Author: Leigh Hataway
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Monarch butterfly populations are thriving in North America
Monarch butterfly populations in North America have been stable for 25 years.
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Low levels of high-risk salmonella evade traditional methods of detection
New technology identifies all the kinds of salmonella in poultry samples.
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One-sport high school athletes prone to injury, burnout
Negative effects can be avoided by encouraging participation in multiple sports.
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Pediatric transplant patients may skip adult appointments
Young organ transplant recipients are missing their adult doctor appointments.
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Most infants on WIC don’t get enough vitamin D
Health care providers can address vitamin D deficiency through education.
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Highly contagious virus confirmed in three Georgia bald eagles
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in more than 30 states.
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Active video games provide alternative workout
New to exercise? You may find it easier to stick with exergames than aerobics.
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COVID-19 pandemic fueled massive growth in green industry
Sales are likely to revert to normal levels, but some buyers will be hooked.
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How you think about money affects what you do with it
Changing how you think about spending money can change your financial behavior.
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Tanya Sichynsky: Food for Thought
The joy of cooking
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Nikita Richardson: Recipes for Culinary Success
There is a recipe for that
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A Mind Matter
Parkinson’s researcher at UGA makes progress in treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
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Physical activity may protect your brain as you age
Even just a few more steps a day benefits cognitive function.
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Joro spiders likely to spread beyond Georgia
New research suggests the invasive Joro spider could colonize the East Coast.
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Fungal infections cost U.S. $6.7B in a year
Fungal infections doubled hospital costs and a patient’s risk of death.
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Researchers discover when pollen comes of age
The study determined when pollen begins expressing its own genome.
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Defense treaties affect support of military action
People think the U.S. has an obligation to keep promises—even if it costs lives.
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Overweight children are developing heart complications
Kids with high BMI have stiff arteries, putting them at risk of heart disease.
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Rural Scholars Program makes a big campus feel smaller
The scholarship provides financial, emotional support to rural students.
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Jenny Vorhoff BFA ’02
Add something a little quirky
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Khristian A. Howell ABJ ’02
And, most importantly, have fun
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Andrew Malec ABJ ’04 and Zack Brendel BSES ’03
Focus on character
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Erika Ward BBA ’01
Expand your comfort zone
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Clay McLaurin BFA ’00
Embrace a variety of textures
