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Church announces new BYU medical school
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
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
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
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
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
Biology professor awarded for her work with bone marrow transplant registry
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Highlights from BYU Colleges: New exhibit to be featured at Museum of Art, Topaz Internment Camp subject of English capstone
College of Fine Arts and Communications
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Utah resolution seeks to declare racism 'moral and public health crisis'
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
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
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
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
By Sydnee Gonzalez and Spencer McWilliams
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HB208: Program to create safer school routes may get more funding
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
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
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
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
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
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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