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BYU provides healthcare options for students, dependents

WEBBYU’s health insurance costs $91 per month for one unmarried student, and $145 monthly for one married student. A dependent plan is $336 a month to include as …

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Campus ministries, counselors join to tackle mental health

WEBAs student anxiety skyrockets, campus ministries are trying to help by not only offering the comforts of faith and community, but also creating collaborations with mental …

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Ages 18-29 are among the most difficult, formative years, …

WEBThe study also said adults 18-29 have the highest rates of depression and anxiety and are among the most likely to be involved in deadly car accidents and victims …

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Endocrine disruptors: They’re everywhere and they’re …

WEBThese chemicals can mimic natural hormones or block hormone signals, leading to a cascade of adverse effects on the body’s development, reproduction, …

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Lack of women's health information can be countered …

WEBThe BYU Women’s Services and Resources office is located in 3326 WSC. The office provides educational programs to help women learn about health.

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Sleep deprivation impacts college students

WEBSleep deprivation does a lot more than make someone tired. Other effects include memory loss, poor concentration and various medical problems. Peterson said a …

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Student Health Center offers specialized premarital courses

WEBThe Student Health Center premarital classes are typically offered twice a month, once on a weekday and once on a Saturday morning. In April, the women’s …

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Pregnant BYU students face high insurance costs

WEBThe BYU Health Center offers health plans for BYU students and their dependents. The premium for insurance for one married student with dependents for the …

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Winter weather and how it is affecting some Utahns’ …

WEBAccording to Thatcher, the best resource for mental health is reaching out to a trusted friend or family member and talking to them. Another way to connect with …

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Intermountain Healthcare rebrands to Intermountain Health

WEBUtah-based Intermountain Healthcare has rebranded itself as Intermountain Health as a means of conveying the company’s “added emphasis on keeping people …

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Students talk about social media

WEB261. Social media plays a factor in mental health as it is designed to make people’s brains focus on negativity, Dr. Mark Beecher explains. Students opened up …

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‘Mental health days’ becoming more widely accepted

WEBStarting January 2022, a new bill signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker will allow students in Illinois to take mental health days and make up any work they miss without …

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BYU Student Health Center now offering same-day COVID-19 test …

WEBAs of September 18, the BYU Student Health Center is the only health center in Utah Valley that is offering same-day test results for COVID-19. Getting COVID …

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BYU health insurance enrollment fluctuates as policies change

WEBSince the change in health insurance policy and in enrollment rate at BYU, DMBA (Desert Mutual Benefit Administrators) has seen fluctuating numbers. According …

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LDS missionaries struggle to transition after returning home early

WEBLDS young adults are no exception when it comes to dealing with health issues. Some serving full-time missions come home early when mental health concerns …

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Traveling the Navajo Nation after the devastation of COVID-19

WEBDaily Universe reporters traveled to Navajo Nation, the largest reservation in the country located in Southern Utah, to discover the realities of reservation life following …

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Teen beauty pageant contestants discuss mental health

WEBHew-Len’s sister, Cadence Hew-Len, is part of the 2021-2022 Miss Spanish Fork royalty as a second attendant. She said she believes mental health issues do not …

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Health officials: Social media affects students’ mental health

WEBScrolling through Instagram while bored during class or keeping updated on the latest Facebook statuses may seem harmless to a student's health. However, in a …

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Cougars Weigh In: Reactions to Olympic Trials and Triumphs

WEBAt just 16 years old, Quincy Wilson’s achievements have captured the attention of BYU students. Although he did not qualify for the 400 meters at the trials, he …

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New movie ‘Split’ explores real psychological disorder

WEBNew movie “Split” describes the life of a person dealing with dissociative identity disorder — a battle between multiple personalities. The movie was released on …

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Beekeepers explain the importance of local honey

WEBPurchasing raw, unfiltered honey produced by local hives provides numerous health benefits to consumers, and can even strengthen immune systems against …

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