Health & Medicine
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Measles is back – here are five things you need to know
Measles has infected more than 2,500 people across Canada this year, including 12 in B.C. Here are five things UBC experts say you need to know.
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Colorectal cancer leaves lasting toll on women’s sexual health
UBC-led study finds women with CRC are more likely to experience painful sex, early menopause and other sexual health issues
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When is period pain not normal? New website helps young people navigate when to seek care
UBC team worked with youth to create a website that tackles stigma, shares evidence-based info and offers a self-assessment quiz.
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What’s a healthy amount of sleep? It differs from one country to another
New research challenges the common belief that everyone needs the same amount of sleep for good health.
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Why abortion rates are rising abroad—but not in Canada
Dr. Laura Schummers' latest research shows Canada's abortion rate remaining relatively stable, in contrast to other countries where it has risen dramatically.
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Social isolation linked to poor diet in older women
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.
