Kelly Skinner, a University of Waterloo public health professor, has received a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) team grant worth $1.5 million over four years to study climate change and food security action in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
A strong ability in languages may help reduce the risk of developing dementia, says a new University of Waterloo study.
Students think it is instructors’ responsibility to ensure they don’t surf the web in class, according to a new study.
A new generation of e-cigarettes with higher levels of nicotine could be the reason that more adolescents in Canada and the U.S. are vaping more than ever before.
Government policy and infrastructure have a substantial impact on hospitalization of older adults, according to a University of Waterloo study.
Taxes on sugary products and labels on the front of packages can help reduce sugar consumption, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.
A new study has revealed the 25 most common diagnostic lab tests in the world, information that could be key for any jurisdiction looking to develop universal health coverage.
If we can't figure out how to engage and empower youth around the world, there is little chance of achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, writes Rohit Ramchandani, health studies alumnus and adjunct professor in the School of Public Health and Health Systems.
National discussions on cannabis legalization, along with increased access to medical marijuana, may have encouraged more high school students to consume the drug years before it became legal in Canada.
The Hi5 Challenge is a freestyle competition that encourages high school students to develop creative solutions to pressing health issues through the use of information technology. This is a great opportunity for students in grade 11 and 12 interested in health care, technology, or business.