Category: Research

Young Black men are dying by suicide at alarming rates

Study suggests racism and childhood trauma may be to blame for suicidal thoughts.
Farm Stress Summit to address mental health challenges among Georgia farming communities

Community members and mental health stakeholders will discuss support for Georgia’s farm families at the…
Medical Partnership celebrates 100% match rate

For the second year in a row, every student matched with a residency program.
$1.8M grant to improve post-concussion driving safety

The NIH grant will fund a five-year study that builds upon previous research.
Homelessness leads to more drug, alcohol poisoning deaths

Reducing homelessness by 25% could save thousands of lives from overdoses.
UGA stroke treatment headed to clinical trial

Most stroke patients don’t get treatment. This new drug hopes to fill the void.
Women farm owners more apt to binge drink

Farmers experience higher levels of work-related stress compared to other industries.
Study questions benefit of new Alzheimer’s drug

Cost, time burden and side effects may not be worth the minimal benefit.
It takes a village

CenHTRO works to slow human trafficking.
School counselors report prevalence of vaping, gaming issues among adolescents

But most report a lack of formalized training in these two addictive behaviors.
Black patients less likely to receive lifesaving stroke treatments

Minority patients who do get the treatments face longer hospital stays.
Fostering a cat can ease loneliness

This study one of the first to demonstrate cat companions are beneficial like dogs.
UGA receives multiyear grant to address obesity in Georgia

The CDC funds will be used to improve access to healthy foods and physical activity.
Study investigates using telemedicine for flu diagnosis

Almost a quarter of Americans now opt for a telehealth visit.
Healthy as a horse

UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine has treated thousands of patients.
Extending outreach to rural communities via faith leaders

A team of UGA students spearheaded the project.
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.
Parts of Clean Water Act not effective in controlling nutrient pollution

The Clean Water Act set goals for cleaner water. Parts of it aren’t working.
Mark Richt raises funds for Parkinson’s research

Campaign led by former Bulldogs coach nets $750,000+ for UGA’s Isakson Center.
Depression, anxiety common among college students

Minority college students are more likely to experience depression.
Sahm award extends resources to Athens nonprofit

With UGA’s help, Farm to Neighborhood is fighting food insecurity.
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.
Hospital regulations spur an increase in breastfeeding, but at what cost?

Increased breastfeeding comes at expense of mothers’ careers, new study finds.
UGA offers flu shots with no out-of-pocket costs

The first clinic will be at the BeWellUGA Fest on Sept. 12 at the Tate…