Category: Research
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Type 2 diabetes increased by almost 20% over a decade
Age, race, income and obesity all factor in the risk of developing diabetes.
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UGA startup CytoNest Inc. launches first commercial product
The company’s new 3D fiber scaffold has applications in cell research and more.
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At risk of high cholesterol? Taking fish oil may help
People with a family history of high cholesterol benefit from taking fish oil.
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Farming under the influence?
One in five farmers report binge drinking during stressful times.
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Vegetarian diet benefits aren’t one-size-fits-all
Study highlights genetic basis for different health benefits, consequences.
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Samsung, UGA to develop new digital health experience
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch combines data from UGA study and AI technologies.
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Multidrug-resistant fungi found in commercial soil, compost, flower bulbs
Gardening may no longer be a safe hobby for the immunocompromised due to fungus.
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Family stress can lead to work-related guilt for military
Study highlights how family dynamics impact work-related stress and enrichment for service members.
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Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine headed to clinical trials
UGA-based startup received federal funding for new intranasal COVID-19 vaccine.
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Black youth are paying an emotional toll due to racism
The brain tries to protect Black youth from racism, but it comes at a cost.
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Parents are overwhelmed. It may affect their kids’ relationship with food
Parents may pressure kids to eat certain foods and avoid others due to stress.
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Current medical training perpetuates anti-obesity bias
Weight doesn’t equal health. Why do doctors still push weight loss on patients?
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People are altering decomposition rates in waterways
Faster decomposition rates may make climate change worse.
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Rebuilding the Brain
Stroke treatment enters new, exciting phase
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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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