School of Population and Public Health

Home births save money, are safe, UBC study finds

Having a baby at home can save thousands of dollars over a hospital birth and is just as safe for low-risk births, according to a new UBC study.

Aug 20, 2015

One stop health care model transforms HIV treatment in South Africa

Providing HIV care at local health clinics in South Africa has led to a massive increase in the number of people there receiving vital HIV treatment, according to UBC research.

Jul 21, 2015

Gender differences play key role in supporting healthy diets for seniors: UBC research

Strategies to support healthier diets among seniors need to take into account differences between elderly men and women, according to UBC research.

Jul 8, 2015

Q&A Tick Talk: What you need to know about Lyme disease

Infectious diseases specialist David Patrick discusses the misinformation about ticks and Lyme disease.

Jun 9, 2015

Risky outdoor play positively impacts children’s health: UBC study

New research shows that risky outdoor play is not only good for children’s health but also encourages creativity, social skills and resilience.

Jun 9, 2015

Exposure to air pollution in the first year of life increases risk for allergies

New research from the Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) study shows that exposure to outdoor air pollution during the first year of life increases the risk of developing allergies to food, mould, pets and pests.

May 4, 2015

Universal public drug coverage would save Canada billions

Canada could save $7.3 billion annually with universal public coverage of medically necessary prescription drugs.

Mar 16, 2015

Cancer is not a game of roulette

The journal Science published an article last month that garnered far more attention than usually. In it, the authors made a provocative claim: two-thirds of the variation of cancer risk among different types of tissues can be attributed to random mutations, in other words, “bad luck.”

Feb 5, 2015

Universal prescription drug coverage more cost-effective, improves seniors’ health outcomes: study

Universal prescription drug coverage would ensure better access, equity and efficiency for seniors, says a study by UBC researchers.

Dec 3, 2014

Hospitalization rates double for older male motorcyclists

Motorcycle-related hospitalizations and associated health care costs have increased sharply for older men, according to a new UBC study.

Oct 2, 2014

Walkable neighbourhoods more desirable, produce better health outcomes

People who prefer to walk and who live in neighbourhoods that promote walking report healthier lifestyles and better health outcomes than those who want to walk but who live in more car-friendly neighbourhoods.

Sep 29, 2014

Green neighbourhoods lead to higher birth weights: study

Mothers who live in neighbourhoods with plenty of green space are more likely to deliver babies at full term with higher birth weights, says new research from UBC and Oregon State University.

Sep 4, 2014

UBC experts for comment on forest fires

As forest fires spread across B.C., Canada and parts of the U.S., UBC experts are available to comment.

Jul 15, 2014

Ontario election: UBC expert says major parties ignore younger generation

Ontario voters head to the polls Thursday to elect their next Premier.

Jun 11, 2014

Kids benefit from rough and tumble play with dads

Ahead of Father’s Day, a UBC researcher says dads shouldn’t shy away from a little roughhousing.

Jun 10, 2014

Arsenic and old toenails

In his quest to figure out cancer, health geographer Trevor Dummer helped assemble the world’s largest collection of toenail clippings.

Jun 5, 2014

Panel explores role of music therapy in managing neurological disorder

UBC’s Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies, in association with the Music Therapy Association of British Columbia, presents an international research roundtable event following a screening of The Gift of Music: Stories of Music Therapy, a film that depicts the multi-faceted aspects of the music therapy profession.

May 6, 2014

Opening doors to better Indigenous health

Dr. Nadine Caron believes the new Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health will inspire future generations.

May 5, 2014

New Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health launched at UBC

Indigenous health practitioners have a new home at the University of British Columbia, sparking renewed engagement with Indigenous peoples and communities across B.C. and beyond.