Category: Health & Wellness
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How Health Center adapted during the pandemic
Along with continued primary medical care, many offerings were added.
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New research links conflict resolution, long-term health
Couples who approach disagreements with positive behaviors have less stress.
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Office location linked to body size, study finds
The farther you are from common spaces is related to body fat.
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A different kind of happy meal
Ronald Bernard cares for quarantined students with freshly made meals.
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Strict parenting may cause adolescents to act out
Research shows conflict can negatively affect children’s ability to cope with stress.
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Employees ensure classrooms are disinfected daily
They clean more than 650 classrooms and learning spaces daily.
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Website for coronavirus resources updated
The University of Georgia coronavirus website provides the campus community with information about the university’s response to…
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Study supports airborne spread of COVID-19 indoors
Researchers linked an outbreak to a source patient who spread the virus.
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New UGA model highlights continued COVID-19 risks
The model shows that the pandemic is not slowing down in the U.S.
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Dining Services committed to customer service for students
From smile badges to Quick Markets, UGA has pivoted to continue serving students.
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UGA leads study on COVID-19 post-infection immunity
The research will determine what protection the body develops after infection.
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Exploring health risks of poverty, racial discrimination
A $10 million NIH grant will continue work studying rural Black families.
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Herd immunity an impractical strategy, study finds
Results provide insight for public health policymakers fighting COVID-19.
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Can striving for success cost Black Americans their health?
Successful Black adults in their 20s are more likely to have risk factors.
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Separating weather forecasts from pain
Study indicates physical activity, not a weather change, leads to ER visits.
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Reports of COVID-19 at UGA show dramatic improvement
Cases decline more than 70% over the course of a week.
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Migration shapes patterns of disease transmission
Understanding how it affects infection risk has implications for public health.
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UGA residence halls follow COVID-19 protocols
A lot of extra thought and training went into housing students this year.
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New algorithm signals a possible disease resurgence
For existing infectious diseases, it can provide early warning of an outbreak.
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Call center coordinates student quarantine, isolation
These UGA employees are helping students secure a living space if needed.
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Outdoor exercise beneficial, especially during COVID-19
Physical activity is important for maintaining physical, mental well-being.
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Professor: Information key to COVID-19 vaccine acceptance
Journal article outlines activities, outcomes needed for successful vaccine rollout.
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A new method may make tomatoes safer to eat
FDA-approved food additives prove effective at controlling bacteria on tomatoes preharvest.
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