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StuGov confirms positions for next school year, introduces vaccine resource guide in last meeting of the semester

Anna Vidergar April 27, 2021
Positions across StuGov were confirmed for the next school year along with other resolutions.
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BU’s Sargent College, Nutrition Club discuss healthy eating

Molly Farrar March 14, 2021
A Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences seminar Thursday helped guide students on mindful, healthy eating and meal planning.
Grocery aisles have been stocked with candy for the Halloween season, but health professionals encourage people to enjoy sweets in moderation. CHRISTOPHER GOUGH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU health professionals warn of dangers of excessive Halloween candy

Sarah Readdean October 24, 2019
While it might be tempting to spend Oct. 31 gorging on chocolate bars, peanut butter cups and candy corn, health professionals at Boston University warn that students now, as always, should remain conscious of what they are putting into their bodies. 
A new Allergy Awareness Club at Boston University will have its first meeting Tuesday night. COURTESY OF PIXABAY

Allergy awareness club comes to BU

Conor Kelley December 12, 2018

The Allergy Awareness Club, or AIR (Allergies, Intolerances and Restrictions), is kicking off its presence at BU in efforts to host discussions and events focused around allergies, food intolerances...

Sargent is home to BU's nutrition program. PHOTO BY DANIEL GUAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The relationship between food and sports

Olivia O’Brien September 21, 2017

Some people think that a healthy diet is associated with achieving fitness goals. However, not everyone is sure what healthy diets actually consist of. Every athlete has different routines and diets,...

Sargent Choice Test Kitchen is a weekly event held in Student Village II where students can sample new Sargent Choice recipes such as vegetable fried rice. PHOTO BY HEATHER GOLDIN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students try healthy recipes, find home-away-from-home at Sargent Choice Test Kitchen

Heather Goldin September 25, 2014

For Karen Jacobs, cooking in her Student Village II apartment at 33 Harry Agganis Way is more than just her way of encouraging students to make healthy choices. “As a faculty-in-residence, I want students...

Caffeine may have adverse effects on health, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin January 23, 2014

While many sleep-deprived Boston University students frequently rely on coffee and other caffeinated drinks to power through classes and late-night cramming sessions, a study published Monday suggests...

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