Health & Medicine
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A new UBC study finds that persistently isolated older Canadian women are more likely to fall short of recommended fruit and vegetable intake, leading to poorer overall diet quality.
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Online program improves sexual desire and well-being in women
The program, called eSense, delivers evidence-based strategies through interactive online modules that women can complete privately at their own pace.
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Researchers develop new way to match young cancer patients with the right drugs
A pan-Canadian team has developed a new way to quickly find personalized treatments for young cancer patients, by growing their tumours in chicken eggs and analyzing their proteins.
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Canada slowest in reporting bird flu at 618 days – but COVID shows we can do better
Researchers at the department of zoology discuss why getting genetic information about bird flu quickly is crucial.
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ADHD misinformation on TikTok is shaping young adults’ perceptions
An analysis of the 100 most-viewed TikTok videos related to ADHD revealed that fewer than half the claims about symptoms actually align with clinical guidelines for diagnosing ADHD.
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New test identifies high-risk childhood brain tumours, improving treatment decisions
The technique for identifying aggressive medulloblastoma can help doctors tailor treatments to individual patients and ensure high-risk cases receive the intensive therapy they need.
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Most B.C. youth aren’t meeting Canada’s movement guidelines, and it could be impacting their mental health
The UBC study reveals that excessive recreational screen time is by far the biggest challenge.
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Canadian school principals call for more support to deal with student substance use
The study highlights the growing complexity of substance use in educational settings and the urgent need for evidence-aligned strategies.
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Meet the newly discovered brain cell that allows you to remember objects
Scientists at UBC’s faculty of medicine have discovered a new type of brain cell that plays a central role in our ability to remember and recognize objects.
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Bringing Indigenous ways of knowing to neuroscience
University of B.C. researchers are working with Indigenous scholars and communities to bring Indigenous perspectives into brain science.
