Health

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101 Soy, rice or cow milk?
Northern Iowan 106:2, p.6
Offers pros and cons of soy, rice, and cow's milk. The author is highly lactose intolerant and prefers the taste of soy milk. Studies have shown that soy milk contains a natural ingredient that may cause cancer.
102 UNI to host International Opportunities Fair Wednesday, Sept. 16
Public Relations News Release 2009:26, p.1
Hosted by the Study Abroad Center, the event will offer students international opportunities in more than 60 countries in the world.
103 Debates on health care
Northern Iowan 106:1, p.10
Believes that concerns about socialism are clouding the minds of Americans when they consider the options for universal health care in the United States; photo.
104 On tissues
Northern Iowan 105:56, p.3
Believes that tissues should be provided and available in all classrooms; presents alternative methods of attending to a runny nose.
105 UNI honored with safety award
Public Relations News Release 2008:571, p.1
The award was presented for outstanding achievement in accident prevention during the 2008 calendar year. UNI was one of 159 businesses, industries and government agencies in Iowa and Illinois to receive an award for promoting active safety programs.
106 What you can do
Northern Iowan 105:30, p.5
Many difficult situations exist in the world today. It will take all of humanity to overcome bad economies, wars, and hunger. Even the small things individuals can do will help.
107 A Midterm break proposal
Northern Iowan 105:24, p.3
A day off between Labor Day and Thanksgiving proposed. The benefits would be a catch up day for visiting a professor, homework, papers, or going home. A break would encourage students and hopefully improve attentiveness.
108 Diners to enjoy locally grown meal, hear Californian physician's perspective of local and sustainable food
Public Relations News Release 2008:199, p.1
Preston Maring, associate physician-in-chief at Oakland Medical Center in Oakland, Calif., and W. K. Kellogg Foundation Food and Society Policy Fellow, will present "Sustaining Iowa: Making the Connection between Food, Health, and the Land."
109 An ignorant opinion
Northern Iowan 105:17, p.7
Response to a previous article on anorexia written by Nick Krob.
110 Sick days, college style
Northern Iowan 105:10, p.5
Germs are everywhere on a college campus. Students reminded to wash their hands often. When illness strikes, drinking plenty of water, taking vitamin C, and using over-the-counter remedies for headaches are all helpful.
111 UNI Center on Health Disparities co-sponsors 'Preventing Medicare Fraud'
Public Relations News Release 2008:94, p.1
Timothy Fives, a special agent for Medicare fraud investigations with the California Department of Justice, will discuss the latest Medicare fraud scams that are facing the nation, and ways that consumers and organizations can avoid becoming victims.
112 Increasing oldness in senior citizens linked to aging
Northern Iowan 105:6, p.6
Fear of the dangers from food contamination, health issues, and accidents can be overwhelming.
113 Advice Central
Northern Iowan 105:3, p.16
Will answer questions on health, sexuality and academic pursuits.
114 Culture Corner: the quarter-century mark
Northern Iowan 104:50, p.7
Life reflections on the author's 25th birthday; words and moments count; life changes and one must change to survive.
115 Finding time to relax
Northern Iowan 104:49, p.7
Life seems to be lived at such a fast pace that people do not know how to relax.
116 Your health and sexuality questions answered
Northern Iowan 104:46, p.9
Question of the week asked and answered.
117 Health Clinic not all its cracked up to be
Northern Iowan 104:36, p.8
Cites concerns about the service and diagnoses at the Student Health Center.
118 Health and sexuality
Northern Iowan 105:21, p.11
Supports new health and sexuality column in the Northern Iowan.
119 Your Health and Sexuality questions answered
Northern Iowan 104:54, p.9
Question of the week.
120 College Bound: Dealing with depression
Public Relations News Release 2007:400, p.1
Depression affects many people and most colleges offer therapy for depression.
121 Introducing a new "Health and Sexuality" column
Northern Iowan 104:31, p.7
Author of new column introduces herself; explains the intent and procedures of the new column.
122 Sex Talk
Northern Iowan 104:31, p.5
New Health and Sexuality column will be printed during February on an experimental basis.
123 Attention UNI students
Northern Iowan 104:30, p.4
Students urged to participate in the American College Health Association--National College Health Assessment. It is an online survey that will be used to gain a better understanding of health habits, behaviors, and perceptions.
124 Little changes can add up
Northern Iowan 104:21, p.2
Tips for eating healthful food include eating breakfast.
125 Response to Brittney Baxter's letter
Northern Iowan 104:14, p.8
Increased exercise seen as an aid in controlling weight gain in college students.
126 Humans warring with substances
Northern Iowan 103:41, p.7
Study shows reduced pain in terminally ill AIDS patients after smoking government grown marijuana.
127 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The panel discussion, "Careers with Nutrition," will take place Thursday, February 22.
128 Happy periods courtesy of Always
Northern Iowan 103:25, p.7
Marketing plan for a women's hygiene product examined.
129 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
"Cigs for Subs" is the theme for this year's Great American Smokeout.
130 UNI adopts new smoking policy
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Due to requests from students, faculty, and staff, a revised smoking policy will designate one smoke-free entrance for each university building.
131 Birth of a new age of healthcare
Northern Iowan 103:9, p.9
The history and advantages of chiropractic treatment are noted; photo.
132 Outbreak fear factor
Northern Iowan 103:9, p.7
Too much coverage of potential serious health risks, such as SARS and bird flu, has served to make Americans less likely to pay attention, because no actual outbreaks have been reported in the U.S.
133 Congress refuses to fund 9/11 relief
Northern Iowan 103:8, p.5
Senate bill to supply money for medical relief to citizens of New York City due to the World Trade Center disaster blocked before reaching a vote.
134 Environment the first to suffer from poor leadership
Northern Iowan 103:3, p.10
Idaho governor praised for stopping coal-fired power plant. Citizens urged to become informed and vigilant on the proposed coal-fired power plant in Waterloo.
135 UNI receives safety award from Iowa-Illinois Safety Council
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Award received for low rate of OSHA recordable injuries.
136 Three UNI students win first place in national health education competition
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Students devised hypothetical plan to prevent flu in a specific population.
137 'Get off' the voyeurism bandwagon
Northern Iowan 102:39, p.7
Talks about voyeurism being harmful and stresses importance of real meaningful relationships.
138 Quit hatin' on personal wellness
Northern Iowan 102:38, p.7
Points out positive aspects of personal wellness.
139 Beauty not always healthy
Northern Iowan 102:33, p.5
Thin bodies, portrayed by the media as desirable, are hard for most people to attain.
140 Preventing the common cold: staying hydrated, eating healthy
Northern Iowan 102:22, p.9
Health clinic director Sue Courts gives tips on how to prevent a cold, and also how to get rid of one; photo.
141 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 102:22, p.9
Students respond to the question, "How do you stay healthy?"
142 'Fall' into fitness today with Wellness Fair
Northern Iowan 102:17, p.1
The 'Autumn-matic Wellness Fair 2005' aims to keep UNI staff and students healthy and prepared for the following cold season; photo.
143 Newly renovated Student Health Clinic offers improved service to students
Northern Iowan 102:17, p.11
Recently opened facility has many new features geared to students and staff; photo.
144 Allen College fall ethics conference focuses on health disparities
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Conference for physicians, nurses, social workers and others will be held on the Allen College Campus.
145 UNI health majors to help Katrina victims in November
Northern Iowan 102:15, p.5
UNI students will have a chance to help displaced Katrina victims by monitoring their state of mental health.
146 IowaCare health insurance helps low-income, but limited coverage
Northern Iowan 102:14, p.4
IowaCare is available to people 19-64, but services are offered only at the University Hospitals in Iowa City and Broadlawns in Des Moines.
147 Benefits of biking outweigh driving
Northern Iowan 102:9, p.5
Writers show how riding a bike can save you money and improve your health.
148 'Cough CPR' should not be undertaken without medical supervision
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Recent email advocates practice that is not recommended for those individuals having a heart attack.
149 Student voices
Northern Iowan 101:26, p.9
Students respond to the question, "What do you do to keep from becoming sick in the winter?"; photo.
150 The effects of insomnia; lack of sleep can hinder people in different ways
Northern Iowan 101:22, p.9
Describes the bodily effects of lack of sleep; photo.
151 Jocelyn Elders to keynote UNI's first annual multicultural health conference
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
First African-American surgeon general will speak about nationwide health issues.
152 Tuesday, Sept. 28
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
HIV/AIDS discussion in Schindler Education Center.
153 Who'd uh thunk it? Junk food rules our lives
Northern Iowan 101:3, p.5
Urges students to move away from the junk food culture.
154 Know what you eat
Northern Iowan 101:1, p.7
Urges students to understand the implications of certain diets before adopting them.
155 Low carb not as healthy as thought
Northern Iowan 101:1, p.11
Students discuss impact of low-carbohydrate diets; photo.
156 Student voices
Northern Iowan 101:1, p.13
Students, including senior nursing major Julie McCarty, respond to the question, "Have you ever tried one of the fad diets?"; photo.
157 Americans crave fast diet results
Northern Iowan 100:62, p.5
Encourages students to eat healthful food and to exercise.
158 NutriActive camp to teach first- and second-graders about healthy lifestyles
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Two-week day-camp to teach children to keep healthy and nutritious lifestyles.
159 Weight doesn't equate poor physical fitness
Northern Iowan 100:46, p.10
Shares feelings on weight control and lawsuits.
160 UNI addin' Atkins to their everyday lives
Northern Iowan 100:37, p.9
As the Atkins diet grows in popularity, so does marketing for it from food establishments, including those at UNI; photo.
161 Reasons for dieting a little thin
Northern Iowan 100:20, p.5
Does not believe college is a place conducive to dieting.
162 Weight loss attempts by children and adolescents may result in weight gain
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Explanation of how diets fail provided.
163 End-of-life Care is topic of satellite seminar to be hosted at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Diann Uustal to speak October 28; James Alan Fox to speak November 4.
164 Malcolm Price Laboratory School urges students to walk to school
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
"Walk To School Day" is designed to promote regular physical activity among students.
165 Legacy of Miss America Pageant isn't beauty and perfection
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Miss America said to portray the wrong image of beauty for women.
166 College life: a guide for new UNI students; three important health tips to keep handy while you're away from home
Northern Iowan 100:1, p.13
Encourages students to deal with stress through the Counseling Center, stay active to ward off the Freshman 15, and get plenty of sleep; photo.
167 UNI student and professor carry out research in Romania
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Their time was spent looking for evidence of pesticides in drinking water that cause developmental problems in children.
168 Women's Health on College Hill provides confidential care for women
Northern Iowan 99:60, p.1
Allen Hospital has expanded women's health services to include a clinic located conveniently near campus; photo.
169 UNI Center for Energy & Environmental Education to present film on kids and chemicals
Public Relations News Release 2002:425, p.1
"Kids and Chemicals" will be shown on April 3, and will confront relationship between environmental contamination and children's health issues in America.
170 The healing power of humor
Public Relations News Release 2002:397, p.1
Physical benefits of humor will be explored.
171 Body fat test can be detrimental
Northern Iowan 99:44, p.5
Criticizes the body fat percentage test that is part of general education Personal Wellness requirement.
172 Student voices
Northern Iowan 99:44, p.9
Students respond to the question: How do you feel about the body fat composition test in personal wellness?; photo.
173 'Spring' into break safely
Northern Iowan 99:43, p.9
Suggestions for braving the heat or the cold during spring break; photo.
174 National Nutrition Month
Public Relations News Release 2002:373, p.1
Suggestions will be offered for eating healthy.
175 Living a heart-healthy lifestyle
Public Relations News Release 2002:328, p.1
Suggestions for keeping your heart healthy will be offered.
176 A holiday to satisfy the biggest appetites
Northern Iowan 99:25, p.11
Suggestions are offered for responsible holiday eating.
177 Restacking the pyramid
Public Relations News Release 2002:186, p.1
A revised food pyramid will be presented and discussed.
178 UNI hosts Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Will be held November 2-3.
179 UNI Global Health Corps' health symposium to focus on world hunger
Public Relations News Release 2002:121, p.1
Per Pinstrup-Andersen will speak on "World Hunger and Malnutrition" as a part of the International Health Symposium on Monday, Oct. 21.
180 Snacks may be removed from schools
Public Relations News Release 2002:61, p.1
Lisa Krausman will talk about the importance of healthy snacks and will suggest ways that parents can teach their kids about healthy snacks.
181 Kill the germs, keep the kids
Public Relations News Release 2001:485, p.1
Gloria Kirkland-Holmes has found a connection between those children who have good hand-washing techniques and also reduced absenteeism.
182 Preventing a broken heart
Public Relations News Release 2001:485, p.1
The signs of a heart disease are not as recognizable and Martha Ochoa will discuss them.
183 The miracle of massage
Public Relations News Release 2001:478, p.1
The health benefits of a massage will be talked about.
184 UNI hosts Annual Symposium on International Health
Public Relations News Release 2001:403, p.1
The panel for the Annual Symposium on International Health will be made up of UNI and University of Iowa faculty members.
185 Drink to your health
Northern Iowan 98:38, p.10
Drinking lots of water is a good way to get healthier looking skin and to decrease you chances of illnesses.
186 A 'quick fix' isn't always the best fix
Northern Iowan 98:36, p.11
Some students are trying to lose weight quickly, and may be damaging their bodies in the process.
187 Plethora of student health options available at UNI
Northern Iowan 98:36, p.10
The Student Health Advisory Committee of UNI comments on Allen Hospital's new women's health center, and the wide variety of health services at UNI.
188 Hydration and health
Public Relations News Release 2001:280, p.1
Kristy Leen will discuss the importance of staying hydrated throughout your day.
189 Poor posture poses potential problems
Northern Iowan 98:32, p.10
Members of the Mind, Body, Spirit class learn the importance of proper posture.
190 Wellness just as important for children
Public Relations News Release 2001:258, p.1
Rip Marston encourages parents to teach their children about social, mental, emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing.
191 Getting rid of leftover goodies
Public Relations News Release 0:248, p.1
Strategies on how to resist overeating during the holidays.
192 A low-fat Christmas feast
Public Relations News Release 0:247, p.1
Ways to reduce fat content of Christmas dinner.
193 Exercising support for each other
Public Relations News Release 2001:212, p.1
Kathy Gulick will discuss how we can keep down the fat during the holiday season.
194 UNI Global Health Corps plans events
Public Relations News Release 2001:196, p.1
The Global Health Corps has announced the dates of events to increase awareness on health issues.
195 Laughing your problems away
Public Relations News Release 2001:150, p.1
Jennifer Murra claims that laughter is the best medicine.
196 National Health Education Week
Public Relations News Release 2001:150, p.1
Kathy Gulick will talk about why we should teach health education in schools.
197 Are eggs really 'egg-cellent' for you?
Public Relations News Release 2001:136, p.1
Lisa Krausman will talk about how many eggs are healthy for a person's diet.
198 Balancing your life
Public Relations News Release 2001:108, p.1
Joan Thompson will discuss how to live a healthy life.
199 Joan Thompson and Deedra Billings
Campus News Network 12:2, p.
Demonstrated programs at the National Wellness Conference.
200 Kathy Gulick
Campus News Network 12:2, p.
Gave two presentations on campus wellness at the National Wellness Conference.