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Analysis identifies areas for improvement in the overall health of

WebGlobal burden of disease is measured in Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), which measure overall disease burden, expressed as the number of years lost …

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Recent immigrants less likely to have family doctor, study shows

WebResearch from Western University, recently published in BMC Primary Care, shows that new immigrants to Canada are almost half as likely to have a family physician …

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Western students create online health-care resource for …

WebIn response, the Newcomer Health Hub (NHH), an online resource developed by fourth-year medical students Lotus Alphonsus, Amalka De Silva, and …

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Study explores why South Asians have higher rates of heart …

WebA new study involving researchers at Western University, St. Michael’s Hospital and University of Toronto has found that South Asians with either heart disease …

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Researcher’s new online hub charts route to chronic disease …

WebFounded by Western researcher and former Olympic athlete Dr. Jane Thornton, the online platform aims to transform the perception and practice of exercise …

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Western to require proof of vaccination for campus community

WebWestern University and affiliated colleges Brescia, Huron and King’s are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for students, staff and faculty, as part of a new …

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Expert insight: COVID-19 and what to expect this fall

WebIt’s been almost four years since the first human cases of COVID-19 infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 were reported.. Though the global health emergency was …

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Health Equity Hub aims for global good

WebThe new Global Health Equity Hub draws upon Western’s research expertise in moulding a more equitable distribution of opportunities for wellbeing and addressing …

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Western receives $2M to extend program supporting women …

WebIn continued collaboration within the three diverse community health settings, iHEAL-educated registered nurses will support approximately 400 women who …

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Brain Study explores lasting impacts of COVID-19

WebThe COVID-19 Brain Study looks to recruit 50,000 individuals who received a confirmed positive diagnosis of the virus in order to answer pressing questions about the …

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Wellness director to bring Western to ‘leading edge’ of student

WebWestern has appointed Terry McQuaid – a psychologist with national leadership experience in equity, mental health and violence prevention – as its first …

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Western prof develops VR training for health-care workers

WebThe virtual reality (VR) training – delivered through a headset – gives real-time feedback on health-care professionals’ communication after they interact with one …

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Probiotics improve honeybee health, Western University research …

WebTesting in a real-world setting. While the Western team in collaboration with Lawson Health Research Institute has led research on three probiotic strains and shown …

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'Designed by students for students', Western Wellness Hub …

WebThe Western Wellness Hub, a new mental wellness initiative, is developed by students for students and based on the Recovery College model of care. (Lauren Lee) A …

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Western requires COVID-19 booster and masking in instructional …

WebEffective September 1, 2022, Western requires the use of medical-grade (ASTM level 3) masks indoors in instructional spaces for degree credit courses such as …

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Expert insight: Access to dental care has benefits beyond …

WebThe connection between oral health and overall health is evident in myriad ways, and so is the need to improve oral health and access to dental care in Canada. It …

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Expert insight: Did neighbourhood amenities impact youth mental …

WebDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, youth as a population group reported some of the largest declines in their mental health compared to other age groups in Canada.. …

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‘Brain training’ may help treat post-traumatic stress, clinical trial

WebNeurofeedback, also called ‘brain training,’ consists of exercises where individuals regulate their own brain activity. In a new study from Lawson Health …

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Researchers a step closer to HIV cure

WebBy 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Global Fund and UNAIDS are hoping to end the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and AIDS epidemic. …

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Expert insight: Why are syphilis cases on the rise in Canada

WebCanada has been experiencing an increasing number of syphilis diagnoses since 2016.Numerous provinces have declared outbreaks in recent years, with the …

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Indigenous environmental health research secures $1.3M grant

WebBy Keri Ferguson, Western professor Diana Lewis is getting a $1.3-million-dollar boost for her research on the effects of industrial developments on Indigenous …

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