Health Topics
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Abscess
Acne
Allergies (Seasonal)
Antibiotics
Asthma
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Anxiety
Bacterial Vaginosis
Back Pain
Bed Bugs
Boils and Carbuncles
Chickenpox
Chlamydia
Cold Sores/Fever Blisters
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
Contact Lens and Eye Care
Common Cold
Corneal Abrasion
Crab Lice
Cyclospora - foodborne illnesses and washing fresh produce
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Diarrhea
Depression
Diabetes
Dizziness
Do I Have a Problem with Alcohol or Drugs
Eating Disorders
Ebola Facts
Eczema
Fibrocystic Breasts
Flu on Campus
Food Allergies and Intolerances
Gastroenteritis
Genital Warts
Gonorrhea
Headache
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Herpes
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertention)
HIV
HPV
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
Influenza
Inhaler Instructions
Insomnia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Is it allergies, a cold, or the flu
Jock Itch
Measles (Rubeola)
Meningitis
Menstrual Cramps
Migraine Headaches
Monkeypox
Mononucleosis
Information About Mumps
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pertussis
Pink Eye
Pilonidal Cyst
Pityriasis Rosea
Scabies
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Sore Throat
STI/HIV Testing
Syphilis
Tinea Corporis (Ringworm)
Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot)
Tinea Versicolor
Trichomoniasis
Tuberculosis (TB)
Upper Respiratory Infections – Self-Care
Urinary Tract Infection - Men
Urinary Tract Infection-Women
Warts
West Nile Virus
Yeast Infection
Zika Virus
Acne
Allergies (Seasonal)
Antibiotics
Asthma
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Anxiety
Bacterial Vaginosis
Back Pain
Bed Bugs
Boils and Carbuncles
Chickenpox
Chlamydia
Cold Sores/Fever Blisters
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
Contact Lens and Eye Care
Common Cold
Corneal Abrasion
Crab Lice
Cyclospora - foodborne illnesses and washing fresh produce
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Diarrhea
Depression
Diabetes
Dizziness
Do I Have a Problem with Alcohol or Drugs
Eating Disorders
Ebola Facts
Eczema
Fibrocystic Breasts
Flu on Campus
Food Allergies and Intolerances
Gastroenteritis
Genital Warts
Gonorrhea
Headache
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Herpes
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertention)
HIV
HPV
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
Influenza
Inhaler Instructions
Insomnia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Is it allergies, a cold, or the flu
Jock Itch
Measles (Rubeola)
Meningitis
Menstrual Cramps
Migraine Headaches
Monkeypox
Mononucleosis
Information About Mumps
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pertussis
Pink Eye
Pilonidal Cyst
Pityriasis Rosea
Scabies
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Sore Throat
STI/HIV Testing
Syphilis
Tinea Corporis (Ringworm)
Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot)
Tinea Versicolor
Trichomoniasis
Tuberculosis (TB)
Upper Respiratory Infections – Self-Care
Urinary Tract Infection - Men
Urinary Tract Infection-Women
Warts
West Nile Virus
Yeast Infection
Zika Virus
AlcoholEdu and SAPU
Alcohol & Athletic Performance
Alcohol & Drugs Counseling Programs
Alcohol & Drugs Individual Consultation
Alcohol Rules and Laws
Alcohol & Study Abroad
Alcohol Overdose and the Bacchus Maneuver
Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students (BASICS)
Binge Drinking
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
Bruce the Bat
Getting Home Safe
Hangover
Having Fun and Playing it Safe (AOD)
How to Help a Friend (Alcohol and Drug Concerns)
Individual Consultations: Alcohol & Other Drugs
K2 - Synthetic Marijuana
Marijuana
Mixing Alcohol and Energy Drinks
Naloxone / Narcan
Online Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Resources
Party Drugs and Predatory Drugs
Prescription Drug Misuse
Prescription Stimulant Misuse
Smoking, Tobacco, and Nicotine
Steroids
Student Amnesty for Alcohol Emergencies
Vaping (E-cigarettes), Smokeless Tobacco, Hookah
Workshops on Alcohol & Other Drugs
Alcohol & Athletic Performance
Alcohol & Drugs Counseling Programs
Alcohol & Drugs Individual Consultation
Alcohol Rules and Laws
Alcohol & Study Abroad
Alcohol Overdose and the Bacchus Maneuver
Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students (BASICS)
Binge Drinking
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
Bruce the Bat
Getting Home Safe
Hangover
Having Fun and Playing it Safe (AOD)
How to Help a Friend (Alcohol and Drug Concerns)
Individual Consultations: Alcohol & Other Drugs
K2 - Synthetic Marijuana
Marijuana
Mixing Alcohol and Energy Drinks
Naloxone / Narcan
Online Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Resources
Party Drugs and Predatory Drugs
Prescription Drug Misuse
Prescription Stimulant Misuse
Smoking, Tobacco, and Nicotine
Steroids
Student Amnesty for Alcohol Emergencies
Vaping (E-cigarettes), Smokeless Tobacco, Hookah
Workshops on Alcohol & Other Drugs
Body Image
Consultations with a Registered Dietitian
DASH Diet
Diabetes
Dry Skin
Eating Disorders
Food Allergies and Intolerances
Food and Mood (PDF)
Fuel for Your Brain (PDF)
Heart Health
High Blood Pressure (Hypertention)
Hydration
Hypoglycemia
Meal Planning
Mindful Eating Program
Mixing Alcohol and Energy Drinks
Normal Intuitive Eating
Nutrition Videos
Peer Led Nutrition Workshops
Sample Menu (PDF)
Snacks to Go
Tips for Gaining Weight (PDF)
Tips for Losing Weight (PDF)
Vegetarianism
What About Supplements (PDF)
Consultations with a Registered Dietitian
DASH Diet
Diabetes
Dry Skin
Eating Disorders
Food Allergies and Intolerances
Food and Mood (PDF)
Fuel for Your Brain (PDF)
Heart Health
High Blood Pressure (Hypertention)
Hydration
Hypoglycemia
Meal Planning
Mindful Eating Program
Mixing Alcohol and Energy Drinks
Normal Intuitive Eating
Nutrition Videos
Peer Led Nutrition Workshops
Sample Menu (PDF)
Snacks to Go
Tips for Gaining Weight (PDF)
Tips for Losing Weight (PDF)
Vegetarianism
What About Supplements (PDF)
Abstinence
Annual Wellness Exam
Bacterial Vaginosis
Breast Exam
Chlamydia
Colposcopy
Condoms
Get Free or Low-Cost Condoms
Contraception
Crab Lice
Dating Relationship Violence
Depo-Provera
Diaphragm
Emergency Contraception
Erectile Dysfunction
Fibrocystic Breasts
Genital Warts
Gonorrhea
Healthy Relationships
Healthy Sexuality Workshops
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Herpes
HIV
HPV
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Lube
Men's Sexual Health
Menstrual Cramps
Nexplanon
Nuvaring
Partner Notification and Treatment Information for Gonorrhea
Partner Notification and Treatment Information for Chlamydia
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Healthyhorns Play Safe
Pregnancy
Premenstrual Syndrome
Relationships: Fighting Fair
Romantic Relationships: Building a Healthy Relationship
Scabies
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Sexual Violence (Rape and Sexual Assault)
Sexual Assault Forensic Exams at UHS
Sponge
STI Testing at UHS
STI/HIV Testing
Surviving a Breakup
Syphilis
Testicular Exam
Truvada
Trichomoniasis
Urinary Tract Infection - Men
Urinary Tract Infection-Women
Yeast Infection
Annual Wellness Exam
Bacterial Vaginosis
Breast Exam
Chlamydia
Colposcopy
Condoms
Get Free or Low-Cost Condoms
Contraception
Crab Lice
Dating Relationship Violence
Depo-Provera
Diaphragm
Emergency Contraception
Erectile Dysfunction
Fibrocystic Breasts
Genital Warts
Gonorrhea
Healthy Relationships
Healthy Sexuality Workshops
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Herpes
HIV
HPV
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Lube
Men's Sexual Health
Menstrual Cramps
Nexplanon
Nuvaring
Partner Notification and Treatment Information for Gonorrhea
Partner Notification and Treatment Information for Chlamydia
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Healthyhorns Play Safe
Pregnancy
Premenstrual Syndrome
Relationships: Fighting Fair
Romantic Relationships: Building a Healthy Relationship
Scabies
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Sexual Violence (Rape and Sexual Assault)
Sexual Assault Forensic Exams at UHS
Sponge
STI Testing at UHS
STI/HIV Testing
Surviving a Breakup
Syphilis
Testicular Exam
Truvada
Trichomoniasis
Urinary Tract Infection - Men
Urinary Tract Infection-Women
Yeast Infection
Alcohol Overdose: A Medical Emergency
Ankle Exercies (PDF)
Ankle Sprain
Bacchus Manuever
Back Pain
Binge Drinking
Bites: Animal and Human
Bites and Stings
Body Art Safety - Piercing
Body Art Safety - Tattoos
Burns
Cast/Splint Care (PDF)
Cuts and Scrapes
Head Trauma
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Medical Emergencies
Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
Scooter Safety
Sprains and Strains
Sunburn and Sun Safety
Wound Care Instruction Sheet (PDF)
Ankle Exercies (PDF)
Ankle Sprain
Bacchus Manuever
Back Pain
Binge Drinking
Bites: Animal and Human
Bites and Stings
Body Art Safety - Piercing
Body Art Safety - Tattoos
Burns
Cast/Splint Care (PDF)
Cuts and Scrapes
Head Trauma
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Medical Emergencies
Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
Scooter Safety
Sprains and Strains
Sunburn and Sun Safety
Wound Care Instruction Sheet (PDF)
Alcohol & Athletic Performance
Alcohol and Drugs
Alcohol and Drugs Individual Consultation
Anxiety
Assertiveness
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Behavior Concerns and COVID-19 Advice Line (BCCAL)
Body Image
Building Friendships
Dating and Relationship Violence
Depression
Eating Disorders
Problem and Compulsive Gambling
Grief and Loss
Insomnia
Medication for Depression
Mindful Eating Team
Model Minority Stereotype for Asian Americans
Napping
Normal Intuitive Eating
Perfectionism
Problematic Internet Use
Sexual Violence (Rape and Sexual Assault)
Relationships: Fighting Fair
Romantic Relationships: Building a Healthy Relationship
Self Esteem
Sleep
Stalking
Stress
Suicide Prevention
Veterans: Making the Transition to UT
Alcohol and Drugs
Alcohol and Drugs Individual Consultation
Anxiety
Assertiveness
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Behavior Concerns and COVID-19 Advice Line (BCCAL)
Body Image
Building Friendships
Dating and Relationship Violence
Depression
Eating Disorders
Problem and Compulsive Gambling
Grief and Loss
Insomnia
Medication for Depression
Mindful Eating Team
Model Minority Stereotype for Asian Americans
Napping
Normal Intuitive Eating
Perfectionism
Problematic Internet Use
Sexual Violence (Rape and Sexual Assault)
Relationships: Fighting Fair
Romantic Relationships: Building a Healthy Relationship
Self Esteem
Sleep
Stalking
Stress
Suicide Prevention
Veterans: Making the Transition to UT
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Safety
Alcohol Overdose: A Medical Emergency
Bacchus Manueuver
Behavior Concerns and COVID-19 Advice Line (BCCAL)
Binge Drinking
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Campus Security and Safety
UT Police Department
Dating and Relationship Violence
Getting Home Safe
Medical Emergencies
Mixing Alcohol and Energy Drinks
Party Drugs
Preparedness Central
Rape Aggression Defense System (RAD) Classes
Scooter Safety
Sexual Violence (Rape and Sexual Assault)
Spring Break Safety Tips
Stalking
SURE Walk Program
UT Environmental Health and Safety
Bacchus Manueuver
Behavior Concerns and COVID-19 Advice Line (BCCAL)
Binge Drinking
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Campus Security and Safety
UT Police Department
Dating and Relationship Violence
Getting Home Safe
Medical Emergencies
Mixing Alcohol and Energy Drinks
Party Drugs
Preparedness Central
Rape Aggression Defense System (RAD) Classes
Scooter Safety
Sexual Violence (Rape and Sexual Assault)
Spring Break Safety Tips
Stalking
SURE Walk Program
UT Environmental Health and Safety
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Skin
Abscess
Acne
Bites: Animal and Human
Bites and Stings
Body Art Safety - Piercing
Body Art Safety - Tatoos
Boils and Carbuncles
Burns
Cold Sores/Fever Blisters
Contact Dermatitis
Cuts and Scrapes
Ear Wax
Eczema
Hives
Herpes
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
HPV
Impetigo
Jock Itch
Pilonidal Cyst
Pityriasis Rosea
Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
Scabies
Skin Cancer
Skin Exam
Sunburn and Sun Safety
Tinea Corporis (Ringworm)
Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot)
Tinea Versicolor
Warts
Acne
Bites: Animal and Human
Bites and Stings
Body Art Safety - Piercing
Body Art Safety - Tatoos
Boils and Carbuncles
Burns
Cold Sores/Fever Blisters
Contact Dermatitis
Cuts and Scrapes
Ear Wax
Eczema
Hives
Herpes
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
HPV
Impetigo
Jock Itch
Pilonidal Cyst
Pityriasis Rosea
Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
Scabies
Skin Cancer
Skin Exam
Sunburn and Sun Safety
Tinea Corporis (Ringworm)
Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot)
Tinea Versicolor
Warts
Alcohol & Athletic Performance
Alcohol and Drugs
Alcohol Workshops
Body Image
Breast Exam
Bystander Intervention
Cold & Flu Prevention
Condoms
Cultural Adjustment, A Guide for International Students
Exercise
Getting Home Safe
Hand Washing
Health & Academic Performance
Healthy Relationships
Healthyhorns Peer Educators
Healthyhorns Play Safe
Heart Health
How to Help a Friend (Alcohol & Drugs)
Hydration
Immunization
Love Your Body
Napping
National College Health Assessment (NCHA)
Resident Assistants Resources
Self Esteem
Sex (Healthy Sexuality)
Sleep
Spring Break Safety Tips
Stress
Student Health Insurance
Suicide Prevention
Testicular Exam
Veterans: Making the Transition to UT
Alcohol and Drugs
Alcohol Workshops
Body Image
Breast Exam
Bystander Intervention
Cold & Flu Prevention
Condoms
Cultural Adjustment, A Guide for International Students
Exercise
Getting Home Safe
Hand Washing
Health & Academic Performance
Healthy Relationships
Healthyhorns Peer Educators
Healthyhorns Play Safe
Heart Health
How to Help a Friend (Alcohol & Drugs)
Hydration
Immunization
Love Your Body
Napping
National College Health Assessment (NCHA)
Resident Assistants Resources
Self Esteem
Sex (Healthy Sexuality)
Sleep
Spring Break Safety Tips
Stress
Student Health Insurance
Suicide Prevention
Testicular Exam
Veterans: Making the Transition to UT
