Medical College of Georgia

Health

Tiny worm plays a big role in learning whether Parkinson’s really starts in the gut

A tiny worm called the C. elegans is enabling scientists to explore the emerging theory that Parkinson’s disease starts in the gut.

Feb 28, 2023

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When chronic stress activates these neurons, behavioral problems like loss of pleasure, depression result

It’s clear that chronic stress can impact our behavior, leading to problems like depression, reduced interest in things that previously brought us pleasure, even PTSD.

Jan 24, 2023

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Young age, housing insecurity primary factors in vaccine hesitancy among African Americans

A survey of mostly African American adults living in and around one of Georgia’s largest cities found that COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy was greatest among those age 18 to 29, investigators say.

Aug 23, 2021