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Jan 28th, 2011
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) is a common eye condition worldwide. There are three commonly causes of Conjunctivitis; viruses, bacteria, and allergens. However, there are others ways that you can be affected with conjunctivitis and some ways to prevent this c
View ArticleNov 17th, 2010
Many adolescents and college students innocently ingest large amounts of energy drinks to stay awake. But, new research shows that energy drink over-use is strongly linked with increased risks of engaging in episodes of heavy drinking and developing alcoh
View ArticleNov 11th, 2010
A new group called the WKU Sisterhood awards its first grant to the Women in Transition program at WKU. Find out how the money will be used, and how you can be a part of the sisterhood in this View from the Hill segment.
View ArticleNov 9th, 2010
Michael Marcell, a WKU student with a double major in International Affairs and Journalism, was awarded a William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship to study at the American University in Dubai during the Spring 2011 semester.
View ArticleNov 2nd, 2010
WKU has been listed as one of the top-producing institutions of students winning Fulbright awards.
View ArticleOct 18th, 2010
WKU student Aric Johnson of Bowling Green has received a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship to live and study for a year in Edinburgh, Scotland.
View ArticleOct 16th, 2010
Darra Jackson, a member of the WKU Chinese Flagship Program, has been awarded a multi-year Chinese Government Scholarship, funded by the China Scholarship Council and China’s Ministry of Education.
View ArticleSep 28th, 2010
Many WKU Department of Political Science students campaign on behalf of candidates and intern for public officials.
View ArticleSep 20th, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administrationrecently approved ellaTM (ulipristal acetate) tablets for emergency contraception.
View ArticleSep 20th, 2010
FDA's Center for Tobacco Products is launching a six-month text messaging pilot program as part of its ongoing efforts to educate our stakeholders about federal regulations to protect kids from tobacco.
View ArticleAug 24th, 2010
From bone marrow to stomach lining, lungs to bladder-smoking brings a world of pain to your body.
View ArticleAug 24th, 2010
Rectal cancer rates may be on the rise in people younger than 40, according to a new study that examined more than 30 years of data from a national cancer registry.
View ArticleAug 24th, 2010
Although skiing and snow boarding are known to be risky sports, even sledding, especially when it involves kids, can lead to serious injuries.
View ArticleAug 24th, 2010
Vitamin D is believed to have a role in controlling genes linked to major diseases such as certain types of cancers, dementia, and autoimmune disorders, new research has found.
View ArticleJul 27th, 2010
Hollywood got it right: It can be deadly to lie to your doctor. Your doctor "must know everything about you, even if the discussion feels a bit uncomfortable."
View ArticleJul 27th, 2010
Before you even think about starting a diet to drop pounds fast, you should review this list of the worst diets around.
View ArticleJul 13th, 2010
WKU students Sara Moody and Alyssa Surina are the recipients of scholarships from the Foundation for Asia Pacific Education. Moody received a $1,000 scholarship from the Foundation and Surina’s scholarship was $500.
View ArticleJul 9th, 2010
The cause of your sneezing, itchy nose, watery eyes, headache and a host of other symptoms may be more surprising than you think.
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