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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Stakes Too High to Decline Testing for Diseases

Stakes Too High to Decline Testing for Diseases

Nadja Zakula, Contributing Writer September 21, 2016
These scientific advancements, along with the emotional comfort entailed in knowing one’s fate and genetic susceptibility, should encourage one to get tested for adult onset conditions such as Huntington’s.
NYU Langone received $4 million to research causes related to heart attacks in women.

NYU Langone Receives $4 Million Grant to Research Women’s Heart Disease

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer March 30, 2016
The American Heart Association donated $4 million for cardiovascular research for women's heart disease.
Your drug prescriptions are now only available electronically.

New York Drugs Are Now Prescribed via Web

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor March 21, 2016
New York passed a new law that requires all prescriptions to be done electronically.
Needle exchange programs are one way organizations are fighting the rise of HIV infections through Heroin injections.

NYU Researchers Predict an HIV Spike Due to Heroin Use in Colombia

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer February 17, 2016
NYU researchers predict Colombia will be the next country to experience an AIDS epidemic due to the increased use of heroin.
NYU Langone's Sleep Center for Sleep Disorders is set to be closed early in March this year placing many jobs in jeopardy.

Sleep Center Physicians Tired of Langone

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer January 28, 2016
NYU Langone Sleep Disorders Center announced to shut down in March due to resignations from physicians overseeing the program.
iPhone a day keeps the doctors away

iPhone a day keeps the doctors away

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor April 16, 2015
New Apple software is a positive step towards increasing participants in medical studies.
Pre-med courses require update

Pre-med courses require update

Adnan Zarif, Staff Columnist February 3, 2015
Pre-med programs need updating to reflect the changes to better prepare students for the new MCAT.
Gov. Cuomo to allow New York hospitals to dispense medicinal marijuana

Gov. Cuomo to allow New York hospitals to dispense medicinal marijuana

January 26, 2014
Twenty hospitals will dispense medical marijuana.

Investigations must be conducted to crackdown on immoral, unhealthy drug use

December 4, 2013
The Clinton Foundation is making efforts to promote awareness about prescription drug abuse in college newspapers across the United States.
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For skin, vitamins preferable to Accutane

November 6, 2013
Vitamin treatment is often preferable to Accutane supplements, which has been shown to be correlated with birth defects.
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Doctors have authority to decide treatment of minors

September 10, 2013
The rights of minor hospital patients do not allow for the majority of children to have any autonomy as to their treatment.