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September 23, 2025

How a blood test can aid spinal cord injury recovery

Waterloo study shows routine blood samples may give doctors early insights into injury severity and patient survival after spinal cord damage 
 

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July 8, 2025

People diagnosed with dementia are living longer, global study shows

Earlier diagnosis and better care may lead to lower risk of death than in previous years following dementia diagnosis, researchers found

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October 6, 2025

Think your BMI reflects your health? Think again, study warns

With new data showing two in three Canadians are overweight or obese, a University of Waterloo study cautions against using BMI

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September 15, 2025

Stress in the strands: Hair offers clues to children’s mental health

University of Waterloo study shows long-term stress levels may signal mental health risks in children with chronic physical illnesses and guide early intervention

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October 28, 2025

What drives sleep problems in long-term care facilities?

University of Waterloo researchers find that residents’ poor sleep can trigger problematic medication use, falls and delirium

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March 8, 2021

Seven Waterloo alumni smashing glass ceilings

Happy International Women’s Day! Meet 7 Waterloo alumni who have broken down gender-based barriers.

February 25, 2021

Social media helped spread misinformation during pandemic

Social media use during the early days of the pandemic increased the amount of misinformation about the virus, but also helped spread that misinformation far and wide.

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February 22, 2021

History that is hot to the touch

Today’s work will change the world 

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February 16, 2021

Mental health effects of pandemic felt most among young people

Mental health declined for the general population during the first wave of the pandemic

February 8, 2021

Pandemic highlights importance of supports for people with dementia

A new healthy living program and a virtual reality exercise game will support people living with dementia at home and in long-term care

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February 8, 2021

When you’re a gig worker during a global pandemic and your boss is an app

Gig work is transforming our global economy and public health as workers weigh risks every day in precarious, low-wage jobs to deliver us food and parcels

February 1, 2021

Long-term care homes must balance risks and benefits to mental health during lockdowns

Long-term care residents, isolated because of the COVID-19 pandemic, are at increased risk for negative mental health outcomes, but new research from the University of Waterloo shows those outcomes can not only be measured, but mitigated, with thoughtful interventions informed by data.

January 27, 2021

Are flip-flops more dangerous than bare feet?

Researchers at the University of Waterloo partnered with 30 Forensic Engineering, a firm that specializes in forensic reporting, to better understand why slips and falls can happen

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January 25, 2021

Q and A with the experts: One year of COVID-19 in Canada

What have we learned, and what do we still need to learn?

Stephen Webb on a rugby field with teammates
January 18, 2021

A degree in rugby and a minor in kinesiology

Stephen Webb (BSc ’79) shares how rugby influenced his time at Waterloo and beyond

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January 6, 2021

Warrior stories of inspiration

Four alumni share heartwarming stories about the people who helped them through their student journey, and how they left a lasting impact.

December 3, 2020

Smart home thermostats can help monitor patient health

Household smart thermostat sensors can be used to help monitor the health of older adults and home patients, according to results from a new University of Waterloo pilot study.

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