Health

Displaying 101 - 150 of 448 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
101 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.
102 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.
103 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.
104 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.
105 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.
106 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."
107 An ignorant opinion
Northern Iowan 105:17, p.7
Response to a previous article on anorexia written by Nick Krob.
108 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.
109 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.
110 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.
111 Advice Central
Northern Iowan 105:3, p.16
Will answer questions on health, sexuality and academic pursuits.
112 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.
113 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.
114 Your health and sexuality questions answered
Northern Iowan 104:46, p.9
Question of the week asked and answered.
115 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.
116 Your Health and Sexuality questions answered
Northern Iowan 104:33, p.9
Question of the week.
117 Health and Sexuality
Northern Iowan 104:33, p.7
Supports new health and sexuality column in the Northern Iowan.
118 College Bound: Dealing with depression
Public Relations News Release 2007:400, p.1
Depression affects many people and most colleges offer therapy for depression.
119 Sex Talk
Northern Iowan 104:31, p.5
New Health and Sexuality column will be printed during February on an experimental basis.
120 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.
121 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.
122 Little changes can add up
Northern Iowan 104:21, p.2
Tips for eating healthful food include eating breakfast.
123 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.
124 Humans warring with substances
Northern Iowan 103:39, p.9
Study shows reduced pain in terminally ill AIDS patients after smoking government grown marijuana.
125 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.
126 Happy periods courtesy of Always
Northern Iowan 103:25, p.7
Marketing plan for a women's hygiene product examined.
127 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.
128 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.
129 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.
130 Birth of a new age of healthcare
Northern Iowan 103:9, p.9
The history and advantages of chiropractic treatment are noted; photo.
131 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.
132 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.
133 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.
134 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.
135 'Get off' the voyeurism bandwagon
Northern Iowan 102:39, p.7
Talks about voyeurism being harmful and stresses importance of real meaningful relationships.
136 Quit hatin' on personal wellness
Northern Iowan 102:38, p.7
Points out positive aspects of personal wellness.
137 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.
138 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.
139 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 102:22, p.9
Students respond to the question, "How do you stay healthy?"
140 '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.
141 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.
142 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.
143 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.
144 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.
145 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.
146 '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.
147 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.
148 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.
149 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.
150 Tuesday, Sept. 28
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
HIV/AIDS discussion in Schindler Education Center.