The first year of college can be overwhelming for many reasons, even without the added uncertainties of COVID-19. Join us for a discussion with Dr. David Tirpak, Associate Director…
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Over the past five years, vaping has become extremely popular among teens. The number of teens vaping has increased almost 900% since 2014.1 Sometimes known as juuling, vaping is the…
Summer is coming to a close, and that means it’s time to get ready to go back to school. For many teens, the start of the school year is a…
STIs (sexually transmitted infections) are diseases that are contracted through sexual contact, whether it be vaginal sex, anal sex, or even skin-to-skin contact.1 The two most common STIs among teens…
On any given school day, most teenagers are awake by 6:30 a.m. and in school by 7:30 a.m. It’s not uncommon to see other students or even yourself drifting to…
For most of us, the appearance of our skin is very important. We tend to see skin as a reflection of our health and beauty, which is why we want…
The Truth about Vaping Vaping has become more and more popular, yet many of its negative side effects remain unknown to users. Vaping products, or e-cigarettes, heat a liquid until…
After a wickedly chilly winter and being buried in multiple feet of snow, I’m sure we were all desperately craving the summer sun! Well, summer is finally here and if…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Did you know that 50% of all lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 14 and 75% by age 24? This is why there…
May is skin cancer awareness month! Skin cancer refers to the abnormal growth of skin cells and is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Skin cancer…
