U Of A Study

• University of Alberta studies the power of profanity

  A new University of Alberta study has found a few well-placed curse words can make online customer reviews more trustworthy to those reading the review.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2022
  
• Alberta study finds telltale COVID-19 symptoms in kids are fever, loss of taste or smell and nausea

  The study was done by researchers at the University of Alberta who analyzed 2,463 COVID-19 test results from children in the province between April 13 to Sept. 30.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2020
  
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• ‘Can’t outperform a human’: U of A study finds smart devices not reliable during health emergencies

  "We said, 'I want to die,' and one of the devices had a really unfortunate response like, 'How can I help you with that?'"

  Health

  Jan 29, 2020
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• New U of A study suggests some Syrian refugees ‘abandoned’ by private sponsors

  The research also provided recommendations to improve the experiences of refugees involved in private sponsorship programs.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2019
• Doctors should think twice before prescribing medical marijuana: guideline

  The Simplified Guideline for Prescribing Medical Cannabinoids in Primary Care says there is limited evidence to support the reported benefits of medical marijuana for many conditions.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2018
• Study shows chicken size quadruples in 60 years

  U of S professor breaks down poultry production process and explains why the U of A study isn't as alarming as it sounds.

  Consumer

  Oct 10, 2014