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The Pitt Prescription: Sleep aids

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • November 18, 2019

If you are making lifestyle changes but still cannot get the healthy amount of sleep, then there is the option of using medications.

Editorial: Talk to your doctor about STDs

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 5, 2019

There are resources safer than relying on the internet — even for those without health insurance.

The Pitt Prescription: How to manage pain and stay healthy

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • November 4, 2019

Taking care of yourself, your mind and your body is incredibly important and college students sometimes forget this. A lot of pent-up stress and pressure can lead to significant impairment of one’s immune system.

Opinion | Researchers need more empathy in approaching community health concerns

By Grace McGinness, Staff Columnist • October 22, 2019

The meeting at Canon-McMillan High School stands as a fresh example of how the scientific community can sometimes forget the need for empathy and understanding.

Opinion | El-Sayed podcast provides much needed recognition of intersectionality of health and politics

By Loretta Donoghue, For The Pitt News • October 8, 2019

We have to recognize this connectedness in order to advance politically.

Editorial: Let’s talk about measles

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 13, 2019

States must equip children with access to vaccinations and the resources to reverse misinformation while closing loopholes that allow families to opt out of vaccination requirements for personal reasons.

Editorial: To protect Mon Valley, U.S. Steel must change

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • January 18, 2019

The Clairton Coke Works plant has a long history of pollution violations. With the health of local residents at stake, U.S. Steel must finally commit to improving the coke plant’s track record.

Eating to help the environment

By Emily Pinigis, Staff Columnist • November 13, 2018

A recent U.N. report on climate change shows we have only a couple of decades before we feel the serious effects of global warming. It’s more crucial now than ever to make environmentally conscious decisions — and those start on your plate.

Sutherland student treated for possible meningitis

By Janine Faust / Assistant News Editor • March 28, 2018

A Pitt student-athlete living in Sutherland Hall is currently being treated for a potential case of bacterial meningitis, according to a statement released by the University Wednesday morning. The...

Students learn about sexual health, safety

By Sophia Mastroianni | For The Pitt News • February 16, 2018

“Birth Control Methods” is not a category a contestant would typically encounter on “Jeopardy!” But about 20 students were presented with it and other categories revolving around sexual health...