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New Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health launched at UBC
The School of Population and Public Health will serve as the home of the UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous… Read More
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Dr. Michael Brauer is first recipient of the Bastable-Potts Asthma Research Prize
Dr. Brauer will receive both the Bastable-Potts Asthma Research Prize and one of three For Life and Breath Innovation Awards,… Read More
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World policy-makers cite UBC-CFRI research in approving fewer HPV vaccine doses
The WHO and European Community have endorsed two doses, which is likely to boost usage. Read More
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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
