University Study

• Hugging a dog good for mental well-being, B.C. study suggests

  The study done at UBC Okanagan says physical contact with a dog makes a significant difference to a person’s wellbeing.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2021
  
• Many men ‘in the dark’ when it comes to prostate cancer: study

  UBC researchers find men have lack of health literacy about prostate cancer.

  Health

  Apr 16, 2019
  
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• Okanagan participants wanted for study of tech’s effects on young children

  The Kelowna study believed to be the first of its kind in Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2019
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• Study finds Okanagan Lake a ‘surprising source of carbon dioxide’

  New study says carbon dioxide is released during crop irrigation with lake water.

  Environment

  Feb 23, 2019
• Heading soccer balls can lead to cell damage: UBC study

  UBCO study says repetitive impacts of a soccer ball on a player’s head could cause damage to the cells of the nervous system.

  Health

  Nov 13, 2018
• UBC Okanagan study: THC amounts identical in most cannabis strains

  Newly uncovered compounds could explain different pharmacological effects.

  Cannabis

  Oct 10, 2018
• University of Lethbridge joint study suggests majority of Canadian children not active enough

  "Boys and girls across Canada have aerobic fitness levels at the 30th percentile of global norms."

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2018