Health
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University of Georgia Student Shares Experience with COVID-19 in Italy
Paige Faucett experienced Italy’s COVID-19 outbreak while she was in Turin for a University of Georgia study abroad program. According to the World Health Organization, Italy currently has the most confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the European region. Faucett said she had planned to stay in Italy for the rest…
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Inevitability of Aging: Technology Allows Elderly to Stay In Homes Longer
The leading edge of the baby boomer population started turning 65 in 2011 and will make increased demands upon the healthcare system. According to the United States Census Bureau, this group, born between 1946 and 1964, represents 22%, or 73 million persons, of the total U.S. population. Numerous studies have indicated…
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UGA Students Prepare For Upcoming Travel In Wake Of Coronavirus
Sydney Cox plans to attend a Maymester study abroad program in Spain, Portugal and France. But like many students, Cox, a senior Nutritional Sciences major at the University of Georgia, is concerned about the coronavirus’s potential impact on her ability to participate. “I am worried that the trip will be…
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University of Georgia Stays Vigilant Against Spread Of Coronavirus Involving Study Abroad Programs
Many University of Georgia students are self-quarantining for 14 days in their homes after their semester-long study abroad trips were cut short due to the spread of coronavirus. Coronavirus, which originated in the Wuhan province of China, has now touched most corners of the world, including Georgia, where the first…
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Supporting the Supporters: The Causes, Effects and Solutions to Caregiver Burnout
On a cloudy Saturday morning, Stacia Knowles sits criss-cross in her seat on the patio of Jittery Joe’s, a thermos of tea positioned in front of her. If not for the navy blue scrubs, Knowles’ calm appearance and articulate speech give off the impression of someone who just woke up…
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Magic Mushrooms Decriminalization Making Progress, Still Far Behind Cannabis
While marijuana is being decriminalized or legalized in states and municipalities across America, there is a new push to decriminalize psilocybin. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring hallucinogenic substance famously found in more than 200 kinds of mushrooms that are collectively referred to as “magic mushrooms” or “psychedelic mushrooms.” Zane Bader…
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Pet Safety: How Your Furry Friend Can Enjoy Holidays, Too
While it may be tempting to sneak your furry friend a treat during the holidays, be sure to use precautions regarding what you share. Passing your pet foods that may be safe for your consumption, may cause health complications for your pet. Here’s how you can keep your pet out…
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Longer Ragweed Pollen Season Creates Discomfort Beyond Runny Nose
Every fall, Cece Pridgen, 25, suffers from an allergy to ragweed pollen. Her allergy developed in Michigan and moved with her to Georgia more than 10 years ago. “I’ve been allergic to ragweed my whole life,” said Pridgen. “I have to be extremely careful where I go outdoors. Since I…
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Feeding Barrow: How Barrow County Schools Are Helping Students Get Meals Over The Holidays
Barrow County schools are working to make sure their students do not go hungry during the holidays. Feeding Barrow, a program with Barrow County schools, will be able to provide 300 students who are food insecure with kid-friendly food to help keep them fed over Thanksgiving. What Is The…
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Community Water Fluoridation: Perspectives Differ on Whether Practice Helps, Hurts
Fluoride is a natural substance that is released from rocks into the water, air and soil. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is not enough natural fluoride in our drinking water to prevent tooth decay. Dental decay became a huge debate during WWII when many individuals…