health

Shyaholics turn to alcohol when in uncomfortable settings

By Savannah Worley · Monday, Oct. 16,2006 11:30 p.m.

Binge drinking among college students might not be just a result of the newfound freedom of being away from home. It could be an expression of shyness, according to research performed by IU-Southeast psychology professor Bernardo Carducci.

Cancer screening offered in Bloomington

By Audrie Garrison · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:56 p.m.

The Olcott Center for Cancer Education at Bloomington Hospital is offering to help women solve one of life's greatest health mysteries: whether or not they have the gene mutation for breast or ovarian cancer.

Do you need umami?

By Dawn Lucas · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:55 p.m.

Have you ever wondered if it is possible to realistically eat less instead of more? Umami taste is a possibility!

Global warming highlights need to save energy

By Nick Dugan · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:53 p.m.

Every time we turn on a light switch, the energy to sustain it must be produced in an electricity plant, the majority of which burn fossil fuels to generate their energy.

Physics, astronomy open house fun for all

By Mal Hackleman · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:53 p.m.

The IU Physics and Astronomy Society asked a question Saturday to a crowded lecture hall in Swain West, and more than two-thirds of those in the classroom raised their hands with enthusiasm that would make any professor jealous.

Free depression screening available to students

By Erica Ballard · Monday, Oct. 2,2006 11:20 p.m.

The IU Health Center will be offering a free depression screening for students this week, and next week students can take advantage of a free AIDS test through Bloomington Hospital.

Physics, astronomy departments to host open house

By Mal Hackleman · Monday, Oct. 2,2006 11:17 p.m.

Few people would agree to lie down on a bed of nails and allow someone to smash a cinder block on their stomach. Yet for those who know the physics of such an experiment, this is just another demonstration.

Students at risk for depression

By Carolyn Lee · Monday, Oct. 2,2006 11:14 p.m.

Depression can derail a college career. Although individual students experience depression differently, one thing is common: Depression is very disruptive to their lives.

Students seek help for porno, gambling and chat compulsions

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Monday, Oct. 2,2006 11:11 p.m.

The IU Health Center's Counseling and Psychological Services counselors are seeing an increase in the number of students with compulsive online behavior problems, says CAPS psychologist Chris Meno.

Remains of first tribe to encounter Columbus studied

By Savannah Worley · Monday, Oct. 2,2006 11:09 p.m.

The unwritten story of the native people who Christopher Columbus first met is now being recorded by IU researcher Charles Beeker and his team of graduate students.

Participants needed for arterial health study

Monday, Sept. 25,2006 10:38 p.m.

articipants are needed for a high-fat meal and arterial health study. IU's Clinical Exercise Physiology Lab is seeking college students who do not exercise regularly.

Dieting female athletes linked to fractures, leg pain

By Jeff Douglas · Monday, Sept. 25,2006 10:37 p.m.

ST. LOUIS -- Women athletes watching their waistlines could be more susceptible to leg pain and stress fractures, according to a small study.

Ancient skeleton of 3- year-old sheds light on ape-man species

By Malcolm Ritter · Monday, Sept. 25,2006 10:33 p.m.

NEW YORK -- Move over, Lucy. Welcome, little Selam. Let the debate about you and your brethren go on.

Lessons outside classroom just as important

By Tim davis · Monday, Sept. 25,2006 10:31 p.m.

Your parents might try to convince you that your most important college experiences will take place in the classroom. Don't believe it! Certainly, your academic life is one of the most important aspects of your experience at IU. However, just as important -- if not more important -- is your social and emotional growth during your time in Bloomington.

Jelly fish season

By Allyson O’Connor · Monday, Sept. 18,2006 11:56 p.m.

The white cross of the jellyfish distinguished its body against the dark background of Yellowwood Lake in Brown County. The rest of its transparent structure appeared as it slowly glided through the water. As stealthily as it surfaced, it sunk back into the darkness below the boat.

Exercise after fatty meals might reverse artery damage

By Megan George · Monday, Sept. 18,2006 11:48 p.m.

The next time you stop at a fast-food restaurant to save some time, use those extra minutes earned from avoiding time in the kitchen to work out. A recent study by IU kinesiology researchers shows that exercise after a meal high in fat reverses the damage done to arteries and improves their overall elasticity.

Eat late, but eat smart

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 18,2006 11:45 p.m.

It's 10 o'clock at night. You're craving a big bowl of ice cream or some crunchy potato chips, and you're finding it hard to resist the tantalizing smell of piping-hot pizza coming from down the hall. Is giving in to the urge to eat past the mythical 8 o'clock hour a reason to panic? Will it automatically create more fat cells?

HPV vaccine approved for women can prevent cervical cancer, genital warts

By Brittany Hite · Monday, Sept. 11,2006 11:45 p.m.

About 4,000 women die every year from cervical cancer. But thanks to a new vaccine that protects against human papillomavirus -- a virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer -- that could change.

Kids' characters pop up on produce labels

By Alyson Brodsy and Jacob Adelman · Monday, Sept. 11,2006 11:40 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Mickey Mouse, SpongeBob SquarePants and the Tasmanian Devil are coming to a produce aisle near you.

Is the new HPV vaccine for you?

By Alyson Brodsy and Anne Reese · Monday, Sept. 11,2006 11:39 p.m.

Imagine this scenario: A woman goes to her university health center for her regular gynecological checkup, which includes a Pap smear, a routine test for cervical cell changes that could lead to cancer. She is shocked to find out that she's infected with a viral sexually transmitted infection called HPV or human papillomavirus. She's overwhelmed with various emotions -- confusion, anger, embarrassment. Questions seem to swirl in her mind and tumble out of her mouth. What does this mean? How did I get it? Who gave it to me? What do I do now? Is there a cure?

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