Current+Health+Issues

__** Current Issues/Articles in Health **__

 All students will be expected to find and report on a current event related to health at some point during the semester. To read more about the assignment, please open the document below:




 * Presentation Dates: Please Click on the Document Below to See Your Scheduled Presentation Date. If you are aware of a conflict ahead of time PLEASE let me know so I can change your date. If you are NOT prepared to present on your assigned date you will NOT receive the presentation points for your grade.**




 * Sample Current Event: [[file:Sample Current Event.docx]]**

Substance Abuse & Addiction

[|Neighbors fight cluster of medical pot growers in York] [|Cannabis Cafe Serves up Medical Marijuana in Oregon] [|Small drinks promise big energy]

Heart and Lung Health:

[|6 Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy] [|Scientists grow piece of heart muscle] [|FDA takes issue with Cheerios health claims]

Sexual Health:

[|New Guidelines: Pap Smears can start at 21] [|FDA Approves Glaxo's Cervical Cancer Vaccine] [|FDA Approves Merck's Gardasil Vaccine For Boys]

Diet and Nutrition:

[|A Call for a Low-Carb Diet] [|15 Best and Worst Foods for Immunity] [|Menu Calorie Counts Can Alter Food Choices] <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">[|9 in 10 teens short on fruits and veggies]

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Other: