Health – The A-Blast

Students need to make healthy choices

January 28, 2019

Why St ives apricot is bad for your skin

January 23, 2019

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Why St ives apricot is bad for your skin Ladan abdi St ives apricot scrub is America’s top facial scrub brand may be a staple in your shower caddy. It is used to clean, smooth, and illuminate skin which contains 100% natu...

Sleep deprivation hits students hard

December 17, 2018

Narcan: Why it needs to be on school grounds

December 17, 2018

NO ESCAPE: Opioid addiction shocks America

November 12, 2018

Flu shot vaccine proves to be essential

November 12, 2018

The dangers of the quick striking meningitis B

October 11, 2018

FDA introduces regulations on flavored e-cigarettes

October 11, 2018

Beat the flu before it beats you

Casey Nguyen, Managing Editor

September 4, 2018

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Once again, the flu season is almost here. With school just starting, this means that the summer season will be coming to an end as well. This means that the days will begin to get shorter and the evenings will quickly get cooler...

JUST WAIT TWO MINUTES

Casey Nguyen, Managing Editor

September 4, 2018

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On the morning of July 21, 2015, Charles Mauer and his 10-year-old daughter were on their way home from the Monticello library in Minnesota. As they got close to home, they were struck by a 17-year-old teenager who ran a red light....

5 myths about sunscreen to soak in

Eman Jaradat, Staff Writer

July 6, 2018

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As the heat of summer intensifies and the amount of beachgoers increases, the authenticity of sunscreen is questioned by many. There are many common misconceptions regarding sunscreen that can significantly affect one’s health. Here’s...

Four healthy uses of activated charcoal

Casey Nguyen, Managing Editor

May 15, 2018

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The word “coal” probably makes one think of barbecues or Santa’s naughty list, until recently. Say hello to activated charcoal, the beauty ingredient of the millennium. From charcoal facial masks to teeth-whitening treatments,...