Canadian research
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Library and Archives Canada service cuts hindering research, historians complainResearchers say recent service cuts at Canada's national archives are making their work — already hampered by COVID-19 — even more challenging.EducationOct 22, 2021
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Montreal molecular pharmacologist among winners of $100K Killam PrizeA philosopher, a molecular pharmacologist and a political scientist are among the five Canadian researchers who will receive $100,000 apiece.CanadaFeb 3, 2021
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New research promises E. Coli detection in a fraction of the timeA 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.CanadaOct 2, 2016
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Liberals need to move quicker on obesity report: Senate committeeThe Senate says the Liberal government is not acting quickly enough to combat the growing problem of obesity.CanadaAug 19, 2016
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Childhood obesity rates fall in Canada for the first time in years: studyA new Canadian study suggests there are fewer kids who are overweight or obese in Canada after years of increased rates.HealthMay 9, 2016
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Using a common acne drug improperly? You could end up with pregnancy complications, miscarriage: studyCanadian 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.HealthApr 25, 2016
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Canadian study suggests the term ‘palliative care’ needs rebrandingA 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.HealthApr 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.HealthApr 11, 2016
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How this Canadian-led research team is using old tires to fight spread of ZikaA 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.HealthApr 7, 2016
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Add beans, lentils or chickpeas to your daily diet to lose weight: Canadian docsIf you’re trying to lose weight, or you’re managing heart disease and diabetes risk, Canadian scientists say it may be worthwhile to add beans, lentils or chickpeas into your daily meals.HealthApr 6, 2016
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