Health News from the Chronicles


What’s the connection between social behavior and genes?

  The research raises many questions but ultimately has provided another clue that may help further research and help people with social disorders such as autism. "Methylation is a dynamic process, and level of methylation can change over the course of a person's lifetime," he said. "But it…

Everything in moderation? Perhaps not.

Looking to lose weight or even maintain your current weight? You may justify small indulgences like a piece of cake by telling yourself that it's okay to have just a small amount. Everything in moderation, right? Perhaps not. A new University of Georgia study may make you think twice before you…

Satellite Precipitation Data, the Energy-Water-Food Nexus and the Urbanized Globe

Water, food and energy are inextricably linked. All three sectors impact one or both of the others. Improving water, energy and food security on a global level can be achieved through a nexus approach that integrates management of these resources across geographies and sectors. Having the data to…
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UGA Psychology clinic walk-in hours

It's exam week but the campus community is also reeling from the recent tragedy involving our students. The UGA Psychology Clinic is responding: The UGA Psychology Clinic has created walk-in hours to help those impacted by the recent tragedy involving five of our UGA students. Therapists will be…
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Advanced Functional Fabrics partnership moves forward

The AFFOA partnership builds on recent breakthroughs in fiber materials and manufacturing processes that will soon allow scientists to design and manufacture fabrics that see, hear, sense, communicate, store and convert energy, regulate temperature, monitor health and change color. ... UGA…

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