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Newswise: Fowl Play: Why the Hunt for Thanksgiving’s Favorite Bird Could Get Tougher
Released: 27-Nov-2024 9:50 AM EST
Fowl Play: Why the Hunt for Thanksgiving’s Favorite Bird Could Get Tougher
University of Georgia

If hunters continue to follow their current strategies and prey continue their same routine, turkeys may become tougher to harvest in the future, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

Newswise: The Metaverse Lets Audiences Watch Sports in a New Way
Released: 19-Nov-2024 9:40 AM EST
The Metaverse Lets Audiences Watch Sports in a New Way
University of Georgia

A new study from the University of Georgia suggests that users value the unique virtual interactions with others offered by digital events in the metaverse.

Released: 18-Nov-2024 9:15 AM EST
The Women and Stress Behind Rural Farming in America
University of Georgia

Recent research from the University of Georgia suggests the unique stresses from farm life may be taking a toll on one of the pillars of the families that make your dinners possible: the women who keep farming families running.

Newswise: New Mixed Reality Game May Help Kids Be More Active
Released: 12-Nov-2024 11:05 AM EST
New Mixed Reality Game May Help Kids Be More Active
University of Georgia

Mixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

Newswise: Expert Available: Potential International Trade Changes Under New Trump Administration
Released: 8-Nov-2024 11:45 AM EST
Expert Available: Potential International Trade Changes Under New Trump Administration
University of Georgia

University of Georgia School of Law Assistant Professor of Law & Faculty Co-Director of the Dean Rusk International Law Center Desirée LeClercq, who specializes in international labor law and worked in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative during the previous Trump administration, as well as in the International Labor Organization and at the National Labor Relations Board, is available for further commentary at [email protected].

Released: 6-Nov-2024 11:25 AM EST
People Engaging in Self-Harm Find Support on Reddit. But Is That Community Helping Them?
University of Georgia

A new study from the University of Georgia suggests people posting in Reddit’s r/selfharm community are likely seeking support for negative emotions.

Released: 4-Nov-2024 9:10 AM EST
High Levels of Omega-3, Omega-6 May Protect Against Cancer
University of Georgia

In addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy and improving mental health, new research from the University of Georgia suggests omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety of cancers. The study relied on data from more than 250,000 people and found that higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids were associated with a lower risk of developing cancer.

Released: 1-Nov-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Nearly 6% of Pregnant Women Report Marijuana Use
University of Georgia

A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health found that about 6% of pregnant women reported using marijuana during the last month, and many did not associate it with health risks.

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Released: 28-Oct-2024 9:15 AM EDT
Thermal imaging may help fruits, veggies stay fresher longer
University of Georgia

A recent University of Georgia review suggests new temperature measuring technologies could make that process much simpler, amid growing agricultural challenges fueled by fluctuating climates.

Released: 21-Oct-2024 10:40 AM EDT
How You Interact with Your Kid Could Shape How They Play with Their Peers
University of Georgia

The way parents and their children play together may be the framework for how kids will treat other children, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia. Figuring out how to approach new social situations is key for toddlers, and research suggests that caregivers play a big part in giving kids a script to draw from.

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Released: 16-Oct-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Virtual Reality Game Used to Help Students in Science Classes
University of Georgia

Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school. New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

Newswise: The Monarch Butterfly May Not Be Endangered, but Its Migration Is
Released: 16-Oct-2024 8:50 AM EDT
The Monarch Butterfly May Not Be Endangered, but Its Migration Is
University of Georgia

With vigorous debate surrounding the health of the monarch butterfly, new research from the University of Georgia may have answered the biggest question plaguing butterfly researchers. Why are the wintering populations declining while breeding populations are stable? Published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study suggests that monarchs are dying off during their fall migration south to Mexico.

Released: 14-Oct-2024 10:10 AM EDT
Researchers Separate Plant Growth and Disease Resistance
University of Georgia

Researchers at the University of Georgia have identified a promising approach to addressing a longstanding challenge for plant geneticists: balancing disease resistance and growth in plants. The breakthrough could help protect plants from disease in the future while also promoting higher biomass yields to support sustainable food supplies for both humans and animals, production of biofuels and lumber, and more, according to the new study.

Released: 30-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Getting the Flu and Then Your Shot May Benefit Immunity
University of Georgia

In a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health, University of Georgia researchers found that natural immunity from previous flu infections has a significant impact on how well future influenza vaccinations work.

Released: 17-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
People Aren’t Volunteering as Much These Days. What Gives?
University of Georgia

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. New research from the University of Georgia suggests the economy may be to blame.

Released: 12-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Postpartum women filled more benzodiazepine prescriptions during pandemic
University of Georgia

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 new study found that the pandemic didn’t lead to increases in postpartum depression or anxiety diagnoses. But it did prompt a 15% increase in the number of privately insured new moms filling prescriptions for antianxiety medications like Valium, Xanax, Ativan and Klonopin.

Released: 3-Sep-2024 2:05 PM EDT
How cheerful is that water bottle?
University of Georgia

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.

Released: 20-Aug-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Type 2 diabetes increased by almost 20% over a decade
University of Georgia

Type 2 diabetes increased by almost 20% between 2012 and 2022, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

Released: 16-Jul-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Farming under the influence?
University of Georgia

A new University of Georgia study reveals that one in five 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. Farming is a uniquely stressful vocation. Farmers work long hours performing labor-intensive, repetitive and often dangerous tasks.

Released: 1-Jul-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Beck on Moody v. NetChoice & NetChoice v. Paxton decisions
University of Georgia

Marshall Chair of Constitutional Law Randy Beck has offered insight on the U.S. Supreme Court decisions reagrding Moody v. NetChoice & NetChoice v. Paxton



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