What Declining Child Vaccination Rates Mean for America’s Health
For decades, the world has celebrated routine childhood vaccines as one of the greatest triumphs of modern medicine. Diseases that once devastated children, such as…
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Disappearance of Favorite Food Dyes in West Virginia
On March 24, 2025, Governor of West Virginia, Patrick Morrisey signed a bill that officially banned seven artificial food dyes and two preservatives, making West…
Meet Our New Athletic Trainer, Mr. Josiah Douglas!
The Acronym had the chance to speak with IMSA’s new Athletic Trainer, Mr. Josiah Douglas, to learn more about his background as well as future…
IMSA Health Policies of the 2023-2024 School Year
Many students track essential medications such as epinephrine, Ibuprofen, or Vitamin D. However, as the Health Office implements new changes to its medication policy, many…
The Best Waters
Have you ever gone to buy water at Costco and been shocked at the seemingly endless rows of bottles? Humans are composed of around 60-70%…
Red Cross Declares First-Ever Blood Shortage
The American Red Cross says the nation is facing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. In just the last year, the Red Cross—which…