Author: Lauren Baggett
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Professor guides students through disease modeling
Andreas Handel’s approach makes complicated concepts easier to understand.
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Meal prep can mean healthier meal plans in face of stress
Study explores how daily hassles can affect food consumption behaviors.
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Researcher to study impact of online dating abuse
CDC grant will support study on how cyber dating abuse impacts marginalized teens.
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Annual conference highlights communication and building trust in addressing COVID-19, racial equity
The College of Public Health hosted its ninth annual State of the Public’s Health Conference…
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Kids with special needs still face care gaps
Research shows need for better support for vulnerable families.
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When you have a stroke may determine if you survive
Telestroke care networks are a potential solution to the ‘weekend effect.’
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Office location linked to body size, study finds
The farther you are from common spaces is related to body fat.
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Study supports airborne spread of COVID-19 indoors
Researchers linked an outbreak to a source patient who spread the virus.
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Outdoor exercise beneficial, especially during COVID-19
Physical activity is important for maintaining physical, mental well-being.
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Researchers track COVID-19 in Athens wastewater
Sewage samples tell scientists a lot about a population.
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Distancing reduced spread of COVID-19 in Athens
New UGA study shows that mandatory policies can slow coronavirus.
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Aging experts call for more dementia care training
UGA professor weighs in on Georgia’s training needs.
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Older adults feeling stressed, yet resilient
UGA research analyzes feelings of loneliness in the time of COVID-19.
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Dealing with grief in the time of COVID-19
UGA expert discusses how pandemic has changed how we grieve.
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Study finds weight loss surgery cost disparity
As bariatric surgeries grow, low-income patients are paying more.
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Light drinking may protect brain function
UGA study shows that for older people it could help cognitive condition.
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Study reveals birth defects caused by flame retardant
Research focuses on man’s exposure prior to contraception.
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Researchers map unequal impact of COVID-19
Vulnerable counties in South Georgia are getting hit the hardest.
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Study seeks risk factors for COVID-19 severity
Symptoms and test results can determine levels of inflammation in the body.
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Obese adults facing Medicaid expansion gap
Research shows their coverage is increasing but at a slower rate.
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Heat is key to killing coronavirus on surfaces
For decontamination of packages and masks, the warmer the better.
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Faculty member uses her past to prepare students
Brittani Harmon knows how important it is to be exposed to new opportunities.
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Public health hackathon produces COVID-19 resources
Students develop evidence-based pandemic information for communities.
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