As the New York Times and other news outlets have reported, the H1N1 pandemic so far has been less severe than many had feared. That said, some experts believe that the winter months may bring an additional, more serious outbreak of H1N1 flu. Furthermore, as reported in the Boston Globe, studies suggest that H1N1 flu can be devastating to “patients with [...]

Dear students: We would like to remind you that the H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines are now available at both the Beren Campus and the Wilf Campus Student Health Center. At the present time, we have both the intra-nasal and injectable vaccines on campus and can accommodate both special needs and the general student population. [...]

The New York Times reports on research suggesting that loneliness is contagious and may cause a “cascade of loneliness” within a social network. The article quotes Dr. Nicholas A. Christakis of Harvard Medical School about the importance of paying attention to people who are socially isolated: When we pay attention to the experiences of those at the [...]

With midterms and holiday preparations fast upon us, anxiety is on the rise. The New York Times reports good news in the fight against anxiety: Researchers at Princeton University recently made a remarkable discovery about the brains of rats that exercise. Some of their neurons respond differently to stress than the neurons of slothful rats. “It looks more [...]

On Tuesday, November 24 at 6:00 pm, Mr. Michael Congo of the New York City Department of Health will speak at an information session about swine flu awareness. The event will take place at 245 Lexington Avenue, Room 101. At the Department of Health, Mr. Congo is the Community Affairs Coordinator and Influenza Health Educator. A dessert [...]

The New York Times reports today that swine flu clinics in New York City will be opened to a broader group of people this weekend: People 25 to 64 who have underlying health problems, like diabetes, asthma or chronic heart and lung conditions, and caretakers of infants less than 6 months old will be eligible for [...]

With demand for H1N1 and seasonal flu shots exceeding supply in some areas, Google has just launched what looks to be a useful tool: Flu Shot Finder. Enter your address, and Google Maps will show you the location, telephone number and hours of nearby clinics, medical practices and businesses offering seasonal flu shots, H1N1 flu shots [...]

Dear Students, While New York City and our campuses have had few cases of flu this fall, we have recently been noting a small increase in the number of cases. I would like to remind all of you to continue with flu prevention and management practices as outlined at this site. Also, we still have [...]

I Can Has Cheezburger? (always useful for mental health breaks) shows us a kitty committed to staying well. Are you washing up often and using hand sanitizer? By the way, the New York Times has a report on a cat from Aimes, Iowa, who contracted the H1N1 virus from its human family. (The cat was treated and [...]

Dear students, We are pleased to announce that the H1N1 (swine flu) nasal vaccine is now available at the Student Health Centers on both the Beren and the Wilf Campuses. All students are encouraged to obtain this vaccine, even if one has a presumption of having had swine flu. » Please download important information about [...]