Previous Themes

Theme of the Week // March 30, 2026

March is National Kidney Month!

• Can I donate a kidney to my friend?
• If I have low blood sugar now, will I become diabetic later?
• How can I follow a low protein (renal) diet?
• Will holding your pee damage your prostate?
• Can fasting help purge the body of toxins?

Theme of the Week // March 23, 2026

3/24 is American Diabetes Alert Day

• Why am I insatiably hungry and losing weight?
• If I have low blood sugar now, will I become diabetic later?
• Is diabulimia a risky weight management strategy for type 1 diabetics?
• Do I need to be careful with alcoholic beverages if I'm hypoglycemic?
• How can I follow a low protein (renal) diet?

Theme of the Week // March 16, 2026

It's National Vaccination Day!

• At what age can I get the HPV vaccine?
• Should I get the meningitis vaccine?
• Do I need a tetanus shot if I was cut by rusty metal?
• How contagious is measles and how is it spread?
• Should I be worried about COVID-19?

Theme of the Week // March 9, 2026

It's Sleep Awareness Week!

• Why do I get sleepy when I'm stressed?
• Why can't I stay awake in class?
• How can I address being an "over-active" sleeper?
• Are short sleeps and long naps healthy?
• Is it harmful to sleep on my side?

Theme of the Week // March 2, 2026

It's Save Your Vision Month!

• Is it safe to rub my eyes?
• Is it okay to sleep with my contact lenses?
• Are darker sunglasses worse for your eyes?
• Why can't I cry anymore?
• Are eyelash extensions safe?

Theme of the Week // February 23, 2026

It's National Cancer Prevention Month!

• Can tampons cause cancer?
• Does a shampoo additive (sodium lauryl sulfate) cause cancer?
• Will starting and stopping the pill increase my risk for cancer?
• What are my chances of getting cancer if I have high-risk HPV?
• Should someone with a prostate cancer seed implant stay away from pregnant women?

Theme of the Week // February 16, 2026

It's National Condom Week!

• Are condoms from vending machines safe?
• How can I make sure my condom works properly? 
• Why does my boyfriend have difficulty orgasming with a condom?
• What are the common reasons for condom failure?
• How do I know what condom size will fit me?

Theme of the Week // February 2, 2026

American Heart Month

• What are the symptoms of a heart attack?
• How can I measure my heart rate and exercise intensity?
• Is stress causing my chest pain?
• Am I eating good or bad fats?
• How can I ensure a well-rounded diet if I have no time to cook?

Theme of the Week // January 26, 2026

A Little Personal Reflection

• Was I discriminated against?
• How do I understand my racial identity?
• What should I do if my religious parents find out I'm changing faiths?
• How can I deal with disapproval of my interracial relationship?
• How do I define my sexuality and tell my parents about my transgender partner?

Theme of the Week // January 19, 2026

It's International Quality of Life Month!

• What can I do to stop spending time online?
• How can I start practicing meditation, yoga, or tai-chi?
• What’s the connection between physical and emotional health?
• Why can't I communicate with people anymore and what can I do about it?
• How do I implement time management strategies and avoid procrastination?