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Campus

Students balance married and student life

By Hope Thomas
April 05, 2019 12:00 AM
Sam and Sierra Smith pose with their son. (Sam Smith)
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Healthy Living

Yoga opportunities abound on the BYU campus

By Hope Thomas
February 21, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU students pose in the child's pose position at a Tuesday night Yoga Club meeting in the Wilkinson Center. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Campus

BYU nonprofit gives specialized medical care to Native American reservations

By Rachel Halversen
February 20, 2019 12:00 AM
From left: Western Reperfusion volunteers Dalton Braathen, Jordan Jones, Carson Bateman and Joelle Andersen present the diagram describing peripheral artery disease to the Native Americans on the Moapa Valley Reservation screening in December. (Jordan Jones)
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Metro

Federal sparring over contraceptive coverage doesn't impact Y employee, student benefits

By Tessa Lara Westlund
February 08, 2019 12:00 AM
President Trump's recent attempt to rescind a portion of federal law that requires most health insurance companies to cover contraceptives hasn't had an impact on insurance companies that aren't required to provide such coverage because of religious or moral objections.
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The Miracles of the NICU

By Universe Contributor
December 03, 2018 12:00 AM
If you've been seeing a lot of social media posts about premature babies, that's because November is World Prematurity Month, a time to raise awareness for babies born before their due dates. Premature birth is the leading cause of death for young children worldwide, according to March of Dimes, an organization started during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency in response to his battle with polio. As his case shows, even when even when premies survive, there can be long-lasting effects on the child and the family.
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Lead Found in Apartments

By Universe Contributor
December 03, 2018 12:00 AM
In October, a family living in Lilac Place apartment complex in Provo were shocked when their doctor told them at their one-year-old's annual check up that he had shown higher levels of lead in his blood.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers

By Universe Contributor
November 30, 2018 12:00 AM
After preparing such a large feast for thanksgiving, most people are bound to have leftovers, but how long are those leftovers good for? It's normal to want to make your thanksgiving leftovers last as long as possible so you can get the most out of them, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture says certain foods have a time limit on them.
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Campus Events

Rock 'n' roll theme chosen for Pendulum Court Cafe on Nov. 15

By Brittany Salinas
November 12, 2018 12:00 AM
'Mick Jagger Spicy Mac 'n' Cheese,' 'Bad to the Bone BLT' and rock 'n' roll music will all be part of the themed atmosphere at the Pendulum Court Cafe on Nov. 15, the cafe's last day open this semester.
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Pill Disposal

By Universe Contributor
November 09, 2018 12:00 AM
Picture this scenario: After a minor dental surgery, your doctor prescribes a bottle of painkillers for you. However, after a day or two, you’re back in tip-top shape, leaving most of the prescription untouched. What do you do with all the extra pills? Many people do nothing.
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Healthy Living

Age is just a number for 80-year-old BYU alum

By Brittany Salinas
November 05, 2018 12:00 AM
Gary Griffin, 80, runs across a basketball court in the Richards Building on Oct. 19. Griffin, a retired faculty member, plays basketball on the BYU campus three times a week with BYU faculty members half his age. (Sam Bigelow)
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ACL Recovery Progression

By Andrew Reed
November 02, 2018 12:00 AM
Craig Schultz is a physical therapist at Timpanogos Regional Hospital. Having been a therapist for 25 years, he has seen countless ACL surgeries and understands just how progressive fixing a torn ACL has become.
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Metro

Salt Lake Capitol Meeting for Medical Marijuana

By Universe Contributor
October 26, 2018 12:00 AM
In 12 days, Utah voters will decide whether or not to bring medical marijuana to the state. Last night, a public forum was held at the state capitol on proposition 2. Utahns took the opportunity to speak out about the issue.
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Campus News

BYU students promote women in dentistry

By Brittany Salinas
October 25, 2018 12:00 AM
From left, Lauren Olsen, Eliza Butcher, Nadia Valentin, Kendra Law, Tessa Hadley, Cyerra Davis and Haram Kim smile at the opening social of the BYU Women in Dentistry committee last week. (Ty Mullen)
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Medical Marijuana Compromise

By Universe Contributor
October 19, 2018 12:00 AM
Yesterday, The Utah State Legislature held a committee hearing trying to come to a compromise about medical marijuana. While Proposition 2 is already on the November ballot, committee members addressed the proposed medical marijuana compromise.
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Flu Season Approaching

By Universe Contributor
October 17, 2018 12:00 AM
The peak of flu season is just around the corner, and although the flu shot is the best option for preventing the illness, there are a few other options for staying healthy.
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Campus

Pre-med meets humanities in new club

By Brittany Salinas
September 20, 2018 12:00 AM
Medical Humanities Club leadership Adam Brantley, Davis Rutter and Eliza Neal said combining science and the humanities will help students who want to go into the medical field. (Ty Mullen)
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Art

Alumna teaches art course to help with mental health

By Brittany Salinas
September 14, 2018 12:00 AM
Provo artist and instructor Carin Fausett helps a student work out the meaning behind her painting. Fausett offers art classes aimed at helping others deal with mental health issues. (Brittany Salinas)
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Healthy Living

The benefit of hiring a doula

By Stephanie Macias
September 04, 2018 12:00 AM
Doulas are professionals who assist women throughout the entire childbearing process. Many families are choosing to utilize their services. (Julian Marks)
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