Category Archives: Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

hand holding a pill up in the air between the first finger and thumb.

 Health & Medicine August 07, 2026

Mental health workers may hold negative beliefs about people who misuse opioids

The gut-brain axis represents the bidirectional biochemical signaling network linking the gastrointestinal tract and the nervous system. UGA researchers are examining the connection between the gut microbiome and mental health.

 Health & Medicine July 27, 2026

Gut feelings: How stress may reshape the microbiome and influence brain health

Four people stand and smile beside a research poster displayed on a board in a well-lit indoor setting.

 Health & Medicine July 16, 2026

Georgia Health Landscape offers scalable model for community-aligned translational research

A blue semaglutide injection pen, a GLP-1 medication known as one of the most effective options for weight loss, rests on a white surface with its cap removed and placed beside it.

 Health & Medicine June 16, 2026

Which GLP-1 medication is most effective for weight loss?

A person in a crowd of workers holds up two plastic water bottles under the bright sunlight, braving the heat near a brick building.

 Health & Medicine June 08, 2026

Heat could pose threat to World Cup workers

A bowl with sliced avocado, boiled egg halves, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, cheese cubes, sun-dried tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, sprouts, and greens—perfect for families embracing healthy eating.

 Health & Medicine June 04, 2026

Eating healthy could lower health expenses for families

Close-up of a person’s bare feet standing on a digital bathroom scale indoors.

 Health & Medicine May 04, 2026

Managing your weight may keep your brain healthier for longer

A doctor holding a clipboard and pen sits next to a patient in casual clothes, who has their hands clasped, discussing cancer screenings during a medical consultation in an exam room.

 Health & Medicine April 29, 2026

Patients in low-income neighborhoods are less likely to receive cancer screenings

A scientist wearing a mask and gloves uses a pipette in a laboratory, surrounded by various lab equipment and samples.

 Health & Medicine March 16, 2026

Empowering the next generation: One student’s commitment to mentorship and research

Four people in lab coats stand around a hospital bed with a patient, discussing how telehealth visits can help breast cancer patients stay on treatment. A University of Georgia College of Pharmacy patch is visible on one coat.

 Health & Medicine March 11, 2026

Telehealth visits may help breast cancer patients stay on treatment