Latest news from University of Georgia on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/vacations-are-good-for-employee-well-being-and-the-effects-are-long-lasting/?sc=rsin /articles/vacations-are-good-for-employee-well-being-and-the-effects-are-long-lasting/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:05:59 EST If you're like many Americans, you probably didn't take all your vacation time this past year. Even if you did, it's highly likely you didn't fully unplug while off the clock. But you might want to change that if you want to improve your health and well-being, according to a new review article from the University of Georgia. University of Georgia /articles/being-born-into-poverty-negatively-affects-children-s-behavior/?sc=rsin /articles/being-born-into-poverty-negatively-affects-children-s-behavior/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:35:28 EST Children born into poor families are more likely to exhibit aggressive, impulsive behaviors throughout childhood, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. University of Georgia /articles/social-media-users-more-likely-to-invest-in-cryptocurrencies/?sc=rsin /articles/social-media-users-more-likely-to-invest-in-cryptocurrencies/?sc=rsin Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:10:44 EST As social media grows, so too does awareness of cryptocurrencies. And hearing about them online may affect people's behavior, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. University of Georgia /articles/improving-health-in-rural-areas-takes-community/?sc=rsin /articles/improving-health-in-rural-areas-takes-community/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:10:23 EST Involving local leaders and churches could make all the difference in rural communities in diabetes prevention, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia. University of Georgia /articles/making-self-driving-cars-safer-less-accident-prone/?sc=rsin /articles/making-self-driving-cars-safer-less-accident-prone/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:55:31 EST Self-driving cars rely on artificial intelligence to predict where nearby cars will go. But when those predictions don't match reality, that discrepancy can potentially lead to crashes and less safe roadways. That's why a recent study from the University of Georgia developed a new AI model to make self-driving cars safer. University of Georgia /articles/long-covid-19-is-costing-americans-money/?sc=rsin /articles/long-covid-19-is-costing-americans-money/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:05:43 EST The COVID-19 pandemic panic that characterized the early 2020s may be gone. But the SARS-CoV-2 virus is continuing to wreak havoc on some Americans' finances, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. University of Georgia /articles/fowl-play-why-the-hunt-for-thanksgiving-s-favorite-bird-could-get-tougher/?sc=rsin /articles/fowl-play-why-the-hunt-for-thanksgiving-s-favorite-bird-could-get-tougher/?sc=rsin Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:50:00 EST 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. University of Georgia /articles/the-metaverse-lets-audiences-watch-sports-in-a-new-way/?sc=rsin /articles/the-metaverse-lets-audiences-watch-sports-in-a-new-way/?sc=rsin Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:40:23 EST 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. University of Georgia /articles/the-women-and-stress-behind-rural-farming-in-america/?sc=rsin /articles/the-women-and-stress-behind-rural-farming-in-america/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:15:58 EST 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. University of Georgia /articles/new-mixed-reality-game-may-help-kids-be-more-active/?sc=rsin /articles/new-mixed-reality-game-may-help-kids-be-more-active/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:05:26 EST Mixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. University of Georgia /articles/expert-available-potential-international-trade-changes-under-new-trump-administration/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-available-potential-international-trade-changes-under-new-trump-administration/?sc=rsin Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:45:16 EST University of Georgia School of Law Assistant Professor of Law & Faculty Co-Director of the Dean Rusk International Law Center Desiree 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 desireelc@uga.edu. University of Georgia /articles/people-engaging-in-self-harm-find-support-on-reddit-but-is-that-community-helping-them/?sc=rsin /articles/people-engaging-in-self-harm-find-support-on-reddit-but-is-that-community-helping-them/?sc=rsin Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:25:57 EST A new study from the University of Georgia suggests people posting in Reddit's r/selfharm community are likely seeking support for negative emotions. University of Georgia /articles/high-levels-of-omega-3-omega-6-may-protect-against-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/high-levels-of-omega-3-omega-6-may-protect-against-cancer/?sc=rsin Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:10:05 EST 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. University of Georgia /articles/nearly-6-of-pregnant-women-report-marijuana-use/?sc=rsin /articles/nearly-6-of-pregnant-women-report-marijuana-use/?sc=rsin Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:00:34 EST 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. University of Georgia /articles/thermal-imaging-may-help-fruits-veggies-stay-fresher-longer/?sc=rsin /articles/thermal-imaging-may-help-fruits-veggies-stay-fresher-longer/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:15:40 EST 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. University of Georgia /articles/how-you-interact-with-your-kid-could-shape-how-they-play-with-their-peers/?sc=rsin /articles/how-you-interact-with-your-kid-could-shape-how-they-play-with-their-peers/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:40:40 EST 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. University of Georgia /articles/virtual-reality-game-used-to-help-students-in-science-classes/?sc=rsin /articles/virtual-reality-game-used-to-help-students-in-science-classes/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:05:11 EST 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. University of Georgia /articles/the-monarch-butterfly-may-not-be-endangered-but-its-migration-is/?sc=rsin /articles/the-monarch-butterfly-may-not-be-endangered-but-its-migration-is/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:50:00 EST 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. University of Georgia /articles/researchers-separate-plant-growth-and-disease-resistance/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-separate-plant-growth-and-disease-resistance/?sc=rsin Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:10:24 EST 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. University of Georgia /articles/getting-the-flu-and-then-your-shot-may-benefit-immunity/?sc=rsin /articles/getting-the-flu-and-then-your-shot-may-benefit-immunity/?sc=rsin Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:05:27 EST 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. University of Georgia