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Resources for students with ADHD in light of National ADHD Awareness Month

By Cameron Cook
October 16, 2023 12:00 AM
October is National ADHD Awareness Month. Students with ADHD who may struggle with the demands of university life as well as ADHD symptoms are not alone and have many resources available to help.
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Healthy Living

Nutritional information on menus may be a possible trigger for eating disorders

By Ashly Larkin
September 14, 2022 12:00 AM
A study done by the National Library of Medicine showed that calories on menus may cause those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa to order significantly less food than normal and those with bulimia nervosa to order significantly more.
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Healthy Living

'Mental health days' becoming more widely accepted

By Brittany Allen
October 28, 2021 12:00 AM
Schools around the U.S. are discussing the possibility of having excused “mental health days” that mimic “sick days” when students are unable to come to school.
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Local

The latest on masks: When, where & how to wear them

By Maddie Selcho
February 10, 2021 12:00 AM
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new mask requirements at the end of January, including mandatory face coverings on all public transportation as well as in transportation hubs.
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Nation

Bloomberg announces $50 million to fight opioid epidemic

By Associated Press
November 30, 2018 12:00 AM
In this Nov. 29 file photo, former mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg speaks to the media in Jackson, Mississippi. Bloomberg’s philanthropy has announced a $50 million donation to help fight the nation’s opioid epidemic. Bloomberg Philanthropies says over the next three years it’ll help up to 10 states address the causes of opioid addiction and strengthen prevention and treatment programs. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
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Healthy Living

Local drownings prompt experts' advice

By Morgan March
September 18, 2018 12:00 AM
A new Red Cross First Aid app gives step-by-step instructions on how to give CPR. (Maddi Dayton)
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Food

80 sickened at Boston college after eating at Chipotle

December 08, 2015 12:00 AM
Chipotle said late Monday that it closed the restaurant after several students at Boston College, including members of the men’s basketball team, reported “gastrointestinal symptoms” after eating at the chain. The school said it was working with local health officials to determine the cause of the illness. (Associated Press)
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Healthy Living

Protect yourself from the worst case of flu in a decade

By Lauren Myrick
January 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The flu breakout of 2012-2013 is one of the earliest peaking and worst cases of flu doctors have seen in a decade. Patients have been backed up in doctors' offices for 19 consecutive weeks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Local

Utah has highest skin cancer rates in the country

By Meredith Francom
July 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Outside the Utah County Health Department a sign on the sidewalk says 'Free Cancer Clinic Today.' Jackie Black, who runs the clinic, said the sign saves lives every year. Utah has the highest rate of skin cancer in the country, with 90 to 100 deaths annually according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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