Health

EMU students present research at HEAL Sexual Health conference at Michigan State University

Two EMU students presented research on reproductive healthcare access on campus at MSU's HEAL Sexual Health Conference.

Eastern Michigan's campus medical pharmacy temporarily closing

Eastern Michigan announced that Trinity Health will temporarily close its Campus Medical Pharmacy due to operational challenges.

Washtenaw County Health Department reports first measles case in five years

EMU's College of Health and Human Services's enrollment decline highest in the University

Eastern Michigan's College of Health and Human Services undergraduate headcount is the lowest it's been since 2007. In the past five years, no department at the university has seen a higher decrease in undergraduate students. 

Spotlight: Health Administration Student Organization

The Health Administration Student Organization, or HASO, at Eastern Michigan University works to help students understand the value of healthcare.

EMU professor uses grant to study gun violence in Asian American communities

EMU nursing professor Tsu-Yin Wu is using a recent grant she received to study the adverse effects of firearm violence on Asian American communities and possibilities for intervention.

Washtenaw County COVID-19 community level now at medium-risk

Washtenaw County at medium COVID-19 risk level since the end of 2023.

Corner Health hosts vaccine clinic and free family photo event

Opinion: Habits that can change students' lives

As a college student, there are specific habits that, if adopted, can help you work through success better. The question is what are those habits?

Opinion: 5 benefits of matcha tea

Matcha not only tastes great, but is filled with plenty of benefits. Here are some of the best ways matcha can improve one’s health. 

Opinion: Four benefits to Bloom Nutrition

Advice: How to perform well under stress

As college students, we don’t want our grades to be affected by our moods, so we learn how to manage stress.

Advice: Mentally and physically prepare for college

It is common for students to think they are ready for college after they have registered for classes and paid their bills. It's not obvious to them that there are other important things to do before classes begin. What are those important things?

Opinion: Get a beneficial workout in by swimming on campus between classes

Swimming is a huge life changer, especially if you do it continuously throughout the week. However, being a college student sometimes requires having long breaks, so why not try swimming during that time? 

Advice: Get a dose of vitamin D before it's too late

Scientifically, sunshine has a lot of benefits for our bodies. So get yourself out there and expose yourself to that sunshine.

Opinion: Eating less salt daily can have many benefits and prevent health risks

Salt intake of less than five grams per day for adults helps to reduce blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and coronary heart attack. The principal benefit of lowering salt intake is a corresponding reduction in high blood pressure.

Advice: Live healthier without coffee

There are plenty of proven health benefits that come along with drinking coffee, but there are more benefits of going caffeine-free.

Advice: Use devices without harming your health

Using devices for studies, teaching, and learning can be useful a lot of the time, but with that also comes the bad effects on health. We need to minimize these effects because health has to be prioritized.

EMU updates COVID-19 policies for face masks and daily health screenings

EMU students and employees will no longer be required to wear masks in many indoor spaces on campus. 

Washtenaw County to lift K-12 school mask mandates Feb. 28

Washtenaw County will end its school mask mandates on Feb. 28.