Light therapy holds promise for people with bipolar disorder
Dr. Raymond Lam explains the growing body of research in this area.
New study first to show rerouting patterns in the brain post-concussion
Researchers found alternative pathways by which the brain was redirecting information in those who were recently concussed.
How do men and women store fat differently? Ask the fruit fly.
Researchers have made a fundamental genetic discovery about differences between how males and females store fat.
Living near major roads linked to increased risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS
The higher risk is likely due to increased exposure to air pollution.
Obesity, heart disease, and diabetes may be communicable
A new study proposes some non-communicable diseases, like heart disease and diabetes, may spread by gut bacteria.
Sepsis leading cause of death worldwide
Condition responsible for one in five deaths globally, double previous estimate.
UBC researchers seek participants for spinal cord injury study
Dr. Andrei Krassioukov explains the purpose of the study and how eligible patients can get involved.
Dr. Nadine Caron named founding First Nations Health Authority Chair in Cancer and Wellness at UBC
New UBC chair seeks to improve cancer outcomes and wellness among Indigenous peoples.
Guideline supports people living with alcohol addiction
The guideline aims to bridge the significant research-to-practice gap in this field.
Specialized immune cells could help repair damage from inflammatory bowel disease in children
A type of T cell produces a chemical signal that helps repair the barrier formed by cells lining the gut.