Cardiology
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.
Dec 12, 2023
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University of Georgia
Psychology & Psychiatry
Fostering a cat can ease loneliness, study finds
No one needs science to tell them that dogs make faithful and loving companions. Cats, on the other hand, could use the endorsement. The University of Georgia and Brenau University have provided just that in a pilot study ...
Dec 7, 2023
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Medical economics
Study investigates using telemedicine for flu diagnosis
Imagine you're feeling achy. You have a cough, and you might have a fever. It's flu season, so you want to have a doctor check you out. Almost a quarter of Americans now opt for a telehealth visit, which public health experts ...
Nov 21, 2023
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Health
One in eight military families with children use a food bank to make ends meet, finds study
Approximately 1 in 8 military families with at least one child reported using a food bank, pantries or other charitable food distribution resources in the past year, according to new research from the University of Georgia. ...
Nov 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Complex PTSD linked to suicidal behavior in sexual minorities
A study from the University of Georgia has found that complex post-traumatic stress disorder—a type of PTSD caused by chronic, long-lasting or repeated traumatic events—plays an important role in how trauma impacts lesbian, ...
Oct 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression, anxiety common among college students, finds study
Depression and anxiety among college students is a growing public health problem. And new research from the University of Georgia suggests the problem may be worse for students who aren't the same race as most of their peers.
Oct 17, 2023
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Vaccination
More adults likely to get a flu vaccination than receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds
Fifty-five percent of U.S. adults reported that they would "definitely" or "probably" get a recommended influenza vaccination in the coming months, while 46% plan to receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine, according to findings ...
Oct 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Socializing found to boost mood more than screen time
It turns out people might prefer social interactions over their smartphones, but that doesn't mean they're going to stop scrolling.
Sep 12, 2023
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Pediatrics
More sleep could reduce impulsive behavior in children
Sleep is a critical part of a child's overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave.
Aug 29, 2023
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Medical research
New molecule could treat shingles, herpes viruses
You've seen the commercial. The one that ominously tells you if you had chickenpox as a child, the virus that causes shingles is already inside you.
Aug 8, 2023
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