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Daily Dose: 4/23/2013
Trick Yourself Into Drinking Less: We’ve all had one of those awful hangovers that makes you want to give up drinking forever. Doctors explain that reliving a negative experience is enough … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 4/22/2013
Watch Out For Those Ticks: Those of us here in NY could be at a greater risk for Lyme disease than ever before. A new study from the University of Toronto suggests … Continue reading
Spotlight: The Morning-After Pill
At the beginning of this month, a judge in New York City demanded removal of the age restriction on the morning-after pill birth control prescription. The consequential legal battle has … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 4/12/2013
The Dangers of Dietary Supplements: Last week, the Food and Drug Administration reported 85 deaths and illnesses associated with dietary supplements containing the ingredient dimethylamylamine, also known as DMAA. This stimulant, … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 4/9/2013
Morning-After Pill Available to Everyone: Well, not everyone, but close enough. A federal judge ruled last week that the morning-after pill be available without a prescription to all girls “under … Continue reading
The Medical Condition You Might Not Know You Have
Carpal tunnel syndrome is something we usually associate with the elderly, but many young people actually experience the syndrome without even realizing it. Actress Jessica Alba has just been diagnosed … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 2/26/13
Watch Those Whistles: Referees and other people who regularly use whistles may suffer hearing loss from repeated exposure to the loud, shrill noises. A study performed by an audiology student (who … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 2/18/2013
A New Treatment for the Blind: Researchers have created an “artificial retina,” a bundle of electrodes implanted in the eye. This system allows visual input to go around the damaged part … Continue reading
General Interest Meeting
Interested in fitness, food and health? Then come to What the Health’s general interest meeting! Join the staff of Syracuse University’s only on-campus health magazine by attending our meeting Tuesday, … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 12/6/12
Play It Safe: A new study suggests hits to the head in football or other contact sports may lead to a distinct pattern of brain damage leading to focusing issues. … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 12/5/2012
Stay Away From Those Bouncy Castles: A rather upsetting study shows that the number of injuries caused by inflatable bouncers, such as those bouncy castles we all enjoyed at childhood … Continue reading
Holiday-Themed Appetizers
In the print issue of our newest edition, we feature some delicious appetizers, perfect for that holiday party you’ve been planning. Check them out below, and find more ways to … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 12/4/12
Put Your Phone Down: A new study suggests the urges behind cell phone addiction may be the same as a shopping addiction. Researchers from Baylor University and Seton Hall University discovered … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 12/3/2012
Your Couch May be Toxic: And we’re not just talking about the negative health effects of being a couch potato. It turns out that your couch may actually be harming … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 11/29/12
Take Care of Your Face: Experts say acne in adult women can sometimes signal a hormonal disorder. Identifying these cases is key to correcting hormone imbalances that can cause other health … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 11/27/12
Better Flu Vaccines: German scientists discovered a faster way to treat the flu. A new vaccine originating from a molecule similar to DNA protects animals from influenza and can offer a … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 11/15/12
Reading on Digital Devices: There’s been a debate if too much screen time can damage your vision, especially with the growing number of mobile devices we use each day. A new … Continue reading
Daily Dose: 11/14/2012
Physicians’ Biases Revealed: There have been past studies showing that the general population tends to assume negative things about overweight people, but one might assume that doctors would be more … Continue reading
