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February 24, 2014

Shots, Shots, Shots! Everybody!

By mferris

MenB vaccines are available starting today! Student Health answers your FAQs about the big shot.

May 13, 2013

Doc Is In: Good Health … It’s Just a Matter of Asking the Right Questions

By mferris, Janet Osimo, Psy.D, Psychologist, Betsy Reynolds-Malear

Q: Whenever I have a paper to crank out, the long hours spent in front of my computer give me a backache. What’s the best way to sit if I want to avoid my essay aches? A: Our bodies definitely don’t like to stay stat...

April 15, 2013

Your Health Questions, Answered:

By Betsy Reynolds-Malear, Lauren Guy, Psy. D., Psychologist, mferris, Janet Osimo, Psy.D, Psychologist, Monica Mattice, F.N.P.

I’m so stressed out about graduating that I can’t focus to get my reading done. Do you think I have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)? ADHD is usually something that occurs in several settings (academically, occupati...

February 4, 2013

HPV, Alcoholism, Allergies… We’ve Got It All

By mferris

Q: Apparently, HPV is rampant among college students. As a female, I’m afraid of getting it and then developing cervical cancer. How can I protect myself against contracting HPV? Is the Gardasil vaccine a good idea and...

January 14, 2013

New Year, New Questions for the Docs: Advice on Eating Right and Avoiding the Flu

By mferris, Betsy Reynolds-Malear, Mary Miller, M.D., Pharm D., Carrie Flack, M.D., R.S.

1. Coffee is a necessity for me, especially when school gets into full swing. Are there healthier alternatives for that much-needed energy boost and is it OK that I indulge my caffeine fix daily? It depends on what is ca...

November 5, 2012

Medical Know-How That Will Keep You “Regular” and Smiling Brightly

By mferris, Paula Bagalio, Kevin Cook, Betsy Reynolds-Malear

Q: I need to kick my ass in gear study-wise since midterms are fast approaching. I don’t foresee myself popping any pills, but is there anything stronger than coffee to help? And how much coffee is too much? A: Use cau...

October 14, 2012

Fun, Sun, Lube and the Occasional Roach: UCSB Docs’ Advice on Your Most Pressing Health Questions

By mferris, Kevin Cook, Sydney Lott, Holly Smith

Q: Why should I get a flu shot? People always tell me it actually gives you the flu! A: You smart college students should know that a killed, sterilized tiny particle of influenza virus in the flu shot, for the purpose o...

August 22, 2012

The Doc Is In

By Edwin Feliciano, mferris

To all you eager freshmen out there: By now you’ve surely had at least a few fingers wagged at you, warning you against the havoc your new college lifestyle could soon be wreaking on your health. Although you’re prob...