2020

No one’s talking about winter yet. When it comes to COVID-19, here’s why we should CBC News “Wherever you are in Canada, chances are you don’t have sub-zero temperatures on your mind just yet. But […]

COVID-19 is testing the ability of Canada’s health research system The Globe and Mail “COVID-19 is testing Canadian society on many levels, revealing our strengths and weaknesses as individuals and communities, and those of our […]

We need culturally appropriate health care for Black Canadians CBC News “As Black health advocates with a range of experience in health policy, health coaching and meaningful engagement with African-Canadian communities, we know all too […]

Research shows connection between low income, iron deficiency The Kingston Whig Standard “A local researcher has helped reveal that children from low-income families may have a three times higher chance of having iron deficiency and […]

USask professor says it’s normal to feel ‘fatigued’ amid coronavirus pandemic Global News “A University of Saskatchewan professor says it is normal to feel drained following months of adapting to a new world, brought on by the coronavirus […]

$800,000 dedicated to frailty and COVID-19 research Canadian Frailty Network “As we have seen throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults living with frailty have been disproportionately affected with devastating impacts. Though there is ongoing research […]

‘COVIDsomnia’: Why the pandemic is messing with people’s sleep CTV News “Shortly after the pandemic began, Richard Leadlay noticed his bedtime slowly creeping later and later. “I just started staying up late, and going to […]