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Church announces new BYU medical school

July 29, 2024 12:00 AM
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a new medical school for Brigham Young University on Monday, July 29.
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New COVID-19 monovalent vaccine released, BYU faculty reflect on pandemic

October 13, 2023 12:00 AM
As the COVID-19 pandemic becomes endemic, BYU professors look back at the COVID-19 response and the future of the disease.
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Public health professor shares sunny outlook on global health

July 25, 2023 12:00 AM
Public health professor and College of Life Sciences Associate DeanBenjamin Crookstonaddressed the campus community on July 25, focusing his discussion on often unacknowledged yet remarkable strides made in global health.
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Daily step counts drop following COVID-19 pandemic, study says

April 06, 2023 12:00 AM
A new study conducted by a group of researchers from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center shows a reduction in daily steps in Americans since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jeff Glenn speaks at first Peery Presenter Event

March 16, 2023 12:00 AM
Jeff Glenn, public health professor and Ballard Center faculty fellow, spoke to students about social impact on global health at the first ever Peery Presenter event.
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Eye on the Y: Biology professor awarded for her work with bone marrow transplant registry, BYU students advocate for youth mental health at SOPHE summit

January 08, 2023 12:00 AM
Biology professor awarded for her work with bone marrow transplant registry
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Utah resolution seeks to declare racism 'moral and public health crisis'

February 24, 2021 12:00 AM
A new resolution introduced in the Utah Legislature seeks to declare racism in Utah as a moral and public health crisis.
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BYU students speak out against 'dystopian' randomized testing

October 02, 2020 12:00 AM
Bella Isham said she never imagined herself opposing the university administration when she imagined going to BYU. But when randomized testing and contact tracing came to campus, she became an outspoken critic.
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Public health professors say social distancing isn't just for campus

September 08, 2020 12:00 AM
Public health professors say they’re optimistic BYU can remain open this fall, but a lot depends on how students practice physical distancing when they're off campus.
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A look at Utah's opioid epidemic: Recovery through connection and education

May 08, 2020 12:00 AM
This story pairs with 'Similar but different: The opioid epidemic across America'
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Utah task force announces economic plan in response to COVID-19

March 25, 2020 12:00 AM
By Sydnee Gonzalez and Spencer McWilliams
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HB208: Program to create safer school routes may get more funding

February 12, 2019 12:00 AM
The Utah Department of Transportation has a program that promotes and provides safe pedestrian travel to and from schools, but every year, about two-thirds of safe route applications get denied because of lack of funding.
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Self-help apps increase confidence, motivation

January 16, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU researchers found 90 percent of self-help app users reported increased confidence and motivation. (Haley Mosher, Dani Jardine)
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BYU watches new health care bill

June 01, 2017 12:00 AM
MTC teacher Daniel Yanez walks into the BYU Student Health Center to visit a family member. The officials at the health center plan to evaluate health care legislation as soon as it becomes law. (Stephanie Rhodes)
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BYU public health majors help eliminate airport smoking rooms

June 07, 2016 12:00 AM
Salt Lake City International Airport will phase out all smoking rooms by the end of 2016. This is a public health issue, but is also to provide more space in the airport. (Kjersten Johnson)
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HB221: Immunization bill held in House

March 11, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY— A controversial bill that would amend children's immunization requirements failed to pass through the Legislature after 10 substitutions.
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2016 Session : Lawmakers pass bills aimed at opioids

March 11, 2016 12:00 AM
Rep. Carol Spackman Moss, D-Salt Lake City addresses the crowd at the Capitol's 'Rally for Recovery.' (Zoe Woolf McGinn)
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