Tag: Health Sciences
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Depression’s stigma can be a barrier to African-Americans seeking treatment, study finds
The stigma attached to mental illness creates a barrier for many seeking treatment, but it…
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Ecologists identify potential new sources of Ebola and other filoviruses
An international team of ecologists has identified the bat species with the greatest potential to…
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Not blowing smoke: Research finds medical marijuana lowers prescription drug use
Medical marijuana is having a positive impact on the bottom line of Medicare’s prescription drug…
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UGA geneticist studying neural tube defects for clues to common birth defects
An assistant professor of genetics at the University of Georgia was recently awarded a grant…
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Silencing of gene affects people’s social lives, study shows
A team of researchers led by psychologists at the University of Georgia have found that…
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For children with Tourette syndrome, environmental responses to tics play big role
In a study published in Child Psychiatry and Human Development, University of Georgia researchers found…
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UGA graduate student receives Schlumberger Fellowship to study tuberculosis transmission
University of Georgia doctoral student María Eugenia Castellanos has been awarded a 2016-2017 Schlumberger Foundation…
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Study finds ultrasound is reliable, inexpensive way to measure health
To explore the relationship between the percentage of fat in muscle and overall health, University…
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Sexual transmission of Ebola likely to impact course of outbreaks
Sexual transmission of the Ebola virus could have a major impact on the dynamics of…
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Just a few more bites: Defining moderate eating varies by individual, study finds
Though eating in moderation might be considered practical advice for healthy nutrition, a new University…
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UGA researchers to study effects of Georgia policy designed to curb opioid addiction
Researchers at the University of Georgia will use a grant from the National Institute on…
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Eating diet high in polyunsaturated fats can protect against effects of ‘splurge’ meals, study finds
A diet that includes higher amounts of polyunsaturated fats, found in foods like walnuts and…
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Alternating diet between high fat, balanced may help control obesity, study finds
Researchers at the University of Georgia’s College of Pharmacy have discovered that alternating between a…
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Diagnosing mononucleosis: UGA’s Mark Ebell works to expedite proper treatment
The University of Georgia’s Mark Ebell wasn’t impressed with research on infectious mononucleosis when he…
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Chemical exposure could lead to obesity, UGA study finds
Exposure to chemicals found in everyday products could affect the amount of fat stored in…
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Preventing birth defects: UGA child health expert praises FDA decision to fortify corn masa flour
Corn masa flour, a staple in Hispanic cooking, is getting an added boost of nutrition,…
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Narcissism linked to sexual assault perpetration in college, study finds
Almost 20 percent of college men have committed some kind of sexual assault, and 4…
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UGA-Griffin to promote mental health awareness during 2016 Psych Day at UGA
The University of Georgia Griffin campus will present a day of sessions devoted to “Promoting…
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UGA researchers find potential treatment for prostate cancer
Researchers at the University of Georgia have created a new therapeutic for prostate cancer that…
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Lantern reveal: Medical Partnership students celebrate residency locations on Match Day
Resident applicants at the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership gathered on Friday, March 18,…
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Supportive families can reduce impact of racial discrimination on faster biological aging
A supportive family environment can help reduce the biological impact of racial discrimination on adolescent…
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UGA’s Josh Miller recognized with American Psychological Foundation award
University of Georgia professor of psychology Josh Miller was awarded the 2016 Theodore Millon Award…
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Researchers make link between genetics, aging
Scientists at the University of Georgia have shown that a hormone instrumental in the aging…
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University of Georgia to collaborate with GeoVax on Zika vaccine
The University of Georgia announced today that it has entered into a collaborative research agreement…
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