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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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July 16, 2018

Nursing notes can help indicate whether ICU patients will survive

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have found that sentiments in the nursing notes of health care providers are good indicators of whether intensive care unit (ICU) patients will survive

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June 26, 2018

Majority of teenagers need food safety education

A new study from the University of Waterloo highlights a low level of awareness among youth around the proper precautions they need to take when it comes to handling food

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June 18, 2018

Expert Advisory - Gaming Disorder

The World Health Organization (WHO) is moving to categorize the compulsively playing of video games as a new mental health condition

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June 12, 2018

Valedictorians for Spring 2018 Convocation

See the list of this year’s class speakers.

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June 5, 2018

Dieting associated with risky behaviours in teenage girls

Study finds teenage girls who diet are more likely to engage in other health-compromising behaviours.

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May 17, 2018

"Smart clothing" aims to predict failing health

Researchers combine wearable technology & AI to predict the onset of health problems.

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May 16, 2018

Expert Advisory – Plain packaging for cigarettes/regulating vaping

The University of Waterloo has experts available to speak on plain packaging for cigarettes and vaping

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April 2, 2018

Standing desks may lead to lower back pain

Nearly half of people who use a standing desk are at risk of developing lower back pain, according to a study from the University of Waterloo

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March 28, 2018

Mandatory nutrition policies may impact sugar consumption

Mandatory nutrition policies could be a valuable tool in helping high school students to lower their sugar intake, a University of Waterloo study has found

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March 14, 2018

Large numbers of students skipping breakfast

Despite widespread availability of morning meal programs, a large number of Canadian students are still skipping breakfast, according to a study from the University of Waterloo

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March 9, 2018

What the lives and brains of Roman Catholic nuns tell us about aging

Rich data from convent archives combined with brain studies after death give researchers insights into Alzheimer’s disease and aging

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March 9, 2018

Can algorithms save lives during natural disasters?

Waterloo researcher creates algorithms that help first-responders find older people and those with disabilities who may be trapped in their homes during a natural disaster

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