At first glance, the small blue, pink and yellow plastic cases in the Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy could be mistaken for vintage makeup compacts.
But they are actually hormonal contraceptive...
Thanks to modern vaccinations, not much thought has been given to measles in the 21st century. However, just because we don’t often see measles in our local community does not mean the threat of the...
Oxford’s Word of the Year in 2024 was “brain rot.” This term refers to the deterioration of one’s intellectual or mental state, especially due to overconsumption of online content. It has become...
In 1702 prominent English physician Dr. Richard Mead published “A Mechanical Account of Poisons in Several Essays,” a book that laid the groundwork for the future of the field of toxicology.
“A...
Injuries are the bane of every football player and fan’s existence. Enough injuries can derail the season of even the best teams in the National Football League (NFL), and the 2021 season has been no...
Nearly hidden on the top shelf in Target’s period products aisle, were menstrual cups in four sizes: regular, small, A and B.
“How am I supposed to know what size my vagina is?” I thought to...
Covid-19 vaccine mandates cause controversy
Vaccine mandates in the U.S. are as old as the country itself. In 1777, George Washington mandated that all his soldiers get the smallpox vaccine, and subsequent...
Convenience drives industry growth
This article was co-written by Cara Smith '21
Walk-in clinics found in pharmacies and other retailers are a growing alternative to physician visits and are becoming...
Community responds to legalizing cannabis
A medical marijuana dispensary owned by Denver-based cannabis chain Cure opened Nov. 2 on City Avenue.
This will be Cure’s third dispensary in Pennsylvania...
University to launch School of Health Studies and Education
St. Joe’s announced the formation of the School of Health Studies and Education, which will officially open in the fall of 2019.
Arrangements...
