Affordable access to quality medical diagnosis in low- and middle-income countries is the focus of research that Susan Horton, professor in the School of Public Health and Health Systems and the Department of Economics at the University of Waterloo.
Sharon Kirkpatrick in the School of Public Health and Health Systems is one of two researchers in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences to receive an Early Researcher Award. Laura Middleton in Kinesiology is also a recipient.
A study led by the University of Waterloo found it’s generally a combination of unhealthy behaviours among youth that could be the greatest predictors of whether or not young people will experience obesity issues in adulthood.
Improving how mental health patients perceive themselves could be critical in treating them, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.
A new algorithm developed at the University of Waterloo will help first responders and home care providers better help the elderly during natural disasters.
Over half of Canadian youth and young adults who have consumed energy drinks have experienced negative health effects as a result, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.
Children commonly show signs of a mental disorder soon after receiving a diagnosis involving a chronic physical condition, according to a recent study.
Professor Mark Ferro is the new Canada Research Chair in Youth Mental Health, the Government of Canada announced.
Professor Sue Horton has been appointed a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences for her significant contributions in the field of health economics.
Considerable exposure to sugary drinks combined with a lack of water fountains in high schools are likely important contributors to increased consumption of sugar sweetened beverages, a new study from the University of Waterloo has found.