Obesity-related cancers rising in young Canadians, study shows
CTV News
“Obesity-related cancers in young Canadians are on the rise, […] The study, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, was […]”
TAGS: obesity, cancer, risk factors, youth health
London medical study to ferment stronger local ties
The London Free Press
“Researchers from the Lawson Health Research Institute, an arm of London’s hospitals, are evaluating fermented foods as a way to improve the […]”
TAGS: fermentation, gut health, wellness
From victims to advocates: People with developmental disabilities are changing the health-care …
CBC.ca
“Dr. Yona Lunsky directs the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre at CAMH – the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto.”
TAGS: developmental disabilities, doctor-patient interactions, mental health
Would you trust an AI program with your medical diagnosis?
CityNews Edmonton
“Toronto’s University Health Network is teaming up with researchers at the University of Waterloo and the Vector Institute to develop the program, which […]”
TAGS: artificial intelligence, medical diagnosis, innovative technologies
Tracking the effects of Alzheimer’s through a patient’s journal entries
Varsity
“U of T researchers have found a correlation in a Canadian woman’s diary entries and her cognitive decline due to Alzheimer’s, inviting further research […]”
TAGS: Alzheimer’s, disease progression, cognition
Lives on the line: Canada’s stem cell registry lacks ethnic diversity in donor pool
The Sudbury Star
“Applicants will be notified once they are officially part of the stem cell network. Registering as a stem cell donor is a long-term commitment and […]”
TAGS: stem cell, donor pools, donations