Category: Health & Wellness
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Current vaccine approach not enough to eradicate measles
New study models the feasibility of eliminating measles and rubella.
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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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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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Contact between wild birds and backyard chickens is risky
Pathogens can be transmitted between the two and can even transfer to humans.
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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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75% of teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise
Feeling safe at school may be linked to higher physical activity levels.
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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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Researchers introduce rapid diagnostic test for Listeria
It could help food processors identify contamination early.
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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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Getting in the Game
Giving hope to children with cerebral palsy
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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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Women can live better with an improved diet
Eating more bright-colored fruits and vegetables can help women’s health issues.
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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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Refugees at higher risk for persistent infections
Researchers find these populations are more susceptible to infectious diseases.
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New online tools help assess COVID-19 risks
People can use the COVID-Taser website to predict likelihood of severe illness or death.
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UGA diabetes prevention program earns top recognition from CDC
The certification is based on participant achievement of attendance, weight loss, physical activity minutes reported…
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8 summer safety tips for keeping your dog cool
UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine offers guidance for pet owners during the summer heat.
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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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UGA team develops faster, cheaper COVID tests
The new COVID test, developed at UGA, will cover all COVID-19 variants.
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Chatbots deployed in response to COVID-19 pandemic
UGA researchers track public health use of chatbots during COVID to provide best practices.
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