
What causes dark spots on the face and how can I get rid of them?
There can be different reasons for dark spots on the face. The most common cause is sun damage. Brown spots from sun damage usually appear on areas of the skin […]
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College Health: General Information
Going to college is a very exciting time in your life! You’ll be meeting new people and learning new things. However, college can be a huge change from what you’re […]
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College Health: Health Services and Common Health Problems
What are student health services? The student health services (sometimes called the student health center or clinic) at your college is probably the first place you should go when you […]
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College Health: Mental Health Issues
How can I develop a healthy social life at college? Definitely keep in touch with friends and family from home, but make sure you develop new friendships at school. You’ll […]
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College Health: Sexual Health, Relationships, and Resources
/People make lots of decisions about their sexuality during college, including whether to abstain from sexual intercourse or to become/ continue being sexually active. Other sexuality issues that decisions are made about […]
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My parents have no respect for me and talk about about me behind my back. My grades are down and I feel depressed, too. What should I do?
/My parents have no respect for me or my feelings. They talk quietly about me behind my back, but I hear the names they call me. My grades are going […]
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Does massaging your breasts everyday help them grow bigger?
No. Massaging won’t help them grow bigger. Your genes and your weight determine the size of your breasts. If you got your first period in the last 2-3 years, your […]
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Is chocolate good for you?
Eating certain types of chocolate in small amounts can be good for you. The cocoa in chocolate contains antioxidants, which are considered “heart healthy”. Because chocolate is also high in […]
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Hormone Patch (Xulane/Twirla)
/The patch looks like a square Band-Aid (less than 2″ x 2″) and is worn on the skin. It contains hormone medicine like birth control pills, but the dose absorbed […]
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): General Information
/Anyone who has had sexual contact can get an STI. Men and women of all ages, regions, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels can get STIs. According to the Center for […]
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