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Learning the lessons of Columbine

Learning the lessons of Columbine

A UBC expert says promoting empathy is an important way to prevent tragic school shootings like the one that took place at Columbine High School 15 years ago.

Apr 14, 2014

Sugary drinks weigh heavily on teenage obesity

Sugary drinks weigh heavily on teenage obesity

New research shows sugary drinks are the worst offenders in the fight against youth obesity and recommends that B.C. schools fully implement healthy eating guidelines to reduce their consumption.

Mar 26, 2014

Hospital workers in South Africa deal with greater health risks -- and more patients. Photo: Creative Commons.

South African healthcare workers face greater risk for TB, HIV

A large study of South African healthcare workers reveals major gaps in workplace protection against tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis.

Feb 14, 2014

Air pollution and asthma

Air pollution and asthma

Michael Brauer of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health on the link between air pollution, genes and asthma.

Jan 30, 2014

Cycling safety tips for the New Year

Cycling safety tips for the New Year

UBC’s Kay Teschke with tips for safe city cycling in winter and year-round.

Jan 6, 2014

Canadian Rx atlas maps billions in savings – for now

Canadian Rx atlas maps billions in savings – for now

Canadians are spending less on prescription drugs, according to the latest edition of the Canadian Rx Atlas, but UBC health economists predict the break will be short-lived.

Dec 12, 2013

Four ways to fix mass transit in Metro Vancouver

Four ways to fix mass transit in Metro Vancouver

UBC’s Lawrence Frank with an op-ed on how to improve a maxed-out transit system and promote sustainable development.

Nov 14, 2013 - by Lawrence Frank

Heavy traffic is taking our breath away

Heavy traffic is taking our breath away

If you thought traffic-related air pollution is only a problem in places like Los Angeles or Beijing – and not in Canadian cities – think again, says UBC’s Michael Brauer.

Oct 18, 2013 - by Michael Brauer

What’s really needed to raise children: More time, higher incomes

Paul Kershaw, an expert on family policy and generational equity, writes that today’s parents are more squeezed for time, income and services than the predecessors.

Aug 26, 2013

What to expect from the latest StatsCan survey

What to expect from the latest StatsCan survey

On Sept. 11, Statistics Canada will be releasing new data from the National Household Survey on income and housing. UBC Prof. Paul Kershaw speaks about the issues related to the financial pressures facing young Canadians.

Aug 12, 2013

One size doesn’t fit all: Ethnic birth weight chart better for infant care

One size doesn’t fit all: Ethnic birth weight chart better for infant care

One size chart doesn’t fit all when it comes to evaluating birth weight and health outcomes of newborns, according to UBC researchers.

Jul 31, 2013

Q&A on medical ethics

Q&A on medical ethics

Prof. Anita Ho tackles complex ethical matters such as assisted suicide, in vitro fertilization and private healthcare.

Jul 23, 2013

Transit investments lead to healthier people

Transit investments lead to healthier people

A new report spearheaded by UBC’s Lawrence Frank explores the relationship between transportation and health care.

Jul 4, 2013

UBC experts on Canada’s National Household Survey

UBC experts are available to comment on National Household Survey findings on labour, education and transportation, which Statistics Canada will release on Wednesday, June 26.

Jun 24, 2013

UBC experts for B.C. election

From politics to pipelines, UBC experts are available to comment on the upcoming 2013 B.C. election campaign.

Apr 15, 2013

In a UBC study, doctors surveyed shortly after a promotional visit by pharmaceutical sales representatives indicate they are likely to prescribe the medicine. The study also found that in the majority of these visits, doctors weren't informed of the harmful effects of the promoted medicines. (Figure: UBC)

Doctors not informed of harmful effects of medicines during sales visits

Family doctors receive little or no information about harmful effects of medicines in the majority of drug promotions during visits by drug company representatives, according to an international study involving Canadian, U.S. and French physicians.

Apr 10, 2013

Canada loses out on drug pricing: UBC study

Health systems worldwide are increasingly negotiating secret price rebates from pharmaceutical companies and Canadians risk losing out on the deal.

Apr 8, 2013

Healthy doctors make healthy patients, study finds

Patients are more likely to follow preventive health practices like getting a flu shot or mammography if their doctors do likewise, researchers at the University of British Columbia and in Israel have discovered.

Apr 8, 2013

Health behind bars

Health behind bars

Dr. Ruth Martin and former inmate Mo Korchinski fight for change for incarcerated women

Apr 3, 2013 - by By Brian Lin

Private premiums add up to largest out-of-pocket health expense for Canadians

Private insurance premiums are Canadians’ single largest out-of-pocket health expense, averaging $1,200 a year per affected household, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia.

Feb 19, 2013

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