2019

McMaster University study finds TV, social media use linked to excess sugar, caffeine in teens NiagaraFallsReview.ca McMaster University researchers examined U.S. data from 32,418 students in grades 8 and 10 and found those who spent […]

U of M researchers head to West Africa to study how Ebola affects reproductive system CBC.ca As the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues fighting the second largest Ebola virus outbreak in history, University of Manitoba […]

How many flights does it take for stair-climbing to qualify as a workout? The Guardian But in keeping with the trend toward shorter, more intense workouts, a research team from McMaster University recruited 24 university students […]

Study considers whether yoga could help reduce youth homelessness CTV News Could a unique type of yoga help reduce the risk of homelessness in youth? That is the focus of a new study at the Lawson […]

Towards an ‘artificial pancreas’: new technology holds promise for diabetes patients Globalnews.ca Technology like this is a “rapidly emerging area of care,” according to Seema Nagpal, vice-president of science and policy for Diabetes Canada. Myeloma Canada Launches Award-Winning […]

Improving research with more effective antibodies McGill Newsroom “A new study points to the need for better antibody validation, and outlines a process that other labs can use to make sure the antibodies they work […]

Mental health problems are likely to exacerbate financial troubles The Globe and Mail ““When you have mental-health issues, and ongoing challenges with overspending, it will lead to feelings of guilt, anger, self-worth issues and sleep […]

‘Most critical problem we’re facing:’ Medical groups urge climate change action Times Colonist “Canada’s medical professionals are presenting a solid front during the federal election campaign to urge political parties to take climate change seriously […]

Ottawa researchers find diabetes drug has potential to prevent ovarian cancer CBC.ca “Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden led the laboratory team at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute that discovered the common diabetes medication metformin could help prevent […]

New tool helps seniors and their health-care team reduce overmedication, Canadian study finds CBC.ca “Performing a prescription checkup is a complex process, researchers say.” TAGS: senior care, geriatric medicine, prescription drug The rise of ‘psychobiotics’? […]