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Walkable neighbourhoods more desirable, produce better health outcomes

Nearly ⅔ of City of Vancouver residents and 40% of residents living in Metro Vancouver want to live in a neighbourhood that encourages foot traffic Photo: ©La Citta Vita/Flickr

Dr. Mike Rekart: My year in Swaziland

Clinical Professor, Dr Michael Rekart, recounts his time serving at the Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF) Comprehensive Healthcare Clinic in Matsapha, Swaziland

KS Joseph receives Greg Alexander Award for Advancing Knowledge

The award is presented by the Coalition for Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology.

Green neighbourhoods lead to higher birth weights: study

Living in areas with lots of green space can lead to better birth outcomes, according to new research from UBC and Oregon State University. Photo: La Citta Vita, Flickr.