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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Trump’s Opioid Declaration Falls Short

Trump’s Opioid Declaration Falls Short

Jacob Bass, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017
Despite his ostensibly unwavering stance, however, Trump failed to declare the opioid epidemic as a national disaster this past Thursday, and instead has announced it as a national public health emergency.
You don’t have to limit your food intake or refuse yourself your favorite dish if you want to lose weight. Moderation is key.

Mythbusters: Frosh 15

Tyler Crews, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized by the Freshman Fifteen.
Researchers at the Desplan Lab have new understanding of glial cells in the brain and could be closer to developing a treatment for epilepsy.

Researchers Inch Closer to Epilepsy Treatment

Flavia Sinha, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
Researchers at the NYU Desplan Lab discovered the role of seizure-driving cells in brain development.
According to the Brooklyn Eagle, NYU Langone Medical Center is continuing its expansion efforts by adding a site in Bay Ridge. So, the Brooklyn community will have more access to medical care.

Langone Expands to Bay Ridge

Natasha Roy, News Editor April 10, 2017
NYU Langone is continuing its expansion in Brooklyn to Bay Ridge.
For Our Own Good: Art, Health and Well-Being

For Our Own Good: Art, Health and Well-Being

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor April 6, 2017
Where everything else fails, art can be our best chance at connecting with each other — even and especially when it comes to our health.
Everyone Should Appreciate Their Good Health While They Have It

Everyone Should Appreciate Their Good Health While They Have It

Henry Cohen, Staff Writer April 5, 2017
While this should serve as an important reminder to remain hygienic and avoid contracting the flu, it should also serve as an opportunity for those of us with good health to appreciate the faculties that good health provides.
Most people only drink tequila on a night out, but evidence shows that it has major health benefits.  Tequila can extend life expectancy, induce weight loss and even cure the common cold.

Are Tequila Benefits Fact or Fiction?

Drew Lederman, Contributing Writer March 6, 2017
Recently, tequila has been lauded for the connection between natural sugars from the agave plant used in tequila and weight loss and decreasing blood pressure.
The purple diet is exactly what it sounds like; a diet consisting only of purple foods.  Celebrities like Mariah Carey swear that eating only blueberries and eggplant is the surefire way to lose weight.

I Tried…The Purple Diet

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer February 14, 2017
Our writer followed Mariah Carey's ridiculous purple diet. Read about her experience!
Juliana Fonseca-Alesso takes a bite out of two pizza slices simultaneously during the week in which she tried eating only pizza.

I Tried… Eating Only Pizza for a Week

Juliana Fonseca-Alesso, Contributing Writer February 8, 2017
Is it possible to only eat pizza for a week? Read about what happened when our lactose intolerant writer tried to for a week!
Kale and Swiss Chard at Union Square Greenmarket.

Food Fighters: How to Kick that Cold Without Medicine

Geomari Martinez, Contributing Writer January 31, 2017
Every year, the winter season showcases this all-too-familiar symphony of sickness. If you forgot to get the flu shot this year, take a quick peek at your pantry or nearest dining hall and munch, sip, and eat your way out of that cold with these food fighters—you’ll be singing songs of joy in no time!
President-elect, Donald Trump, proposed many ideas during his presidential campaign, but due to their equivocation on the major issues, here are the top 6 that will impact NYU students.

How Will Trump’s Policies Affect You? We Broke It Down

A look at Trump's policies on race, taxes, international relations, healthcare and education.