Category: Research
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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.
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Mark Richt raises funds for Parkinson’s research
Campaign led by former Bulldogs coach nets $750,000+ for UGA’s Isakson Center.
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Depression, anxiety common among college students
Minority college students are more likely to experience depression.
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Sahm award extends resources to Athens nonprofit
With UGA’s help, Farm to Neighborhood is fighting food insecurity.
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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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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…
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An act of love
UGA’s Cognitive Aging Research and Education Center helps patients and their families navigate the challenges…
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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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New molecule could treat shingles, herpes viruses
Current medications are ineffective, carry dangerous side effects.
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Colorful foods improve athletes’ vision
Visual range is a critical asset for top athletes in almost any sport.
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‘Play deserts’ common throughout Deep South, Southwest
Physical activity is key to health, but much of the U.S. lacks play areas.
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Joro spiders aren’t scary. They’re shy.
New study suggests massive spiders are gentle giants and mean people no harm.
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Bald eagles aren’t fledging as many chicks due to avian influenza
As more eagles die from H5N1, experts worry years of conservation may be undone.
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New vaccine targets life-threatening fungal infections
Fungal infections kill millions every year. UGA’s vaccine could change that.
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Generation X better prepared for retirement than experts thought
Baby boomers and Gen Xers are somewhat prepared. Millennials are falling behind.
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ER physician turns to fashion students to solve problems
Lewis Earnest turned to an unlikely source to help figure out a common issue.
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CDC funds Pathogen Genomics Center of Excellence
The center is intended to strengthen public health response to infectious disease threats.
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Local doctor implants one of the first wireless, dual chamber pacemakers
New type of wireless pacemaker is a safer option and has the potential to transform…
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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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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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Joro spiders likely to spread beyond Georgia
New research suggests the invasive Joro spider could colonize the East Coast.
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Disease Detectives
UGA is looking for clues about how ecology could help prevent the next pandemic.
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