Health & Medicine
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UBC emergency medicine resident doctors trained for a Code Orange in a full-day disaster simulation with partners from across B.C.’s health system.
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Anticipating discrimination takes a toll on daily health, UBC study finds
Many people regularly brace for discrimination before it happens. A new UBC-led study shows that this anticipation is common—and that it can heighten stress and physical symptoms in everyday life.
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Texting with a stranger beats a chatbot at easing loneliness
UBC-led study challenges the idea that an always-available AI companion can substitute for human connection.
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Seasonal allergies are getting worse—and climate change is partly to blame
UBC allergy expert on why there’s so much pollen in the air, and how to manage symptoms.
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Evolution of student health and wellbeing services culminates in Gateway Health building
UBC has centralized student health and counselling in the new Gateway Health building, shifting to team‑based care designed to reduce wait times and support holistic wellbeing.
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The UBC scientist who built Canada’s largest biotech company
Pushing the economy forward: Dr. Allen Eaves built STEMCELL Technologies into a global company that anchors B.C.’s rapidly growing life sciences sector.
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Everyone should be ‘pro-abortion’ when the patient is a child, UBC scholars argue
When a child becomes pregnant, treating her as an adult overlooks potential medical harms and ethical duties involved. UBC scholars argue that a child’s best interests make abortion the appropriate standard of care.
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One in 20 babies experiences physical abuse, global review finds
A global review finds that nearly five per cent of infants experience physical aggression from caregivers, revealing a largely hidden public‑health issue.
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Canadian surgical innovation cuts ovarian cancer risk by nearly 80 per cent
New UBC research shows that a B.C.-developed surgical procedure dramatically reduces rates of the most lethal gynaecological cancer.
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Scientists develop first gene-editing treatment for skin conditions
UBC researchers have created a topical CRISPR-based therapy that could offer a lasting cure for a range of skin disorders.
