Category: Research
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Experts feared a disease rebound after COVID-19. It didn’t happen.
Sexually transmitted diseases and flu cases stayed low after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UGA computing professor wins Google Research Award to develop AI safety
The award will develop a program focused on improving artificial intelligence safety literacy.
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Technology use, work force engagement linked to better social health among older Americans
Older adults who use smartphones and computers are more socially engaged than their less tech-savvy…
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Reimagining insurance and climate resilience
Funded by a $1.5 million NSF grant, UGA and Duke are launching the Center for…
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The honey bee secret to staying clean and healthy
Bees actively manufacture hydrogen peroxide inside their hives, turning stored food into a colony-wide defense…
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‘You’re not alone’ can go a long way for adolescents
Social support can be the difference between life and death for children.
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No tricks, only treats: Bats glow under ultraviolet light
Six bat species emit a green glow under UV light. Researchers want to know why.
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Feeling safe, happy, cared for at school may help kids be more active
Children, particularly girls, engage in less physical activity when they feel socially disconnected, according to…
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Youth screen use can cause family conflict, exacerbate mental health problems
Cellphones may have a negative impact on adolescent well-being and connection.
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Built to move: The role of design in sports participation
Investments toward active areas could make communities more active.
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Milkweed for monarchs: How you can help support monarch butterflies
Plant native plants that provide monarch butterflies with food and shelter in your home gardens
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Mobile health apps help older adults manage diabetes
Health apps help older adults lower their blood glucose and improve medication management.
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Coyote populations surge, rebound quickly
Coyotes are adaptable to many different environments, face low competition from other predators and reproduce…
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Countries with higher disease risk think more positively about the future of humanity
People in countries with higher risks of illness believe the human species is going in…
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Lack of resources in neighborhoods linked to higher chance of certain mental illnesses
Low-income, high crime neighborhoods saw a 79% higher rate of psychotic disorders.
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How to stay safe during hurricane season
Stock a kit with food, water and medications, and stay informed by listening to national…
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UGA to implement research support improvement recommendations
The Recommendations Prioritization and Implementation Oversight Team sees some early wins.
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UGA ecologists document two new species of bass
First spotted in the 1980s, Bartram’s and Altamaha bass are now officially distinct species
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Does your child have social anxiety? Here’s how you can help
Parents can ease anxiety by setting age-appropriate limits for their kids while also giving them…
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Smoking or vaping may increase your risk of diabetes
Black and Hispanic populations and those with underlying health conditions are also at higher risk…
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A matter of plums versus papayas
Large groceries are seen as a better deal when sold by the pound and small…
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Buying flowers may boost well-being, reduce stress
Buying flowers started as a form of self-care during the pandemic but became a therapeutic…
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Yes, killer bees are back. No, you shouldn’t panic.
Africanized bees aren’t new, and they probably won’t swarm and attack you.
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Healthy — or unhealthy — childhood habits could shape adult habits
Establishing exercise routines early could help keep people physically active for life.
