People may think weight stigma only manifests as rude comments, is harmless or can even do some good. At worst, it means overt discrimination, for example if somebody isn’t hired for a job because of their weight. But the reality is that weight stigma …
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Federal funding boost for Western research into transitions in care
Projects examining diabetes, lifelong care programs receive nearly $1.5 million
Research projects receive more than $9 million in federal funding
Teams working on reducing health-care inequity, AI, cancer receive multi-year grants
Touchscreens and milkshakes: Western study reveals more about brain’s reward systems
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers pave way to new treatments for addiction, schizophrenia, depression
Expert insight: Satellite data and the other type of smartphone data you might not know about
Satellite data isn’t collected and treated the same way location data are
New Indigenous mural honours community voices on campus
Created by students, staff, faculty, installation includes cultural motifs of three nations
Expert insight: Calls for peace in Ukraine a year after Russia’s full-scale invasion are unrealistic
A ceasefire, or lasting peace, will be incredibly difficult without one side moving from its position
Expert insight: Learning the health risks of vaping can encourage young vapers to rethink their habit
More than one-third of teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 have tried vaping
Students brainstorm on practices, research during Ivey Sustainability Week
Event led by students aimed to bring sustainability issues to forefront of business school conversation
Schulich Dentistry student placement at county clinic helps under-served residents
Chance for personal growth for students, holistic health care for patients
Expert insight: The pandemic played into ageist stereotypes, but there are ways to overcome them
Intergenerational contact and co-operation could play an integral part in overcoming ageist perceptions
Western researchers create online resource to support physical activity for children with disabilities
‘Everyone Can Play’ website lists inclusive activities and programs in London and surrounding areas
Expert insight: Ontario telehealth cuts mean fewer trans, non-binary people will have access to life-saving health care
Exemptions from funding cuts are needed to ensure trans and non-binary people can get medical care
Federal funding boost for Western research into transitions in care
Projects examining diabetes, lifelong care programs receive nearly $1.5 million
Research projects receive more than $9 million in federal funding
Teams working on reducing health-care inequity, AI, cancer receive multi-year grants
Touchscreens and milkshakes: Western study reveals more about brain’s reward systems
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers pave way to new treatments for addiction, schizophrenia, depression
Expert insight: Satellite data and the other type of smartphone data you might not know about
Satellite data isn’t collected and treated the same way location data are
New Indigenous mural honours community voices on campus
Created by students, staff, faculty, installation includes cultural motifs of three nations
Expert insight: Calls for peace in Ukraine a year after Russia’s full-scale invasion are unrealistic
A ceasefire, or lasting peace, will be incredibly difficult without one side moving from its position
Expert insight: Learning the health risks of vaping can encourage young vapers to rethink their habit
More than one-third of teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 have tried vaping
Students brainstorm on practices, research during Ivey Sustainability Week
Event led by students aimed to bring sustainability issues to forefront of business school conversation
Schulich Dentistry student placement at county clinic helps under-served residents
Chance for personal growth for students, holistic health care for patients
Expert insight: The pandemic played into ageist stereotypes, but there are ways to overcome them
Intergenerational contact and co-operation could play an integral part in overcoming ageist perceptions
Western researchers create online resource to support physical activity for children with disabilities
‘Everyone Can Play’ website lists inclusive activities and programs in London and surrounding areas
Expert insight: Ontario telehealth cuts mean fewer trans, non-binary people will have access to life-saving health care
Exemptions from funding cuts are needed to ensure trans and non-binary people can get medical care