Weight-loss drugs linked to stomach paralysis, other serious gastrointestinal conditions
First-of-its-kind epidemiological study finds GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can cause serious gastrointestinal conditions when used for weight loss.
Celebrating 10 years of enhancing the well-being of UBC resident doctors
The Resident Wellness Office provides resident doctors with a diverse range of wellbeing supports and workshops.
When RSV weighs heavily on the Canadian health-care system
New research highlights the significant burden of RSV on Canadian children.
Faculty of medicine doctoral students named UBC Public Scholars for collaborative, impactful research
Their research will address pressing health challenges like cervical cancer, spinal cord injury and mental health.
Cultivating innovation with Dr. Anna Blakney
Dr. Blakney has been recognized as one of MIT Review’s 35 Innovators Under 35.
Depression, anxiety may be among early signs of MS
New UBC research is shedding light on the early stages of MS and could one day support earlier detection and possible intervention.
Seven faculty members inducted as Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Election to the Academy is one of the highest honours in the Canadian health sciences community.
Back to School 2023
Meet some of the new and returning learners at the Faculty of Medicine.
Faculty of Medicine researchers lead new pan-Canadian women’s health research
The virtual hubs will improve health care for women and gender-diverse people.
New variants, new vaccines. Here’s what you should know about COVID-19 going into fall.
UBC infectious disease expert Dr. Horacio Bach answers key questions about new COVID-19 variants and vaccines.