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Youth enrichment activities could harm mental health

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...
7-Mar-2024 8:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

Joro spiders well poised to populate cities

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....
13-Feb-2024 9:00 AM EST Add to Favorites

Homelessness leads to more drug, alcohol poisoning deaths

Reducing homelessness by 25% could save almost 2,000 lives lost to opioid overdoses, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
6-Feb-2024 7:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

UGA stroke treatment headed to clinical trial

A new therapeutic for stroke based on University of Georgia research will soon enter clinical trials.
31-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

Understanding differences in nonconformity

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.
30-Jan-2024 9:30 AM EST Add to Favorites

Women farm owners more apt to binge drink

A study from the University of Georgia reveals a concerning pattern of binge drinking among women who own or manage farms. The study, which was recently published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, surveyed 987 farmers across...
24-Jan-2024 9:30 AM EST Add to Favorites

Pain-based weather forecasts could influence actions

For individuals who experience chronic pain, weather can be a significant factor in their day-to-day plans.
11-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

Black patients less likely to receive lifesaving stroke treatments

Almost 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. African Americans and other people of color have a substantially higher risk of experiencing a stroke than their white counterparts
12-Dec-2023 8:05 AM EST Add to Favorites


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