You are here, now what?
You made it! You have unpacked, set up your room, had some fun and you are gearing up for the first semester of classes. The move from high school to college is an exciting one. It means freedom,...
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Recall on Certain Oral Contraceptives
The FDA has announced a recall on Qualitest Pharmaceuticals oral contraceptives. The recall is being implemented because of a packaging error. As a result of this packaging error, the daily regimen...
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Do I have bed bugs?
Bed bugs are tiny insects that feed on blood leaving small bite marks typically on your arms, chest, and back. It’s important to act quickly if you suspect bed bugs in your apartment or room. An...
View ArticleI missed class because I was sick...what should I do now?
We do not provide written excuses for students who miss class due to illness or injury. This policy was highlighted in the Provost’s guidelines for missed classes during the H1N1 flu epidemic of 2009....
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How much is too much?
This question remains in some students’ minds when it comes to drinking alcohol. We should begin with explaining a standard drink. It is the amount of alcohol that your body can safely process in one...
View ArticleFreshman 15 is a myth
Check out the latest research on the freshman 15. It seems to be that a couple more pounds is actually just part of getting...
View ArticleGet your flu vaccine!
How many times have you heard this before and wondered if it will really help? The answer is yes! The flu vaccine will protect against 3 influenza viruses that research show will be most common this...
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It has come to our attention that an off-campus event organized by an outside organization has led some students to feel that their safety and well-being are at risk. Because sponsorship of the event...
View Article‘Tis the season for sharing germs
No one ever wants to be sick, yet the winter seems to be the time for flu, colds, and stomach illness. Washing your hands frequently and avoiding sick people are two easy ways to prevent getting sick....
View ArticleGray Rape
Some commenters thought it strange that our last entry discussed two topics together: Sex Week and ViSION. This combination made some people think about rape and/or sexual assaults. One of our...
View ArticleSuperbowl weekend is here!
Check out these tips on playing it safe.http://www.bpdnews.com/2012/02/02/important-super-bowl-safety-tips-for-patriots-fans-looking-to-behave-like-champions/
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Feeling sick ≠ Antibiotics
The best course of treatment for every illness is not antibiotics. Click here to read The Journal of the American Medical Association’s recent article on treatment of sinus infections.Sometimes a care...
View ArticleStaying in Your Green Zone
Staying in your green zone typically equates with lower risk drinking – the lower your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), the lower your risk. BAC is a measurement of how much alcohol is present within...
View ArticleNew Model of Care for Student Athletes
Art Horne, the Director of Sports Performance at Northeastern University recently had an article published titled "Improving Collaboration Between Sports Medicine and Sports Performance Models". Check...
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Farmer’s Market: What’s the benefit?
Save money: The USDA recommends that we consume a minimum of 4-5 cups of fruits and veggies daily. Unfortunately, since food prices are expected to rise, affording this much fresh produce daily could...
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First aid at your fingertips
The American Red Cross has launched an app that features first aid and safety tips that may help in an unexpected situation.The app covers everyday first aid scenarios as well as steps to take during...
View ArticleReducing Alcohol Related Consequences
Over consumption of alcohol can result in unplanned and potentially dangerous outcomes that carry both short and/or long-term consequences such as unwanted sexual contact or sexual assault, physical...
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Recovery Week at NU
Join others to find out what recovery is all about. Check out the great events all week. Sponsored by UHCS and OPEN.
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Who really needs sleep?
The night before an exam many students will try to stay up all night to study. The next day after surviving the all-nighter they end up asking themselves, who really needs sleep? We allneed sleep. It...
View ArticleMeningitis Outbreak
Questions answered about meningitis outbreak by the Dean of the School of Pharmacy. http://www.northeastern.edu/news/2012/10/3qs-meningitis/
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