Tag: Research
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At risk of high cholesterol? Taking fish oil may help
People with a family history of high cholesterol benefit from taking fish oil.
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Coyotes are everywhere. Should you be concerned?
Coyotes don’t pose a big threat to people, but they can to pets.
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Farming under the influence?
One in five farmers report binge drinking during stressful times.
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Professor named Simons Early Career Investigator
The three-year grant provides $810,000 to fund her oceanography work.
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Vegetarian diet benefits aren’t one-size-fits-all
Study highlights genetic basis for different health benefits, consequences.
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Samsung, UGA to develop new digital health experience
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch combines data from UGA study and AI technologies.
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Multidrug-resistant fungi found in commercial soil, compost, flower bulbs
Gardening may no longer be a safe hobby for the immunocompromised due to fungus.
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Family stress can lead to work-related guilt for military
Study highlights how family dynamics impact work-related stress and enrichment for service members.
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Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine headed to clinical trials
UGA-based startup received federal funding for new intranasal COVID-19 vaccine.
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Black youth are paying an emotional toll due to racism
The brain tries to protect Black youth from racism, but it comes at a cost.
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Parents are overwhelmed. It may affect their kids’ relationship with food
Parents may pressure kids to eat certain foods and avoid others due to stress.
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Current medical training perpetuates anti-obesity bias
Weight doesn’t equal health. Why do doctors still push weight loss on patients?
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People are altering decomposition rates in waterways
Faster decomposition rates may make climate change worse.
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Rebuilding the Brain
Stroke treatment enters new, exciting phase
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Say Goodbye to the Drawl, Y’all
Bye, y’all?
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Stress bragging may make you seem less competent, less likable at work
Complaining about how stressed you are can also cause burnout in co-workers.
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Researchers to develop tool to predict measles outbreaks
A grant from the Gates Foundation will propel this effort.
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Magic mushrooms can treat medication-resistant depression. Are they safe?
Psychedelic in magic mushrooms appears to be a safe treatment for depression.
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Faster and more accurate COVID test developed
The new method simplifies the diagnostic process, reduces costs, and eliminates the risk of false…
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Study underlines role of past injustices in medical mistrust
Memory of Tuskegee impacted vaccine uptake among Black Americans in the South.
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Young Black men are dying by suicide at alarming rates
Study suggests racism and childhood trauma may be to blame for suicidal thoughts.
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Youth enrichment activities could harm mental health
New UGA study shows negative effects from adding new enrichment activities.
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$1.8M grant to improve post-concussion driving safety
The NIH grant will fund a five-year study that builds upon previous research.
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UGA to launch new School of Medicine
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents authorized the University of Georgia to establish…
