Author: Leigh Hataway
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Georgians in 71 counties lack methadone clinic access within a 15-minute drive
Federally qualified health centers could help fill this health care gap.
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Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000
Watching the weather and securing bouncy houses with stakes can keep kids safe.
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Some types of stress could be good for brain functioning
Safe levels of stress can benefit mental health and brain functions.
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Heat safety for marching bands
Marching bands need guidelines for heat protection just like athletes, says researcher.
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Feminism may lead to better body image
How mothers speak about their bodies affects how their daughters view theirs.
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Along Came a Spider
Joro Spiders are taking over the east coast. UGA researchers explain how they got here,…
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Age may rival politics in COVID-19 vaccine debate
Age and risk perception may be the deciding factors on getting the COVID shot.
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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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