The Food and Drug Administration on May 1 approved Plan B One-step, commonly known as the “morning after pill,” to move from behind pharmacy counters onto shelves, making it possible for girls as young as 15 to obtain the pill without a prescription. The progestin-only emergency contraceptive has been the topic of a fierce controversy [...]
If there is one thing many University of Oregon students have in common besides being a Duck, it’s allergies. In the spring, the warm weather becomes a mode of transportation for pollen and other airborne allergens. Seasonal allergies are a hassle and often uncomfortable. Allergy symptoms include a running nose, itchy eyes and throat, nasal [...]
Alleviating allergies is sometimes the hardest thing to do successfully. You take medicine, stay indoors for as long as you can and you still get those annoying itchy, watery eyes the second you step outside. Here are some over-the-counter and home remedies that should do the trick. Antihistamines Antihistamines are over-the-counter or prescription allergy medicines. [...]
Zachary Prichard had only been in Eugene for one week when a white Toyota Scion pulled up next to him at a red light at the intersection of East 18th Avenue and Chambers Street. Perched on his bicycle to the right of the car, he couldn’t see through its tinted windows. The light turned green. He [...]
The last thing anyone wants to do when they wake up in the morning with sore muscles is go work out again. However, exercising a moderately sore muscle is good for it and can have the same effects as rest or massage. According to a recent study done by researchers at National Research Center for [...]
While temperatures haven’t been on the rise too drastically yet this term, Eugene will begin to warm up as summer gets closer. The possibility of becoming dehydrated rises with the temperatures, so staying hydrated will be important in the upcoming months. Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluid than it gains. Symptoms of dehydration [...]
One of the biggest misconceptions about diets is that if you cut fat from your meals completely, you won’t gain any more fat. The truth behind this myth is some fats, certain types called good fats, can be beneficial to your body in many ways and actually aid in weight loss. According to University of [...]
Smoking cigarettes has long been a trend, and habit, that many people adhere to. For over a decade, many states and regions have implemented smoking bans in public places, more recently including the University of Oregon campus. However, with the advent of electronic cigarettes, keeping tobacco use away from campus is becoming a more challenging [...]
The Student Recreation Center has begun hosting month-long competitions to test student and member abilities in certain focus areas. These “Muscle of the Month” contests are relatively new and provide an opportunity for participants to test their strength and form in a fun environment with the possibility of winning prizes. This month’s competition is called [...]
The chances that you drink alcohol to better your health are slim. No alcoholic beverage is technically healthy for you, but some may have minor health benefits — if consumed in moderation. Next time you’re at the bar, keep these health facts in mind when choosing what drink to order. — Wine lovers, rejoice! Red [...]
Running from February 18-22, the University of Oregon Health Center and Peer Health Educators are putting on All Sizes Fit Week — a positive body image awareness campaign celebrating all types of men and women. According to its mission statement, All Sizes Fit Week is meant “(to) promote body positivity and acceptance in order to prevent eating [...]
Four times a week, University of Oregon senior Hayley Britt switches from life as an upcoming graduate in business administration to life as a student fitness instructor at the Student Recreation Center. From high-intensity interval training, spin and body sculpting, Britt finds it easy to manage time in between schoolwork and working up a sweat, [...]
A bit of bad news for fans of chicken wings: there might not be enough for everyone this Super Bowl Sunday. The National Chicken Council came out earlier this month with a report stating that because of the high cost of feed and corn prices, the demand for chicken wings is at an all-time high [...]
Fitness is an important part of many students’ lives — it helps them clear their heads, puts them in a good mood and keeps their bodies healthy. But, as with anything, too much can lead to harmful effects.
As New Year’s Eve gets farther and farther away, keeping those resolutions in mind — eating healthier, exercising more and so on — might be getting a little bit harder to keep. Here are a few inexpensive or free apps that can help maintain diet or workout plans: — The next time you’re cruising around [...]
A growing trend is appearing at college campuses like the University of Oregon. A recent study on college students found that fewer people are choosing health and science majors. The study, entitled “The Economic Benefits of Postsecondary Degrees (PDF),” was conducted by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association and found that the number of students [...]
Lance Armstrong’s reputation of being a hero to thousands of admirers might have taken a hit that he will never recover from, as the retired professional road racing cyclist — who had won seven Tour de France titles over a course spanning from 1999 to 2005 — has reportedly admitted to doping in a recent interview with [...]
Germs. Lots of them. Flu seasons in full swing and the University of Oregon Health Center asks that everyone follow simple steps to combat the ick: Wash your hands Cover coughs Get a flu shot as soon as possible Stay home when you become ill Keeping a small bottle of hand sanitizer handy is very [...]
Unfortunately for many including myself, acne is something that will never go away. No matter how many times we clean our faces with soap and special creams, it becomes annoying when we wake up in the morning to find a nice surprise on the top of our foreheads after all the hard work to keep [...]
When you crawl into bed at night, the type of position you tend to sleep can have something interesting to say about your personality and what kind of person you are. In an article published on Yahoo! Health, author Lisa Collier Cool gives an insight as to the most common sleep positions and what they can mean. [...]
