population health
Traffic pollution impairs brain function
By Qian Chow | January 24, 2023
First-in-the-world study suggests that even brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on the brain.
Improving opioid prescribing practices
By Qian Chow | December 2, 2022
New study reveals discontinuing opioid therapy for pain may increase risk of overdose; suggests enhanced prescribing guidance is needed.
Preventing overdoses for people leaving correctional centres who use stimulants
By Qian Chow | November 23, 2022
Study shows people who use stimulants face an increased risk of overdose following release from correctional centres.
UBC researchers improving mental-health and addiction treatments with new provincial funding
By Qian Chow | September 28, 2022
The funding will support research in areas like child and youth mental health and treatments for opioid-use disorder.
New study explores experiences of youth who use drugs as they navigate treatment options
By dcc2012 | August 31, 2022
The findings reveal key barriers to access and policy changes that could improve youth engagement with harm reduction services.
Even low levels of air pollution contribute to increased health risk
By dcc2012 | July 14, 2022
A UBC-led study identified risk of mortality at pollution levels below many national standards.
Nurturing through nature
By dcc2012 | July 11, 2022
UBC researchers have received a $1.3 million federal grant to help increase outdoor play in daycares.
Access to safer supply rapidly increased during COVID-19
By dcc2012 | June 16, 2022
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
By dcc2012 | June 13, 2022
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
By dcc2012 | June 9, 2022
Addictions expert Dr. Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes answers key questions about the decriminalization of illegal drugs.