Tag: Research
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Joro spiders well poised to populate cities
Invasive Joro spider tolerates cities and noise better than many native species.
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Homelessness leads to more drug, alcohol poisoning deaths
Reducing homelessness by 25% could save thousands of lives from overdoses.
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UGA stroke treatment headed to clinical trial
Most stroke patients don’t get treatment. This new drug hopes to fill the void.
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Understanding differences in nonconformity
UGA study looks at qualities of mavericks and contrarians.
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Women farm owners more apt to binge drink
Farmers experience higher levels of work-related stress compared to other industries.
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Study questions benefit of new Alzheimer’s drug
Cost, time burden and side effects may not be worth the minimal benefit.
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Pain-based weather forecasts could influence actions
Study shows desire for new forecasts, potentially altered behavior when risk is high.
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School counselors report prevalence of vaping, gaming issues among adolescents
But most report a lack of formalized training in these two addictive behaviors.
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Black patients less likely to receive lifesaving stroke treatments
Minority patients who do get the treatments face longer hospital stays.
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Fostering a cat can ease loneliness
This study one of the first to demonstrate cat companions are beneficial like dogs.
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Study investigates using telemedicine for flu diagnosis
Almost a quarter of Americans now opt for a telehealth visit.
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Shedding light on night drives
A new study delves into factors that impact detecting wildlife after dark.
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1 in 8 military families with children use a food bank to make ends meet
Minority military families are 50% more likely to use food pantries.
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Depression, anxiety common among college students
Minority college students are more likely to experience depression.
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Wild pig populations in U.S. can be managed
Study will help conservation groups understand and plan for managing the problem.
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More are likely to get flu shot than updated COVID vaccine
A national survey of 1,280 adults revealed who is more likely to get each vaccine.
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Hospital regulations spur an increase in breastfeeding, but at what cost?
Increased breastfeeding comes at expense of mothers’ careers, new study finds.
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Socializing boosts mood more than screentime
People expect more enjoyment in conversation than on smartphones.
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Classic Georgia accent fading fast
The most notable change is between the baby boomer generation and Generation X.
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Youth groups, classes may be key in maintaining faith as kids age
Parents are the biggest influence on kids’ religions, but churches play a role.
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More sleep could reduce impulsive behavior in children
UGA study found that improved sleep can reduce negative influence on behavior.
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Diseases caused by mosquitoes, ticks common in shelter dogs
One in five shelter dogs were infected with heartworm or Lyme disease.
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Guarding the gardeners of the forest
Ph.D. student Jorge Rojas researching conservation efforts for tapirs.
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Land use, nutrient conditions contribute to oak decline
The most promising strategy to address this decline is reduced cutting.
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