Health & Medicine
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New UBC research could expand genetic screening for families at risk of aggressive cancer.
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Nearly two-thirds of Indigenous people report mistreatment during childbirth, first national survey finds
Researchers say the findings reveal ongoing inequities in maternity care, underscoring the urgent need for culturally safe, Indigenous-led approaches.
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Billions of doses later: Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise
Comprehensive review brings together global evidence to strengthen public trust and counter misinformation as mRNA vaccines expand to prevent and treat more diseases.
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New national guidance targets substance-use prevention and response in Canadian schools
A national coalition led by UBC’s Wellstream has released Canada’s new evidence-based standard for addressing student substance use in K–12 schools.
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New study explores how people with schizophrenia experience heat inside their homes
Funded through Health Canada’s HeatADAPT program, the research aims to support better, more inclusive planning and responses to extreme heat.
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Genomic test co-invented by UBC researchers can help millions of breast cancer patients safely avoid chemotherapy
A clinical trial of more than 4,400 patients—two decades in the making—has now confirmed the test works.
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Free contraception policy sharply reduces patient costs in B.C., especially for young adults
UBC researchers find out-of-pocket spending fell 83 per cent within two years of universal coverage.
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Kids who take risks at play make faster, smarter decisions in traffic
Researchers used virtual reality to discover that children who embrace risky play develop sharper street-crossing skills
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Pet cats that roam outdoors carry similar disease risk as feral cats, UBC-led global study finds
A UBC-led global analysis of more than 174,000 cats finds that owned cats allowed to roam outdoors carry infectious diseases at rates comparable to feral cats, even with regular veterinary care.
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Scientists achieve million-fold leap in targeting elusive cancer proteins
Few medications can target disordered proteins, but new research outlines an enhanced approach that could lead to treatments for prostate cancer and other diseases.
