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With the advent of synthetic marijuana, University students may have a new party favor to watch out for. This "fake pot" even was legal - that is, until Nov.

Need a shirt? Grab a spray can.

What: The product consists of short wool, linen or acrylic fibers and polymers that are dissolved in a solvent that one sprays onto the skin from an aerosol can.

Hoos and Booze

"Beer before liquor makes you sicker, but liquor before beer, you're in the clear." Although they may lack a scientific basis, myths such as this one surround alcohol consumption - and can especially be heard circulating among college students - while an equal number of unusual truths about alcohol are not well-known. The brains of adolescents and young adults respond differently than adults - defined as at least 25 years old, some researchers have said - do to alcohol, according to the National Institute of Health.

Sneaking in exercise

Spring is in the air, giving many students a sense of renewal and new beginnings. To some, it may be a time to get in shape again.

MILK: Builds strong bones ...or does it?

Milk has long been lauded for its numerous health benefits. The "Got Milk?" campaign currently champions milk's positive influences that vary from helping to alleviate pre-menstrual syndrome, better sleep, improved hair and nail condition and bone health.

Snooze or lose

Study, sleep or socialize - welcome to college, where you can only choose two. Unfortunately, the most commonly shafted "s" of the three is the only one that is physically essential to our health and well-being. Though the exact functions of sleep are unknown, sleep is crucial for normal motor and cognitive function, according to the National Institutes of Health. "Sleep is restorative," said Russ Federman, director of Counseling and Psychological Services.

Pill Poppin

Although the health claims of many dietary supplements can sometimes appear extraordinary, the real truth is that the health effects of micronutrients - which include vitamins and minerals - have not been extensively studied.

Cancer cell-ulars

In just more than a decade, the mobile phone industry has successfully infiltrated almost every region of the world.

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