When examining the personal hygiene habits of students, there is a large gap that compares mental health of college-aged students and personal hygiene. The social isolation caused by COVID 19 as it relates to mental health and dental hygiene is immense. One study emphasized a “significant association between common […]
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Welcome to the fall 2023 semester! The start of a new semester is always exciting, as it brings with it new opportunities and challenges. It’s a chance to start fresh, to set new goals, and to learn new things. Whether you’re starting your first semester of college or returning for […]
Several studies have been conducted to examine the prevalence of nicotine-based products, including cigarettes and e-cigarettes (vapes) amongst young adults. These studies examined causes of why young adults engage with these products at such a steep rate. Most studies focused on the disparity between cigarette and e-cigarette, Electronic Nicotine Delivery […]
History of HIV in the U.S. In the United States, the AIDS epidemic began in 1981, when it was first noticed in men who had sex with men. On June 5 of that year the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published an article in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly […]
Attention all BMCC Students and Faculty! Are you interested in improving or maintaining your fitness and health? According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the percentage of adults in the U.S. ages 20 and over with obesity is above 40%. The Health Education Department and the Division […]
Definition of reproductive justice The organization SisterSong defines reproductive justice (RJ) as the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities. The concept of RJ is squarely derived from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights […]
