UGA professor of…
Global perspective: UGA ranks high in Open Doors study-abroad report

UGA students are gaining the experiences they need to thrive in today’s global society…
Vogel’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ to air on WUGA-TV

A song cycle by the University of Georgia’s Roger C. Vogel, “Things Fall Apart” will…
WUGA-TV to broadcast ‘Troxler’s Truckers: Memories of Vietnam’

WUGA-TV, the public television station owned and operated by the University of Georgia, will present…
UGA study finds anxiety linked to chest pain in children

Psychological factors can have as much-or more-impact on pediatric chest pain as physical ones, a…
UGA holds 12th spot on Open Doors 2012 study abroad list

University of Georgia students are gaining the experiences they need to thrive in today’s global…
Benefits analysis

For the nearly 62 million Americans infected with influenza each year, oseltamivir, commonly called Tamiflu,…
Sugar boosts self-control, UGA study says

To boost self-control, gargle sugar water. According to a study co-authored by University of Georgia…
UGA to host peace studies expert Galtung Nov. 15

The University of Georgia will host Johan Galtung, world-renowned professor of sociology and mathematics and…
Protect and defend

In 1906, when Alois Alzheimer discovered the neurodegenerative disease that would later be named for…
Rap session: Professor helps future social workers learn to confront abuse

It is not easy to talk about, but people abuse one another. Luckily, Jennifer Elkins…
Tamiflu doesn’t offer relief promised, says UGA study

For the nearly 62 million Americans infected with influenza each year, oseltamivir, commonly called Tamiflu,…
Face value

There is no fountain of youth. But, there are plenty of cosmetic companies standing by…