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Cooking class study seeks to increase health outcomes for prostate cancer survivors and their partners
Funding from the Canadian Cancer Society supports a study aimed at increasing health for prostate cancer survivors through an innovative… Read More
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Students win in Round 1 of Canadian Evaluation Society annual Case Competition
SPPH students Jackie Siegel, Zahra Remtulla, Petra Lolic, Laura Ball, and Crystal Sun form team which will compete in finals… Read More
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Sugary drinks weigh heavily on teenage obesity
Students in B.C. schools where sugary drinks were available consumed them more often and were more likely to be obese… Read More
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Canadians spend more on private health insurance for smaller payouts
A new study found that Canadians paid $6.8 billion more in premiums than they received in benefits in 2011. Photo:… Read More
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Texting for HIV care in Kenya receives Grand Challenges funding
The grant will enable expansion of a texting program to HIV patients in rural, remote parts of Kenya, increasing the… Read More
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South African healthcare workers face greater risk for TB, HIV
UBC’s Annalee Yassi is helping South Africa implement World Health Organization occupational health guidelines. Photo: Martin Dee Read More
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Air pollution and asthma
Depending on your genes, traffic-related air pollution can double the risk of asthma. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Read More
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Emerging Issues in Data Privacy and Protection
What are the emerging issues that may well re-define the privacy landscape in the coming year? Read More
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Research Spotlight: Metagenomics for Public Health
Metagenomics may be a new and powerful tool used to study for infectious diseases. Photo: Vincent Montoya and Ruth R.… Read More
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Spotlight: Acoustic environments in long-term care facilities associated with stress in workers
Led by Dr. George Astrakianakis, the research team measured sound and stress levels of healthcare workers in long-term care facilities. Read More
