https://phys.org/ en-us Latest news from University of Georgia New models developed by University of Georgia researchers may help guide the fight against rust disease, according to a new study. The paper is published in the journal Forest Ecology and Management. https://phys.org/news/2024-09-hazard-rust-disease-loblolly-trees.html Ecology Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:56:04 EDT news646581362 Volunteering used to be a mainstay of U.S. culture. But in recent years, giving back to their community hasn't played as big a role in many Americans' lives. https://phys.org/news/2024-09-links-decline-volunteering-economic-conditions.html Social Sciences Economics & Business Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:25:15 EDT news645794707 New research from the University of Georgia suggests the COVID-19 pandemic may have had an unexpected side effect for postpartum women: more benzodiazepine prescriptions. The findings are published in the journal Archives of Women's Mental Health. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-postpartum-women-benzodiazepine-prescriptions-pandemic.html Psychology & Psychiatry Obstetrics & gynaecology Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:13:57 EDT news645290032 A team led by scientists at UGA's Odum School of Ecology has developed an algorithm that can accurately predict how a seasonal flu virus is expected to evolve. Such information may allow seasonal flu vaccines to be updated more quickly, leading to reduced infections and deaths. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-machine-flu-vaccines.html Vaccination Health informatics Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:50:04 EDT news645094201 New research from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business shows consumers use "happier" words to search for products when they are in a good mood. Researchers have connected those positive search terms with an increased likelihood of clicking on search engine ads. https://phys.org/news/2024-08-happy-keywords-happier-shoppers.html Social Sciences Economics & Business Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:26:01 EDT news644153154 Type 2 diabetes increased by almost 20% between 2012 and 2022, according to a new study from the University of Georgia published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-08-diabetes-decade.html Diabetes Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:33:41 EDT news643376015 Fish oil supplements are a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S. and abroad, with about 2 out of every 25 people popping the popular omega-3 pills. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-08-omega-supplements-genetic-high-total.html Genetics Cardiology Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:48:03 EDT news642077279 When an ecosystem faces the challenge of habitat fragmentation, ecologists and conservation biologists traditionally have encouraged population dispersal to give species the best overall chance of survival. However, new research by Yun Tao, assistant research scientist in the University of Georgia's Institute of Bioinformatics, suggests the opposite approach may be the way to go. https://phys.org/news/2024-08-landscape-fragmentation-overturns-classical-metapopulation.html Ecology Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:02:35 EDT news642070948 Georgia's capital is home to more than 6 million people, a bustling film and music scene, and one of the most adaptable species in the U.S.: the coyote. https://phys.org/news/2024-08-coyotes.html Plants & Animals Ecology Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:00:22 EDT news641728808 A new University of Georgia study reveals that 1 in 5 U.S. farmers report binge drinking when they experience high levels of stress. The paper underlines the link between farmers using alcohol to cope with stress. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-07-farming-farmers-multiple-week.html Health Addiction Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:15:03 EDT news640350901 When it comes to determining whether a vegetarian diet is right for you, genetics are an important part of the equation, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-07-vegetarian-diet-benefits-size.html Genetics Health Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:12:04 EDT news639929521 Named a critical public health threat by WHO, Aspergillus fumigatus is potentially deadly to immunocompromised https://phys.org/news/2024-06-multidrug-resistant-fungi-commercial-soil.html Cell & Microbiology Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:13:16 EDT news638532791 When one family member is stressed, the whole family may feel it. And this stress can boil over into their work life, including military service. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-highlights-family-dynamics-impact-stress.html Psychology & Psychiatry Health Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:12:04 EDT news637938721 It's the end of a long workday, which also included managing your children's schedules and after-school activities. You're exhausted, and the kids just won't eat their broccoli. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-parents-overwhelmed-affecting-kids.html Health Pediatrics Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:13:50 EDT news637427624 A new study from the University of Georgia suggests some Black youth are internalizing racial discrimination, which may increase their rates of depression and anxiety. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-black-youth-paying-emotional-toll.html Psychology & Psychiatry Pediatrics Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:22:04 EDT news637413721 Nutrition is a key determinant of health. But American physicians aren't receiving effective training to counsel patients on the topic, according to a new paper from University of Georgia researchers. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-medical-school-isnt-doctors-nutrition.html Health Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:20:27 EDT news636726007 Humans may be accelerating the rate at which organic matter decomposes in rivers and streams on a global scale, according to a new study from the University of Georgia, Oakland University and Kent State University. https://phys.org/news/2024-05-faster-decomposition-waterways-exacerbate-greenhouse.html Environment Thu, 30 May 2024 14:00:01 EDT news636276361 While work is occasionally stressful for everyone, some people wear stress as a badge of honor. They're taking one for the team and want to tell you all about it. https://phys.org/news/2024-05-stress-bragging-likable.html Social Sciences Economics & Business Thu, 23 May 2024 15:29:25 EDT news635696960 New research suggests psilocybin has similar side effects to traditional antidepressants. Commonly referred to as "magic mushrooms," psilocybin is a promising alternative treatment for people with medication-resistant depression and anxiety. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-magic-mushrooms-medication-resistant-depression.html Medications Psychology & Psychiatry Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:23:07 EDT news633093785 School lunches have come a long way from square pizza and fish sticks, and students across the board are benefiting from improved nutritional standards in the cafeteria. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-healthy-habits-school-lunches.html Health Pediatrics Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:17:04 EDT news632503021 New research from the University of Georgia suggests that something as simple as a cup of tea can help in the fight against COVID-19. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-cup-tea-covid-teas-inactivate.html Medications Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:07:04 EDT news631789622 With new cases, hospitalizations and mortality rates holding steady in many parts of the world, University of Georgia researchers have developed a faster detection technique for COVID-19. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-unveil-faster-accurate-covid.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Biomedical technology Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:11:04 EDT news631447862 Black Americans living in Tuskegee, Alabama, closer to the location of the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study, were much slower to get their COVID-19 vaccines compared to white neighbors, according to a new study by University of Georgia researchers. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-underlines-role-injustices-medical-mistrust.html Medical economics Health informatics Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:06:38 EDT news631289190 One in three rural Black men reported they experienced suicidal ideation or thoughts of death in the past two weeks, reports a new study published in Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology from the University of Georgia. Childhood adversity and racism may hold much of the blame. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-young-black-men-dying-suicide.html Psychology & Psychiatry Health Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:57:44 EDT news630665857 Widespread ownership of modern smartphones could make for more accessible—and equitable—microscopy in many elementary and middle school classrooms. According to University of Georgia research, iPhone cameras can serve as adequate alternatives to traditional grade-school optical microscopes when paired with more cost-efficient magnification devices. https://phys.org/news/2024-03-iphones-microscopes-early-stem.html Education Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:59:28 EDT news629629163 In a new study from the University of Georgia, researchers found that the time high schoolers spend on so-called enrichment activities—including tutoring, sports, school clubs and even homework—is negatively affecting their mental health. The study also found that any additional enrichment activities are unlikely to benefit students academically. https://phys.org/news/2024-03-youth-enrichment-mental-health.html Social Sciences Education Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:59:04 EST news629045941 The Jorō (Joro) spider was first spotted stateside around 2013 and has since been spotted across Georgia and the Southeast. New research from the University of Georgia has found more clues as to why the spider has been so successful in its spread. https://phys.org/news/2024-02-invasive-spider-tolerates-urban-landscape.html Plants & Animals Ecology Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:56:08 EST news627051307 Reducing homelessness by 25% could save almost 2,000 lives lost to opioid overdoses, according to new research from the University of Georgia. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-02-homelessness-thousands-dying-overdose.html Addiction Health informatics Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:35:04 EST news626373302 Stand-out individuals often capture our attention, especially in the United States. According to a recent University of Georgia study, not all nonconformists are the same. Although on the surface, several "stand-out" individuals may look the same, they are likely different from one another in several important ways. https://phys.org/news/2024-01-differences-nonconformity.html Social Sciences Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:14:41 EST news625842877 A study from the University of Georgia reveals a concerning pattern of binge drinking among women who own or manage farms. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-01-women-farm-owners-apt-binge.html Addiction Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:31:38 EST news625336293