Usage of complementary-alternative medicine (CAM) is increasing in a rapid manner. Among CAM, herbal applications come in the foreground. This cross-sectional study was conducted by using 'questionnaire application method' on 342 students in Inonu University Health Services Vocational School. Analyzes of the data was made by SPSS 17.0 programme by using frequency, percentage and q-square tests. According to the data, 44.1% of the students were obtained to use herbal treatment. Among students; 70,0% stated that they believed in alternative treatment, 72,5% said that the product they used had been good for themselves. The choiced herbal treatment products by students were; products that strengthen the body and the immune system, skin care products, hair care products, pain relief products, products for burn treatment, essences for perfume, slimming products in order. The rates of herbal treatment usage were found to be higher and statistically significant in the groups which; found herbal treatment usage correct, saw the benefits of the treatment that had already been used and were informed about the herbal treatment. It was determined that the students did not investigate different effects or usage purposes of the products they used. The unconscious use of herbal products can cause variety of health problems. Due to their youngness and vocations it is important to determine 'health services vocational high school students' knowledge level about herbal and alternative treatment. The purpose of this study was to determine the consciousness about herbal treatment and the usage of herbal remedies by health services vocational high school students.

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Cyclotrichium (Lamiaceae) is reported as a new host genus for the rust fungus, Puccinia menthae. The morphological and microscopical characteristics of this fungus are described and illustrated based on the collected materials.

Radiation is the energy emitted from atomic nuclei when passing to steady state. People are exposed to radiation from many different sources. This research was carried out to determine the students' knowledge levels about the effects of radiation on health. This descriptive research was conducted by using 'questionnaire application method' with 351 students of Health Services Vocational School. The statistical analysis of the data was done by using descriptive statistics and chi-square analysis. Medical Imaging Program students' answering ratios to the statements; 'Radiation causes headache by damaging brain cells' (86.0%), 'Radiation emitting devices disrupt people's psychology'(75.0%) and 'Cell phones have serious negative impacts on health' (68.0%) as 'yes' were statistically different from other students. The students who stated to take necessary precautions against radiation were determined; not to bring mobile phone in the bedroom (81.1%), to keep radiation emitting devices away from head while asleep (61.1%), not to use mobile phone while it is charged (55.2%), to use laptops away from body (58.3%) in higher ratios. It has been determined that the radiation knowledge level of the students taking health education is not sufficient. In this regard, it would be beneficial to make arrangements in their curricula.