Nurturing through nature
UBC researchers have received a $1.3 million federal grant to help increase outdoor play in daycares.
Cancer drug shows potential as treatment for muscular dystrophy
Experiments in mice show drug makes muscles fibres more resistant to damage characteristic of muscular dystrophy.
UBC researchers launch new dementia prevention program as part of national research initiative
Program is aimed at helping people reduce their risk of developing dementia.
Access to safer supply rapidly increased during COVID-19
New clinical guidelines and policy changes across Canada helped drive scale-up in prescribing services.
Unlocking the secrets of healthy aging — from society to cell
Dr. Michael Kobor is building a cutting-edge research program aimed at helping people live longer, healthier lives.
How drug decriminalization in B.C. could help save lives
Addictions expert Dr. Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes answers key questions about the decriminalization of illegal drugs.
A province-by-province look at excess deaths in Canada during the pandemic
New study examines excess deaths across Canadian provinces during the first 19 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New research maps how the brain changes during depression treatment
The findings reveal how rTMS works for treatment-resistant depression and could help predict the likelihood of patients getting better.
B.C. researchers launching clinical trial for first genetically engineered stem cell-based therapy for type 1 diabetes
Next step toward a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
Fear of child separation, violence increases overdose risk for mothers
Researchers say mother-focused strategies are needed to reduce risk of overdose and other harms.