Puzzle fans are hooked on Connections, the latest word game from the New York Times that launched in June 2023, following the success of Wordle. The premise of the Connections game is deceivingly simple: from a grid of 16 words, find four groups of four th …
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Expert insight: Did neighbourhood amenities impact youth mental health in the pandemic?
Youth in suburban neighbourhoods were more likely to report changes to their mental health and stress levels
Prof appointed to WHO advisory group on health and climate change
Nicole Redvers will bring Indigenous perspective to addressing global challenges
New study sheds light on connection between microbiome and kidney stones
Research team examined bacteria in the gut, urinary tract and mouth
Expert insight: Access to dental care has benefits beyond Canadians’ mouths
Because oral health is linked to overall health, dental care needs to be viewed as an integral part of health care
Expert insight: Canada’s agricultural policies need to better serve local farmers
Agricultural innovation should be farmer-led, making sure research is based on real challenges experienced by farmers
Donation of $8.5 million strengthens hearing science and innovation
Transforming care for patients with hearing loss is focus of donation from global hearing implant company MED-EL
New toolkit to promote physical activity in classrooms
Western researchers create online hub with more than 200 physical activity videos, games for teachers
Students offer support, mentorship to medical and dental school applicants
ACCESS Inc. offers free application and interview guidance to under-represented students
Expert insight: Sexism in the workplace undermines Asian women with foreign accents
Racialized women with non-native accents face many barriers in the Canadian workplace
New award honours global work of prof through Western Heads East
Gregor Reid recognized for career in AIDS and probiotics research, community health in Africa
Two new digital mental health supports now available for students
Togetherall, Wellness Navigator provide trained guidance, community assistance and remote services
Western researchers, community and industry leaders tackle disaster resilience
Western Academy for Advanced Research hosts symposium on disaster mitigation planning, climate resilience
Expert insight: Did neighbourhood amenities impact youth mental health in the pandemic?
Youth in suburban neighbourhoods were more likely to report changes to their mental health and stress levels
Prof appointed to WHO advisory group on health and climate change
Nicole Redvers will bring Indigenous perspective to addressing global challenges
New study sheds light on connection between microbiome and kidney stones
Research team examined bacteria in the gut, urinary tract and mouth
Expert insight: Access to dental care has benefits beyond Canadians’ mouths
Because oral health is linked to overall health, dental care needs to be viewed as an integral part of health care
Expert insight: Canada’s agricultural policies need to better serve local farmers
Agricultural innovation should be farmer-led, making sure research is based on real challenges experienced by farmers
Donation of $8.5 million strengthens hearing science and innovation
Transforming care for patients with hearing loss is focus of donation from global hearing implant company MED-EL
New toolkit to promote physical activity in classrooms
Western researchers create online hub with more than 200 physical activity videos, games for teachers
Students offer support, mentorship to medical and dental school applicants
ACCESS Inc. offers free application and interview guidance to under-represented students
Expert insight: Sexism in the workplace undermines Asian women with foreign accents
Racialized women with non-native accents face many barriers in the Canadian workplace
New award honours global work of prof through Western Heads East
Gregor Reid recognized for career in AIDS and probiotics research, community health in Africa
Two new digital mental health supports now available for students
Togetherall, Wellness Navigator provide trained guidance, community assistance and remote services
Western researchers, community and industry leaders tackle disaster resilience
Western Academy for Advanced Research hosts symposium on disaster mitigation planning, climate resilience