Canadian Research

• UBC engineers find permanent solution for removing ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water

  Water and oil repelling, forever chemicals are used in products like non-stick cookware, cosmetics and toilet paper, but when ingested, may contribute to adverse health effects.

  Science

  Mar 22
  
• Library and Archives Canada service cuts hindering research, historians complain

  Researchers say recent service cuts at Canada's national archives are making their work — already hampered by COVID-19 — even more challenging.

  Education

  Oct 22, 2021
  
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• Montreal molecular pharmacologist among winners of $100K Killam Prize

  A philosopher, a molecular pharmacologist and a political scientist are among the five Canadian researchers who will receive $100,000 apiece.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2021
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• New research promises E. Coli detection in a fraction of the time

  A team from Toronto's York University has developed an E. coli detection process that promises to identify contaminated drinking water in a fraction of the time of current systems.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2016
• Liberals need to move quicker on obesity report: Senate committee

  The Senate says the Liberal government is not acting quickly enough to combat the growing problem of obesity.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2016
• Childhood obesity rates fall in Canada for the first time in years: study

  A new Canadian study suggests there are fewer kids who are overweight or obese in Canada after years of increased rates.

  Health

  May 9, 2016
• Using a common acne drug improperly? You could end up with pregnancy complications, miscarriage: study

  Canadian women aren’t using a popular acne medication properly and ignoring the guidelines is leading to pregnancy complications, miscarriages and even birth defects, a new study is warning.

  Health

  Apr 25, 2016
• Canadian study suggests the term ‘palliative care’ needs rebranding

  A perception of palliative care as being synonymous with death is preventing many patients from accessing therapies aimed at improving their quality of life, researchers say.

  Health

  Apr 19, 2016
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• Are Indian-born moms in Canada choosing to have baby boys over baby girls?

  New Canadian research warning that Indian-born moms living in Canada may be choosing to have baby boys over baby girls, especially if they already have two daughters.

  Health

  Apr 11, 2016
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• How this Canadian-led research team is using old tires to fight spread of Zika

  A Canadian-led research team has taken a form of trash that promotes the spread of mosquitoes and turned it into a potential weapon against the disease-carrying insects.

  Health

  Apr 7, 2016