Category Archives: Science and Medicine

by | March 1, 2010

Few VCU Students Get H1N1 Shot

By Juliette Delp VCU Insight RICHMOND, Va. — Only 1300 of nearly 32,000 Virginia Commonwealth University students have received the H1N1 vaccine. Dr. Margaret Roberson, Director of VCU’s Student Health Services, says that those who have not received the vaccine … Continue reading →

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by | February 25, 2010

Hookah May Be As Harmful As Cigarettes, Study Shows

By Juliette Delp and David Preut VCU InSight RICHMOND, Va.–  A recent two year-long study conducted by a professor from Virginia Commonwealth University revealed that smoking hookah could be just as harmful as cigarettes. Led by Dr. Thomas Eissenberg, a VCU … Continue reading →

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by | November 30, 2009

Acupuncture Gaining Popularity Among Students

By Iva Radman and Amy Via VCU InSight RICHMOND, Va. – In ancient times, acupuncture was a last resort medical treatment. Now people everywhere, including students at Virginia Commonwealth University, are using the Asian treatment to help everything from migraines … Continue reading →

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by | April 20, 2009

Movieland Opening Helps VCU Children

By Scott Kennedy and Brittany Grove VCU InSight RICHMOND, Va.– A new movie theatre recently opened in Richmond. Movieland Cinemas is located on Boulevard Avenue, just past the Diamond Stadium, and it’s already making its mark as a partner in … Continue reading →

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