Health News
I was going to eat that Published: 4/23/2008
"Food prices have risen 83 percent in the last three years.”
That’s an estimate from the World Bank regarding inflation worldwide. Inflation is bad for everyone, but for households suffering from poverty – in 2001, the World Bank estimated 1.1 billion people lived on less than $1 a day, and 2.7 billion lived on less than $2 a day – a price increase of this magnitude is potentially fatal.
Do underwires really cause breast cancer? Published: 4/22/2008
Rumors abound about the causes of cancer – cell phones, deodorant and certain foods have all been suspects. The latest: Some say the underwire in bras might cause breast cancer.
Indiana ranked 49th in public health funding Published: 4/11/2008
Indiana ranked 49th for the amount of state money spent on public health in 2006-07. Indiana spent about
Support campus rape prevention Published: 4/3/2008
When registering for spring classes in the coming weeks, please consider checking the IUSA Rape Crisis Fund checkbox to help support sexual assault prevention programming and crisis services for students
Global warming already poses threat to plants and animals Published: 12/6/2007
More than 3,000 flying foxes have dropped dead, falling from trees in Australia.
Poor refrigeration weakens vaccines force parents to get new shots for their children Published: 12/5/2007
Every year, thousands of American children go through the tearful, teeth-gritting ordeal of getting their vaccinations, only to be forced to do it all over again.
Flu shots available at Health Center for students, staff Published: 11/13/2007
November marks the beginning of flu season. The IU Health Center is offering flu shots by appointment to University students and employees to prevent the virus’ spread on campus.
13-year-old student injured in football game dies later at hospital Published: 10/12/2007
A 13-year-old boy who was injured in a football game died later at a hospital, officials said Thursday.
Will McLeod, 13, was an eighth-grader at North Lincoln Middle School. He was hurt Wednesday night during a game against West Lincoln Middle School, said district spokeswoman Belinda Branson.
IUPD finds ‘distressing’ number of partiers unconscious Published: 9/5/2007
Adding to the 108 citations the Indiana State Excise Police issued Friday and Saturday, the IU Police Department recorded 41 arrests during the weekend.
Out of the 41 arrests, six individuals were unconscious, needing some sort of medical assistance, IUPD Capt. Jerry Minger said.
Drug companies get closer to Alzheimer’s cure Published: 9/4/2007
INDIANAPOLIS – First, Don Bundy had trouble remembering the names of his grandchildren. Now, the 69-year-old Alzheimer’s patient forgets what a dinner plate is and relies on his wife, Carolyn, to remember his age.
Since doctors diagnosed Bundy a few years ago, he’s volunteered for several drug studies and brain scans. He knows they’ll help science – but probably not him.
“I think it’s an opportunity to help others have a better life, really,” the Indianapolis resident said.
Health, wealth and relationships Published: 9/4/2007
Erik von Markovik, aka “Mystery” from VH1’s “The Pickup Artist,” teaches that all success and happiness in life is a result of our health, wealth and relationships. Anytime you are down or feel that something is wrong in your life, it is because you are missing one of these essential components. More importantly, all of these aspects of life are very closely connected and have an effect on others.
Cardiac problems fatal for athletes Published: 9/3/2007
Cardiac problems, like an abnormal heartbeat, are exacerbated by rigorous exercise in a way that can be fatal in athletes, and regular testing for the problem could save lives, doctors at a heart conference said Sunday.
Organization lobbies to lower drinking age from 21 to 18 Published: 9/3/2007
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – While most officials on college campuses are looking for ways to stop underage drinking, one organization is taking a slightly
different approach.
RecFest draws 3,000 students Published: 8/27/2007
IU Recreational Sports presented its annual RecFest on Friday to showcase the ways new students can get involved in athletic activities on campus.
University gears up for smoking ban Published: 8/24/2007
Sophomore Nikki Ashkin won’t have to walk through clouds of cigarette smoke on the business school steps
after Jan. 1.
Environmental director grilled on BP chemical dumping Published: 8/23/2007
Indiana’s top environmental official told a legislative panel Wednesday that he wishes his agency had heard months ago the concerns now being raised about the permit allowing a BP PLC oil refinery to dump more pollutants into Lake Michigan.
Smoggy statutes Published: 8/2/2007
We may be beating a dead, rotting, methane-releasing horse with a thick lead pipe, but if it’s worth saying once, it’s worth repeating until we turn blue in the face: The Indiana legislature is failing miserably in its attempt to curb atmospheric pollution, combat global warming and protect the state’s precious wildlife.
IU finds new treatment for testicular cancer Published: 7/30/2007
Researchers at IU’s School of Medicine may have discovered a new treatment for testicular cancer in patients who do not respond to initial chemotherapy, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Chicago Bears hope to stay healthy as training camp opens Published: 7/30/2007
Tommie Harris sang in the huddle and made it clear he would like to be known as the “Real Deal.”
Study says women’s drug use increasing Published: 7/30/2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. –
A recent national survey found that men have more sexual partners in their lifetimes and are more likely to do drugs, but women are catching up.
Race tainted by more doping allegations Published: 7/26/2007
Tour de France leader Michael Rasmussen of Denmark has been removed from the race, a devastating blow to cycling’s premier event which has been rocked by a series of doping scandals.
Study: diet soda poses same risks as regular cola Published: 7/26/2007
BOSTON (AP) - People who drank more than one diet soda each day developed the same risks for heart disease as those who downed sugary regular soda, suggests a large but inconclusive study.
Caffeine, convenient drug of choice, may cause addiction Published: 7/23/2007
GREENVILLE, N.C. – After a late night of studying, many college students need a boost to make it through the next day.
Teter Quad blood drive seeks donors Published: 7/9/2007
Junior Amber Seals said members of the Groups student organization seem excited about having needles stuck in their arms for a good cause.
“I’ve been going around with the sign-up list for Groups members,” Seals said. “People are saying, ‘Yes, yes, I will.’”
Athletic recruitment environment unhealthy Published: 6/18/2007
There is no doubt (as the introduction to many columns, articles, speeches, long-winded rants and intellectual debates have begun) that IU’s athletic history has been storied, successful and at the very least, exciting to watch.
Untreated mental illness remains a serious health concern Published: 5/24/2007
The number one cause of disability in young people, and one of the most pervasive causes of suffering in the world is untreated mental illness. May 20-26 is Schizophrenia Awareness Week, a week designed to build public discourse about the importance of being open and honest about brain disorders and the massive role they play in our day-to-day lives.
Hoosier group turns out to support bill for universal health care Published: 5/21/2007
Last week, Karen Green Stone and 60 other demonstrators from the group Hoosiers for a Commonsense Health Plan lined up outside the Anthem-Wellpoint Health Insurance headquarters in Indianapolis to support a universal health care bill making its way through the U.S. House.
IU Health Center still active despite lower summer enrollment Published: 5/10/2007
While most students go home for the summer, others opt to stay in Bloomington. As summer sessions start up and allergy season kicks in, the IU Health Center stays active.