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British Columbians worried pandemic will never end, and climate change is only adding to the fear

New toolkit helps tackle climate anxiety

UBC nursing student Natania Abebe and nursing lecturer Raluca Radu, who teaches a course on the health impacts of climate change, share strategies for dealing with climate anxiety

Apr 20, 2022

Credit: Kai Jacobson

Health care leader Tania Dick joins UBC as its first Indigenous nursing lead

Tania Dick, a member of Dzawada’enuxw First Nations of Kingcome Inlet and a renowned Indigenous health care leader, has joined UBC as its first ever Indigenous Nursing Lead.

Feb 24, 2022

Photo by Joel Muniz on Unsplash

Heightened food worries linked to worse mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns may have worsened worries over food insecurity among many Canadians and negatively impacted their mental health, according to a nationwide survey conducted during the first wave.

Sep 23, 2021

Credit: Georg Arthur Pflueger/Unsplash

UBC study highlights need for more effective staffing in care homes

Even the best-managed long-term care homes will need to step up to get through the second wave of the pandemic, suggests a new study by researchers at the UBC school of nursing.

Dec 17, 2020

UBC experts on long-term care home visits in B.C.

UBC experts on long-term care home visits in B.C.

UBC experts are available to comment on long-term care home visits in B.C.

Jun 30, 2020

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Men can click their way to better health

Men who regularly used a free web resource made significantly more health changes than men who did not, finds a new study from the University of British Columbia and Intensions Consulting.

Jun 11, 2020

UBC experts on World Health Day

UBC experts on World Health Day

World Health Day is on Sunday, April 7. This year’s theme focuses on universal health coverage. UBC experts are available to comment.

Apr 5, 2019

Credit: Stephen Butler/Flickr

UBC experts on the holiday season

The holidays are just around the corner. UBC experts are available to comment on topics related to the season.

Dec 13, 2018

Credit: Premnath Thirumalaisamy/Flickr

New review highlights importance of good sleep routines for children

Sleep hygiene—which includes practices like providing a cool and quiet sleeping environment or reading before bedtime to help kids unwind—is increasingly popular among parents looking to ensure their children get a good night’s rest.

Dec 3, 2018

Researchers examined data from the BC Adolescent Health Survey, a population-based survey of students in Grades 7 to 12 conducted every five years.

Teen girls did not engage in riskier sexual activity after HPV vaccine introduced in schools

Sexual behaviour among teen girls generally stayed the same or became less risky after human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations were introduced in B.C. public schools, according to new research from UBC.

Oct 15, 2018

Risk of Deception Tool

New tool developed at UBC screens online health ads for deception

The internet is rife with ads for health products, from weight-loss systems to arthritis cures—but whether they actually work can be difficult to discern.

Sep 12, 2018

Experts launch online child-sleep improvement tool for parents

Experts launch online child-sleep improvement tool for parents

Parents of children who don’t sleep well have a new resource to help them develop better sleep habits and routines for their child.

Nov 1, 2016

UBC study finds low-income groups need better dental care

UBC study finds low-income groups need better dental care

Dental care should be part of basic health care for all Canadians, particularly for the lowest-income groups, according to a new UBC study.

Apr 4, 2016

New online support tool for victims of partner violence

New online support tool for victims of partner violence

When you’re at the receiving end of partner abuse, it can be tough knowing exactly what to do or how to turn the situation around.

Feb 17, 2015

Suffering in silence over infant loss

Suffering in silence over infant loss

A UBC staff member teams up with a nursing professor to ensure parents who lose their babies get support.

Oct 14, 2014 - by Jessica Werb

UBC experts comment on Father’s Day 

UBC experts comment on Father’s Day 

From child’s play to divorced dads, UBC experts are available to comment on fatherhood issues ahead of Father’s Day on June 15.

Jun 10, 2014

Photo exhibit paints picture of men’s suicide

Photo exhibit paints picture of men’s suicide

Photography exhibit looks at male suicide through the eyes of people who have had suicidal thoughts and those who have lost a loved one to suicide.

May 29, 2014

Gay-straight alliances in schools reduce suicide risk for all students

Gay-straight alliances in schools reduce suicide risk for all students

Anti-homophobia efforts in schools can reduce the odds of suicidal thoughts and attempts by LGBT and straight students, a new UBC study finds.

Jan 20, 2014

Sleep in heavenly peace

Sleep in heavenly peace

UBC’s Wendy Hall offers tips on how to get your kids back to a regular sleep schedule after the holidays.

Dec 16, 2013

News media reinforce sexual exploitation stereotypes

News media reinforce sexual exploitation stereotypes

News stories about sexually exploited youth in Canada perpetuate unhelpful stereotypes, says new UBC research.

Nov 12, 2013

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