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Guest Voice: Young People Hard-Hit by STIs
Know the Facts and Get Yourself Tested

Three common STIs—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are surging across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Young people are especially hard-hit. In fact, because reported […]

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Guest voice: Groceries and games
Join UI's 6th annual Grocery Bingo

It may come as a surprise, but 38% of U of I undergraduate students struggled to obtain food for themselves in the past 12 months according to the 2017 Study […]

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Think before you drink
New studies on energy drinks show you should stick to coffee and tea

It’s 8 a.m. and you just woke up from a night that went on too long. You think about skipping a lecture to catch a few more z’s, but it […]

Shots, shots, shots, everybody
There is absolutely no reason not to get vaccinated and it’s irresponsible to do otherwise

As the daughter of a nurse practitioner, there was no question whether I would be vaccinated or not.  Each age milestone was met with the appropriate shot, starting when I […]

Guest Voice: Being more heart conscious
Use February to think more about your diet and health habits

February marks “Heart Awareness Month,” which is the perfect time to discuss the benefits of the Mediterranean diet not just for your heart, but for your whole body. People who […]

Freedom to choose
The landmark Roe v. Wade decision is just as important now as it was in 1973

Fifty years ago, Norma McCorvey wanted to terminate her pregnancy. McCorvey, a lower-class woman in her early 20s, had previously given birth twice, putting both children up for adoption.

Guest Voice: A hidden gem
Well Space can help students de-stress and practice self-care

According to researchers, our overall health and wellbeing is impacted by the environment in which we surround ourselves.  Our environment can influence our mood, impact our behavior, affect our level […]