Previous Themes

Theme of the Week // March 24, 2025

Not-So Seasonal Allergies

• Are there any seafood and shellfish allergy remedies?
• Does being allergic to peanuts mean I’m also allergic to pecans?
• Am I allergic to semen?
• Does eliminating red meat intake reduce allergies?
• Do I have a milk allergy or am I lactose intolerant?

Theme of the Week // March 17, 2025

Drinking Your Way Through Paddy's Day

• Is there a problem if I don't experience hangovers?
• Why do I still feel sick after drinking weeks ago?
• Why is drinking alcohol suddenly making me sick?
• How to help a friend who’s struggling with alcohol?
• Does being a lightweight drinker have anything to do with my liver?

Theme of the Week // March 10, 2025

National Nap Day

• Why can't I stay awake in class?
• How can I stay healthy while working the night shift?
• How do I get the most out of an all-nighter?
• Are short sleeps and long naps healthy?
• Why do I get flushed and tired after eating lunch?

Theme of the Week // March 3, 2025

Endometriosis Awareness Month

• How do I manage feelings of embarrassment over having to visit a gynecologist?
• What's the deal with ovarian cysts?
• Will starting and stopping the pill increase my risk for cancer?
• What are the health effects of only having one ovary?
• What are the long-term effects of birth control pills?

Theme of the Week // February 24, 2025

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

• If I'm recovering from anorexia, when should I expect to get my period back?
• Is it possible for a Black woman to have an eating disorder?
• Do I have an eating disorder if I'm obsessed with building muscle?
• How to gain weight while recovering from bulimia?
• Do male-identified people have body image concerns?

Theme of the Week // February 17, 2025

A Knack for Snacks

• What are some quick and healthy bag lunches?
• Does a snack at half-time boost energy to finish a sports game?
• Do diet teas and meal-substitute shakes work to lose weight?
• Why does eating sugar make me sweat?
• What's the deal with gluten-free cheese?

Theme of the Week // February 10, 2025

Simply Mint to Be

• What’s the deal with my bad breath?
• Do whitening toothpastes work?
• Is pop or coffee worse for your teeth?
• Which acidic foods can lead to tooth decay?
• What to do about bleeding nose and gums?

Theme of the Week // February 3, 2025

Staying Hydrated

• Is there a difference between tap, bottle, and filtered water?
• Is reusing water bottles safe?
• Can you absorb calcium from drinking hard water?
• Are flavored water enhancers bad for you?
• Is alkaline water better for your body?

Theme of the Week // January 27, 2025

Up in Smoke

• Is social smoking really all that bad for me?
• Should I smoke?
• How does smoking hookah compare to smoking cigarettes?
• How can I stop smoking when I'm stressed?
• Can I quit alcohol and cigarettes at the same time?

Theme of the Week // January 20, 2025

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• How do I understand my racial identity?
• How can I deal with disapproval of my interracial relationship?
• Was I discriminated against?
• How do I learn to not judge interracial relationships?