Mcmaster University Study

• Hamilton food banks report 40% increase in visits year over year

  The agency that provides for Hamilton's food banks said more people are using the services year over year with many coming two or three times every 30 days.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2023
  
• McMaster study suggests ‘orienteering’ improves brain function, diminishes cognitive decline

  A competitive sport that originated in Sweden in the late 19th century using a map and a compass may delay the effect of cognitive decline tied to dementia.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2023
  
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• Food Share study reveals half of users could suffer homelessness without food bank

  The CEO of Hamilton Food Share says the end of COVID-19 financial supports and rising inflation rates have aggravated lifestyles for those at risk of experiencing homelessness.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2022
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• Study suggests size determines how COVID-19 affects Ontario retirement homes

  The study found that homes with more than 100 residents had a higher risk of an outbreak.

  Health

  Dec 14, 2020
• Research finds cutting back on red and processed meat won’t improve your health — so why were we told it would?

  "We are suggesting that people can continue their current level of meat consumption," said Dr. Gordon Guyatt, a researcher at McMaster University and the chair of the study's guideline panel.

  Health

  Sep 30, 2019
• Canadian docs say they’ve discovered a new way to beat superbugs – for now

  Canadian researchers at McMaster University say drug-resistant infectious diseases can be treated by combining these already-existing drugs.

  Health

  Mar 6, 2017