Previous Themes

Theme of the Week // December 1, 2025

It's World AIDS Day!

• Does protection matter if both people have HIV/AIDS?
• Can I get AIDS from a mosquito bite or by handling raw meat?
• How long does it take for HIV antibodies and symptoms to develop after exposure?
• How effective are at-home HIV testing kits?
• Can you get HIV from fingering someone?

Theme of the Week // November 24, 2025

It's GERD Awareness Week!

• What foods are good and bad for acid reflux?
• What’s up with the acid in my throat?
• How can I avoid feeling overfull after a big meal?
• Is stress causing my chest pain?
• Is it harmful to sleep on my side?

Theme of the Week // November 17, 2025

It's National Testosterone Awareness Day!

• When does a woman's sex drive typically peak?
• Can lowered testosterone levels in women reduce sex drive?
• Can testosterone cream increase sex drive?
• Can I get an erection if both testicles were removed?
• Should I protect my testicles when I get a tan?

Theme of the Week // November 10, 2025

Healthy Eating

• Does cooking with cast iron pots and pans add iron to our food?
• What’s the deal with fats in different types of avocados?
• Are overcooked pasta and beans still nutritious?
• Why do I crave sweet things?
• How can I ensure a well-rounded diet if I have no time to cook?

Theme of the Week // November 3, 2025

It's National Diabetes Month

• If I have low blood sugar now, will I become diabetic later?
• Why am I insatiably hungry and losing weight?
• Is diabulimia a risky weight management strategy for type 1 diabetics?
• Do diet sodas spike insulin levels?
• Why are my wounds healing more slowly?

Theme of the Week // October 27, 2025

Halloween Is Here

• Why do I crave sweet things?
• Why does eating sugar make me sweat?
• Why do people find fatty or sugary foods comforting?
• Can birth control pills cause food cravings?
• How can I address being an "over-active" sleeper?

Theme of the Week // October 20, 2025

It's IPV Awareness Month

• How can I help my friend who's in an abusive relationship?
• Am I being teased or abused?
• What can I do if my new relationship is affected by my partner's former abuse?
• How can I forgive myself after being sexually abused?
• How can I help my sister who's in an abusive relationship?

Theme of the Week // October 13, 2025

October is LGBT History Month!

• How can I find support as a gay student in New York?
• Am I bi, gay, pansexual, or something else?
• Why do people do drag?
• How do I define my sexuality and tell my parents about my transgender partner?
• How can I provide support to my transgender partner?

Theme of the Week // October 6, 2025

It's Mental Illness Awareness Week!

• Can I treat depression on my own?
• How can I get over agoraphobia?
• How can I support a friend with mental health concerns when I’m struggling myself?
• Do male-identified people have body image concerns?
• How can I help my friend who struggles with mental health and can't afford professional support?

Theme of the Week // September 29, 2025

National Coffee Day!

• Is decaffeinated coffee safe to drink?
• Is pop or coffee worse for your teeth?
• Are other drinks besides water still hydrating?
• What can I do to stay concentrated while I study?
• What are the long-term effects of replacing sleep with caffeine?