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Atlantic killer whales show dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals: study

webfull — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:06:07 +0000

Killer whales off Canada’s Atlantic coast continue to be contaminated with dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals that put them at elevated risk of severe immune-system and reproductive problems, a recent �山ǿ��-led study has found.

Published: 7 November 2024

Researchers find design flaws and oversight issues in certain health apps, offer solutions for more effective tools

webfull — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:56:13 +0000

AI-powered apps offering medical diagnoses at the click of a button are often limited by biased data and a lack of regulation, leading to inaccurate and unsafe health advice, a new study found.

Published: 6 November 2024

Berry-flavoured may be more dangerous than non-flavoured vapes: study

webfull — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:10:02 +0000

Berry-flavoured vapes can weaken the lungs’ natural defences, making it harder for the body to fight off infections, new research suggests.

The study compared effects of flavoured e-cigarettes to those of unflavoured ones.

While previous research has shown that all forms of vaping can be harmful, the scholars said this study adds to a mounting body of evidence demonstrating how added flavourings to vaping solutions can exacerbate the dangers.

Published: 4 November 2024

Landmark study finds low-sugar diet in early childhood reduces lifetime risk of chronic disease

webfull — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:06:08 +0000

A low-sugar diet in the first years of life can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, a study based on historical data has found.

The researchers pulled data from UK Biobank, focusing on adults conceived just before and after the 1953 end of wartime sugar rationing in the United Kingdom.

Published: 31 October 2024

Tracking biodiversity: �山ǿ�� researchers outline strengths and challenges in new monitoring framework

webfull — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:09:37 +0000

As the UN COP16 on biodiversity meets in Calì, Colombia, experts from �山ǿ�� are on-site, providing important input into the global conversation.

Published: 29 October 2024

�山ǿ�� aims to be a world leader in making dentistry sustainable

webfull — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:53:21 +0000

In response to growing concerns about climate change, �山ǿ�� researchers are exploring how even a routine dental visit can become a more sustainable practice

The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is calculating the carbon footprint of its entire operation, including several clinics that serve the public. The goal is to become among the first fully sustainable dental faculties in the world.

Published: 23 October 2024

Most Canadians consider public transit to be an essential service, according to initial results of a �山ǿ�� study

webfull — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:59:02 +0000

Most Canadians view public transit as an essential service and support increased provincial funding in response to current financial difficulties, according to preliminary results from a �山ǿ��-led study.

The Canadian Mobility Survey is underway in 10 major cities. The researchers, in �山ǿ��’s School of Urban Planning, aim to evaluate the role public transit plays in urban Canadians’ daily travel and their ability to live a fulfilling life without using a car.

Published: 22 October 2024

How vitamin D deficiency can lead to autoimmune diseases

webfull — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:20:40 +0000

As Canadians brace for “vitamin D winter” – months when the sun’s angle is too low to produce the vitamin in the skin – a �山ǿ�� study explains why vitamin D deficiency early in life is associated with a higher risk of autoimmune diseases.

During childhood, the thymus helps train immune cells to distinguish between the body’s own tissues and harmful invaders. A vitamin D deficiency at that stage of life causes the thymus to age more quickly, the researchers discovered.

Published: 21 October 2024

Genetic tweaks can make oats more nutritious, increase shelf life

webfull — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:03:42 +0000

A recent study from �山ǿ�� proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes.

The findings also suggest this modification could improve their oxidative stability, making oat-based products, such as oat milk, less likely to spoil.

Published: 10 October 2024

Parenting programs help kids, but provide insufficient support for parents, study finds

webfull — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:36:01 +0000

Parenting programs that address both mental health and parenting skills can improve children’s development, but often fall short when it comes to offering effective mental-health support for parents, new research suggests.

“It’s a surprising contradiction,” said the study’s lead author, Marilyn Ahun, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at �山ǿ��. “Our findings show the potential of multi-component programs, while revealing gaps that need to be addressed.”

Published: 9 October 2024