Health & Medicine
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UBC study shows good access to abortion pill in B.C., but gaps remain
Most pharmacies in B.C. can provide the abortion pill mifepristone within days, but uneven access still leaves some women facing barriers to this time-sensitive medication.
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How babies learn language, and what parents can do to help
UBC speech sciences expert Dr. Alexis Black shares tips on supporting children’s healthy language development—from even before they’re born.
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RSV hits infants under six months hardest, driving nearly half of hospital costs
New research reveals that even healthy infants under six months are at high risk from RSV, driving up hospital costs and highlighting the need for targeted prevention.
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What to know about COVID-19 vaccines this fall
As fall virus season approaches and COVID-19 cases show early signs of increasing, UBC experts Dr. Fawziah Lalji and Dr. Julie Bettinger answer common questions about 2025 vaccines and this year's immunization program.
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UBC enzyme technology clears first human test toward universal donor organs for transplantation
UBC-developed enzymes successfully converted a kidney to universal type O for transplant, marking a major step toward faster, more compatible organ donations.
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What parents need to know about school vaccinations
UBC experts share insights and tips to help school-aged kids ace their immunizations.
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Autism is not a scare story
What parents need to know about medications in pregnancy, genetic risk and misleading headlines.
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B.C.’s e-bike rebates boost affordability, health and sustainable mobility
New UBC study finds B.C.’s income-based e-bike rebate program improved access, encouraged active travel and reduced car use.
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Sexual health gaps persist for migrant youth in Canada, despite lower rates of sexual activity
Migrant youth are less sexually active than peers, but contraception use is dropping, pointing to systemic barriers in sexual health access and underscoring the need for culturally relevant support.
