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New research from UBC's Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics and BC Children's Hospital Research Institute explains why some people with Huntington disease develop symptoms a decade earlier…

Meaghan Thumath, a registered nurse and public health delegate with the Canadian Red Cross, describes response efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is…

When it comes to neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s, it can seem like you either win the genetic lottery, or you don’t. This in turn can fuel anxiety. Will I stay sharp into old…

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When we think about healthy movement, exercise is often the first thing that comes to mind. But growing research is looking at how the way we move, sit and sleep throughout the entire day may…

Endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecologic cancer in Canada, and its incidence continues to rise. Most cases are diagnosed only after symptoms develop, which is most commonly abnormal vaginal…

UBC researchers tested a plant-based menu in hospitals and found high satisfaction rates, decreased waste and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Award-winning gambling researcher Dr. Luke Clark breaks down the science on why bipolar disorder and gambling are so closely linked, why gambling can feel

The new AI tools could reduce the amount of time it takes to discover and manufacture drugs used to treat diseases, such as cancer.

Wildland firefighters are frequently exposed to harmful compounds found in wildfire smoke, making the use of respirators for airway protection particularly important.

An AI-powered platform could give clinicians greater access to tools to prevent, monitor and treat knee osteoarthritis. A new artificial intelligence (AI)

What is the Patient and Partner Advisory Committee (PPAC)?

Health experts are raising concerns as trends like “tanmaxxing” and cigarette smoking gain traction among some young people, despite growing awareness of their links to cancer.

In Canada, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of a baby’s life, with continued breastfeeding encouraged into the toddler years. Yet, for women with spinal cord injury…

The eyes are often called “the windows to the soul” — but what if they could also be windows to the brain? Alzheimer’s disease (AD)-related changes have

A pandemic-born network of Canadian emergency physicians, hosted at the University of British Columbia, has become the world’s largest emergency medicine research infrastructure and is now ready to…

A first-of-its-kind study for bipolar depression is an encouraging first step toward the discovery of an effective therapy for patients with the condition.

Seeing a list of the unexpected active substances in their drugs empowered individuals to take harm-reduction steps, according to a study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher…

Imagine your doctor testing heart medications on a 3D-printed replica of your own heart before you ever take a pill. Dr. Zachary Laksman is working to make this a reality.

“But as a service provider, I can adjust my practice. I can listen to communities, individuals, and population groups about what is important to them in receiving healthcare, and through that I can…

Researchers uncover why social cues might stick out in our minds more than non-social ones, with potential applications in post-traumatic stress disorder,

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Find out the critical role of smoking cessation in primary care and ways to overcome challenges in providing effective support.

Congratulations to DMCBH researchers Drs. Helen Tremlett and Deanna Gibson on receiving funding through Genome BC’s Data Access, Integration and Analysis

Whether you smoke or not, exposure to second- and third-hand smoke can have lasting effects on your lungs. Research is uncovering the invisible risks tied to cancer, respiratory disease and other heal...

Amongst hundreds of science-fiction television series, Apple TV’s Severance shines through with a creative and original concept: what if we could

A new study out of the University of British Columbia has found that almost nine out of 10 pregnant drivers and passengers cannot wear a seatbelt as recommended, highlighting the need for new safety…

$9 million in Terry Fox funding advances precision medicine across the full spectrum of endometrial cancer  Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological cancer and one of the most common…

With cancer cases rising across the province, new technology and upgrades to a lab at VGH will help some patients receive their diagnoses sooner.

For decades, scientists have known that infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the strongest risk factors for developing multiple sclerosis

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Impaired driving remains a leading contributor to serious road crashes across Canada. New research led by VCHRI researcher Dr. Jeff Brubacher sheds light on how substance use patterns and collision…