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Health

Living with a Rare Disease, This Recent Grad Is Trying to Help Others Like Herself

July 22, 2024

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Public Health

Do You Really Need to Wear Sunscreen?

July 18, 2024

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Campus Life

As Boston Braces for First Heat Wave of Season, BU Opens Cooling Stations for Students

June 17, 2024

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University News

Dean Sandro Galea Leaving BU’s School of Public Health for WashU Opportunity

May 6, 2024

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Alabama Court Ruling

Alabama Court Ruling That Frozen Embryos Are Children and Its Impact on the Future of IVF Treatment

February 22, 2024

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Student Health Services

Student Health Services Launches New Low-Cost Self-Pay Option for STI and STD Testing

February 21, 2024

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University News

BU to Conduct Student Climate Survey on Sexual Misconduct

February 16, 2024

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BUPD

BU Is Getting a Comfort Dog–and You Could Name Her

February 6, 2024

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Voices & Opinion

POV: There Are Many Benefits to Youth Sports. My Son’s Tragic Story Highlights the Risks

February 2, 2024

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Wellness

Marsh Chapel’s Tai Chi Classes Draw Students, Staff, Faculty from across Campus

January 30, 2024

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Faculty

Reasons to be Optimistic About 2024 (Seriously)

January 23, 2024

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Health & Medicine

These Drugs Are Changing the Fight against Obesity

January 19, 2024

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Public Health

Lessons for Public Health from the Pandemic

January 12, 2024

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Exercise

New Year, New You? Pro Tips for (Safely) Starting a New Exercise Routine

January 8, 2024

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Mental Health

How to Improve Mental Health on College Campuses

December 13, 2023

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Watch Now

Video: Stress ReLeaf: Weekly Tea Workshop Offers a Place for Students to Relax, Unwind

September 15, 2023

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University News

COVID Is on the Rise Again—What You Need to Know

August 29, 2023

Mental Health

8 Simple Self-Care Tips for College Students

July 20, 2023

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Health & Medicine

How First US Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Could Revolutionize Reproductive Health

July 14, 2023

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Health & Medicine

President Biden Is Being Treated for Sleep Apnea. How Common and How Dangerous Is the Condition?

July 5, 2023

President Biden Is Being Treated for Sleep Apnea. How Common and How Dangerous Is the Condition?