Beginning on Monday, Oct. 16, students can access emergency contraceptives and other reproductive health items through a free and confidential program sponsored by the national organization, Emergency Contraceptives for Every Campus, working to create more accessibility to contraception methods.
As equality becomes an increasingly prominent topic in legislation, organizations like the Ingham County Health Department are striving to ensure that individuals from all backgrounds are provided with the tools to achieve success.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS, is estimated to affect five to six million women in the United States. When acne popped up, and facial hair started randomly appearing on her chin, 23-year-old Dearborn resident Zeinab Khattab had no idea what was going on but knew something was off. "I think one of the main issues is that a lot of these symptoms are often chalked up to just being regular 'woman issues,'" Khattab said. 'Rather than it being a serious medical concern."
The Michigan State Medical Society Alliance hosted an event to highlight the voices of those affected by the mass shooting on MSU campus on Feb. 13. Sparrow Hospital President Denny Martin spoke on the swift healthcare response and the ongoing health impacts of the event.
A new COVID-19 vaccine has been released to target a new, more infectious strain of the disease. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recommended receiving the new booster along with an annual influenza vaccine.
Self-care is often considered an underrated tool when it comes to mental wellbeing. It has been clinically proven to reduce anxiety, stress and depression while also strenghtening relationships. According to MSU Center for Survivors associate director Erin Roberts, self-care can be a helpful strategy for sexual assault and relationship violence survivors during their recovery process.
MSU's medical amnesty policy offers students who call for help in emergency situations exemptions from university drug and alcohol policy. Learn more about the policy to be prepared in case of a medical emergency.
Eating can be expensive and confusing, especially for college students with limited time and money. However, there are many tricks students can use to feed themselves to the best of their ability.
With students usually being on a relatively low budget, SNAP is a sought out resource for students to buy groceries without major financial repercussions.
As students return to campus, many fall sick with what is socially known as the "frat flu." However, a doctor can't prescribe medicine for the frat flu. So, what are students really sick with?
‘The Red Zone’ phenomenon refers to the first few months after the transition from living at home to college where students are most vulnerable to experiencing sexual assault.
A student at MSU’s college of human medicine (CHM), Isabella Purosky is part of a team working to provide free, high-quality healthcare to those who are experiencing homelessness in Kent County.
Close to 20 billion sanitary napkins, tampons and applicators are dumped into North American landfills every year. However, there are a variety of alternatives for mainstream menstrual products that are not only more sustainable, but also more cost-efficient and include fewer health risks for the user.
Michigan’s sex education program only mandates teaching about two things: HIV and AIDS and promoting abstinence as a healthy lifestyle. However, many sexual education policy experts are advocating for a more expansive minimum to be taught, one that includes not only discussion of sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, but also the concept of "sexual citizenship."
An expert, a doctor and an endometriosis awareness advocate weigh in on the impacts of the disorder — and why Endometriosis Awareness Month is important.
As porn consumption rises, the effects of it on young adults and their romantic relationships become more prevalent as well.
From complaints of hair turning orange to an overall dislike for the "metallic" after-taste, some students wonder if the water on Michigan State University's campus is safe to use.
From hot chocolate and pastries to photos with Zeke, Mental Health Awareness Week brings educational activities to campus.
