Author: Leigh Hataway
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Genetic sequencing could contain future COVID-19 variants
Study finds travel bans are ineffective at containing new disease outbreaks.
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The pearl on the Georgia coast
UGA researchers are working hard to bring oyster industry back.
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Wildfires disproportionately affect the poor
Low-income homeowners are at higher risk of wildfires and canceled insurance.
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Researchers discover potential treatment for Chagas disease
The new drug completely eliminates T. cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas.
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Do students gain weight in college?
Is the freshman 15 a myth? University resources help with weight gain.
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City-based soda pop taxes don’t effectively reduce sugar consumption
Soda taxes reduce soda purchases, but they don’t reduce sugar consumption.
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Physically active teens more likely to vape
Physically active adolescents up to 23% more likely to vape than sedentary ones.
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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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