Why your kids should take risks while playing outdoors this summer
UBC pediatric and injury prevention expert Dr. Mariana Brussoni reveals why risky play is so important for children’s health and development.
How to protect your hearing at summer concerts
Dr. Navid Shahnaz discusses why it’s so important to wear ear protection at concerts and music festivals.
Is it safe to exercise in extreme heat and smoky skies?
UBC professor Dr. Michael Koehle explains why it’s important to adapt your exercise routine to extreme weather conditions.
How to choose the right sunscreen this summer
Dr. Monica Li debunks common sunscreen myths and discusses how you can choose the best protection for your skin.
Proteins and fats can drive insulin production for some, paving way for tailored nutrition
New UBC Medicine research shows how insulin-triggering nutrients vary from person to person.
UBC Medicine faculty members appointed to the Order of Canada for 2024
Considered one of the country’s highest honours, Drs. Cairns, Gunn, Machan, Poenaru and Taunton are recognized for their extraordinary contributions to health and Canadian society.
Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer — and how to test for it — using AI
New UBC Medicine research will help ensure patients with high-risk endometrial cancer get the care they need.
Three UBC Medicine researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
Drs. Liam Brunham, Annie Ciernia and Corinna Schindler are among UBC’s new and renewed Canada Research Chairs.
Federal funding boosts 25 Faculty of Medicine research projects
The projects address pressing topics including cancer, brain health, genomics and more.
UBC researchers lead world-first organ matching project
With $5.8 million in new funding, the project aims to reduce kidney transplant rejections and the need for lifelong medication.