Megan Weltner

Jayplay Writer (Health)

Megan is a senior from Leawood majoring in journalism with a minor in English. This is her first semester working on Jayplay. In past semester,s she worked on KUJH-TV but felt that this semester she was ready for a change. Megan enjoys all areas of journalism but plans to pursue a career in advertising. For now, Jayplay is a great way for Megan to continue her interests in writing and reporting.

Recent Stories

That's disgusting: Not washing your retainers

Plastic molds harbor nasty bacteria if not cleaned

Nurture by nature: Mushrooms

Fungus can help boost immune system

The skinny on fad diets

The truth about ‘quick and easy’ weight loss

Good for you, bad for you: Low-fat snack foods

Verdict: Other than dairy, BAD FOR YOU

Recipe for better sex

How your diet can improve your performance in the sack

Nurture by nature: Stinging nettle

Plant is a top choice to relieve allergy symptoms

That's disgusting: Handkerchiefs

Health risks outweigh the benefits

A gift from my grandmother

An eternal bond created in the kitchen

Good for you, bad for you: Teeth whitening

Americans spent more than $2.3 billion on teeth whitening in 2008.

The As and Bs of raising children while in college

Two stories of students who balance a family, work and school

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Capital “G” Gross: Not washing your retainers can cause them to smell bad.

Published on May 6, 2009

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Mushroom goodness: The vitamins and nutrients in mushrooms can help fight off disease.

Published on May 6, 2009

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Can’t get no satisfaction: Low-fat snacks, such as chips and pretzels, can actually be bad for you.

Published on April 29, 2009

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Wipe away the day: Using the same handkerchief repeatedly can spread and multiply viruses and germs.

Published on April 15, 2009

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Blinding white: Leaving whitening strips on teeth for longer than directed dehydrates the teeth, leaving them sensitive.

Published on April 1, 2009

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Spice of life: Eating raw garlic is a natural way to fight the common cold, but be cautioned about the spice’s potentially bad breath-causing qualities.

Published on February 25, 2009

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Nighty night: Milk contains calcium, magnesium and tryptophan, which all help relax the body or serve as natural sleeping aids.

Published on February 4, 2009

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Keep it classy and less germ-infested to boot: Playing with your gum is like sticking your finger in your mouth.

Published on February 4, 2009

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