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Short-term exposure to Fort McMurray wildfire smoke affected lungs of RCMP officers: studyThe study analyzed data from 218 RCMP members who were deployed to Fort McMurray during the devastating 2016 wildfire.HealthJan 24
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Alberta First Nations people tend to get lower level of emergency care: studyOverall, the study found 12 per cent of non-Indigenous patients were rated at the most serious levels, whereas eight per cent of First Nations people received that rating.HealthJan 17
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Children with food insecurity more likely to have low self-esteem: University of Alberta joint studyChildren with insecurities about access to food show signs of low self-esteem and are less likely to make healthy choices for themselves, according to new Canadian research.CanadaApr 22, 2019
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Doctors’ foreign accent impacts patients’ trust: University of Alberta studyA University of Alberta study indicates doctors with foreign accents are view by patients as being less competent.CanadaApr 16, 2019
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New U of A study suggests some Syrian refugees ‘abandoned’ by private sponsorsThe research also provided recommendations to improve the experiences of refugees involved in private sponsorship programs.CanadaJan 9, 2019
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Alberta study finds common household cleaners may be linked to obesity in young childrenA new University of Alberta study suggests frequent use of household cleaners likely increases the risk of obesity in young children.HealthSep 17, 2018
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Non-resident workers negatively impacting Fort McMurray: studyA new study suggests people who work in Fort McMurray but don't live in the city may be having a negative impact on the community.EconomySep 4, 2018
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Marriage tips: what a 70-year union and new study can teach couplesAn Alberta researcher and a couple who's survived nearly seven decades together offer their tips for how to make marriage work.LifestyleAug 12, 2016
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