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Take a Crash Course in Celiac Survival on a College Campus
Shelby Kaho is a college sophomore and a professional blogger for CeliacsInTheHouse.com. She has also not eaten anything that contains gluten for the past six years. In case you are wondering why...
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Schools Must Buy Larger Desks to Accommodate Larger Students
Seventeen percent of American children are considered to be overweight or obese. Of course, this statistic in and of itself is disturbing, but the manifestations of this fact are also quite...
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Obama Administration to Tackle School Vending Machines
With childhood obesity reaching all-time highs, the government has tackled the school’s hot lunch, and is now after its next big culprit: The vending machines.Since children receive 19 to 50 percent of...
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Should Vending Machines Be Taken Out of Schools?
A scary number of American students are obese or overweight, and it’s easy to think of reasons why. I have heard horror stories of kids who will only eat McDonald’s Happy Meals instead of healthy...
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Why Aren’t Students Allowed to Wear Sunscreen at School?
Most people think that school is a place where children should be kept safe. However, as Jesse Michener, a mom of three children who attend Tacoma Public Schools in Washington, recently found out, this...
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Sex Education Classes Aren’t Improving for US Students
If you have been hoping that our public schools have been doing a better job of teaching students about the ways to prevent pregnancy and spreading STDs, then I’m sorry to tell you that this does not...
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Want to Live a Long Life? Stay in School
Stay in school. Get an education. Knowledge is power. All of these phrases are instilled in children from preschool on. It’s great advice and can definitely lead to some smart choices in life. But now...
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The Big Don’ts of College Drinking That May Save Your Life
A majority of college parties involve alcohol, and it is rather a hot topic for college students. According to DoSomething.org, about 30,000 college students require medical treatment after overdosing...
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More Than 100 College Professors Sign Letter to Legalize Marijuana
More than 100 college professors signed their names on a letter advocating the legalization of marijuana. The letter was released yesterday by the campaign Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol.The letter...
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The New College Student Drug of Choice is Adderall
College life may be a fun and exciting adventure to look forward to, but it’s far from the easiest stage in life. The average college student must learn strong multitasking and time management skills...
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Do You Have a ‘Fear of Missing Out?’
“Do you believe you’re missing out, that everything good is happening somewhere else?” - Brand New, “Jesus Christ”In terms of eras, the age of social media is in its adolescence. Therefore,...
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Southeastern U.S. Crawling with Chlamydia and Gonorrhea with Highest STD Rates
Someone might want to go check on the southeastern United States, they’re not doing so hot lately. The Top Masters in Health Care recently released an interactive infographic detailing various health...
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What is Obamacare Anyway? What Young Adults Need to Know About Health Insurance
The extension of parental dependency among 20 somethings in the new millennia is a boundless social phenomenon. As post-high school adults lean longer on their parents than previous generations—with...
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Mo’ Moustaches, Less Problems: Movember Spreads Awareness for Young Men’s Health
Forget about drones, wearable computers, fingerprint sensors and all the trappings of modern life, for it is the new November.It’s Movember. The bane of wives, fiances, moms, girlfriends, and...
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Oklahoma State University Strives to be America’s Healthiest College Campus
Oklahoma State University is after a title. No, not for football or basketball or even anything academic. Instead, OSU has put itself on the track to be America’s Healthiest Campus.The quest to be...
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Food Insecurity Facing More Students as College Expenses Rise
Often, college students are accused of treating their lives on campus like a bubble; one that will pop after graduation when they have to enter the “real world.” That may be true, but plenty of...
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Study Drug Use on the Rise, Students Don’t Know Risks
Looking around campus, you’re sure to see the signs of finals approaching. More and more students will be spending longer hours studying, using every spare moment to catch up on homework, their jobs,...
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Hookah’s Healthy Alternative Claims Go Up in Smoke
You may have heard that smoking hookah is better for you than smoking cigarettes. Turns out, it’s all in how you define “better.” A recent study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers...
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Students Invent Nail Polish That Detects Date Rape Drugs
Even if you’ve never been to a party or bar, I bet you know their number one rule: Never leave your drink unattended. There’s also its cousin, never accept a drink from someone if you didn’t see them...
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9 Things Nurses Do — And Why You Should Appreciate Them
Nursing is often an under-appreciated profession. While nurses spend more time on average caring for their patients than doctors, they often take home significantly less pay. About 89 percent of nurses...
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