Category: Research
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Not all healthy fats are created equal
UGA study investigates the role of omega-3 and omega-6 fats in preventing disease and death.
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Researchers to develop tool to predict measles outbreaks
A grant from the Gates Foundation will propel this effort.
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Magic mushrooms can treat medication-resistant depression. Are they safe?
Psychedelic in magic mushrooms appears to be a safe treatment for depression.
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Faster and more accurate COVID test developed
The new method simplifies the diagnostic process, reduces costs, and eliminates the risk of false…
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Study underlines role of past injustices in medical mistrust
Memory of Tuskegee impacted vaccine uptake among Black Americans in the South.
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Young Black men are dying by suicide at alarming rates
Study suggests racism and childhood trauma may be to blame for suicidal thoughts.
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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…
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Medical Partnership celebrates 100% match rate
For the second year in a row, every student matched with a residency program.
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$1.8M grant to improve post-concussion driving safety
The NIH grant will fund a five-year study that builds upon previous research.
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Homelessness leads to more drug, alcohol poisoning deaths
Reducing homelessness by 25% could save thousands of lives from overdoses.
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UGA stroke treatment headed to clinical trial
Most stroke patients don’t get treatment. This new drug hopes to fill the void.
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Women farm owners more apt to binge drink
Farmers experience higher levels of work-related stress compared to other industries.
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Study questions benefit of new Alzheimer’s drug
Cost, time burden and side effects may not be worth the minimal benefit.
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It takes a village
CenHTRO works to slow human trafficking.
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School counselors report prevalence of vaping, gaming issues among adolescents
But most report a lack of formalized training in these two addictive behaviors.
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Black patients less likely to receive lifesaving stroke treatments
Minority patients who do get the treatments face longer hospital stays.
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Fostering a cat can ease loneliness
This study one of the first to demonstrate cat companions are beneficial like dogs.
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UGA receives multiyear grant to address obesity in Georgia
The CDC funds will be used to improve access to healthy foods and physical activity.
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Study investigates using telemedicine for flu diagnosis
Almost a quarter of Americans now opt for a telehealth visit.
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Healthy as a horse
UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine has treated thousands of patients.
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Extending outreach to rural communities via faith leaders
A team of UGA students spearheaded the project.
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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.
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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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