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Older U.S. Men Losing Bone Mass, Too Posted on 05/08/02 by J. Faith Peppers

The latest National Osteoporosis Foundation report shows that 30 million U.S. women over 55 suffer from low bone mass or osteoporosis. What may surprise many, though, is that 14 million men over do, too.

Do-it-yourself Termite Control Can Be Costly Posted on 05/08/02 by Sharon Omahen

When it comes to controlling termites, over-the-counter products may be less expensive, but in the long run, they could really cost you.

Some Swimming Lessons Well Learned Posted on 05/07/02 by Mike Isbell

Charles and I were the best of friends. If you saw one of us, you saw the other. I thought I knew everything about Charles, but one almost tragic day I found out something new.

UGA Finding Could Revolutionize Genetic Research Posted on 05/03/02 by Dan Rahn

Sometimes the genius of a discovery lies in how its parts are put together. University of Georgia scientists have combined technologies in a unique way that could revolutionize genetic research, saving countless time and hundreds of millions of dollars.

'Safety Net' Better in New Farm Bill Posted on 05/02/02 by Brad Haire

A new farm bill is complete and nears approval for the 2002 crop season. Georgia farmers hope this new deal can correct past mistakes and hand them a better way to deal with a sluggish U.S. farm economy trying to ease its way into a global market.

Tyson to Head Georgia Extension Service Posted on 05/02/02 by

ATHENS, Ga. - Bobby L. Tyson has been named Associate Dean for Extension in the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, effective July 1. Tyson has been serving as interim associate dean since July 2001.

'Sweet 16' Drought-Tolerant Annuals Posted on 05/02/02 by Paul A. Thomas

You can have a colorful, water-efficient garden even in the midst of a miserable drought. The key is to select annuals that don't require much water once they're established.

Calf Cloned From Slaughtered Cow Posted on 04/25/02 by Kim Carlyle

ATHENS, Ga. -- Scientists at the University of Georgia and ProLinia, Inc., have produced the first calf ever cloned from cells of a slaughtered cow.

Deep South Poultry Conference May 23 Posted on 04/25/02 by Dan Rahn

With an annual production approaching $2.8 billion, Georgia poultry farmers need the wealth of information offered in the Deep South Poultry Conference May 23 in Tifton, Ga.

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