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Research clears concussion picture for hockey

Research clears concussion picture for hockey

While concussions may be an unfortunate part of some high-impact sports, an international study involving Western researchers suggests a significant underestimation in the number of concussions being reported in hockey. And those findings may change how we play the good ol’ hockey game

Debunking the IQ myth

You may be more than a single number, according to a team of Western-led researchers.

Changes in China open doors for Canada

Changes in China open doors for Canada

Changes occurring to China’s demographics, and thus its role as the factory to the world, will open new opportunities for Canada, according to Jan De Silva, who heads the Richard Ivey School of Business’ Hong Kong campus.

Grapefruit at centre of deadly cocktail

Grapefruit at centre of deadly cocktail

That glass of grapefruit juice you usually have with breakfast isn’t as healthy as you think – if you’re taking certain medications, that is. Perhaps you already knew that.

Sustainable toilet research fueled by $2.2 million grant

Sustainable toilet research fueled by $2.2 million grant

An international team of researchers, which includes Western Civil and Environmental Engineering professor Jason Gerhard, has received a major grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to continue work on designing for a waterless, hygienic toilet that is safe and affordable for people in the developing world.

Study explores post-Walkerton community health

Study explores post-Walkerton community health

Individuals affected by a breakout of E. coli O157:H7, such as the infamous Walkerton incident more than a decade ago, display no evidence of any increase in cardiovascular disease, which had originally been the thought, according to Western-led study.

Soochow-Western centre beams possibilities forward

Soochow-Western centre beams possibilities forward

Western Chemistry professor T.K. Sham describes it as “a new adventure” for not only Western, but for every researcher and student who will be able to work in this still-emerging field, thanks to this partnership.

Research clears concussion picture for hockey

Research clears concussion picture for hockey

While concussions may be an unfortunate part of some high-impact sports, an international study involving Western researchers suggests a significant underestimation in the number of concussions being reported in hockey. And those findings may change how we play the good ol’ hockey game

Debunking the IQ myth

You may be more than a single number, according to a team of Western-led researchers.

Changes in China open doors for Canada

Changes in China open doors for Canada

Changes occurring to China’s demographics, and thus its role as the factory to the world, will open new opportunities for Canada, according to Jan De Silva, who heads the Richard Ivey School of Business’ Hong Kong campus.

Grapefruit at centre of deadly cocktail

Grapefruit at centre of deadly cocktail

That glass of grapefruit juice you usually have with breakfast isn’t as healthy as you think – if you’re taking certain medications, that is. Perhaps you already knew that.

Sustainable toilet research fueled by $2.2 million grant

Sustainable toilet research fueled by $2.2 million grant

An international team of researchers, which includes Western Civil and Environmental Engineering professor Jason Gerhard, has received a major grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to continue work on designing for a waterless, hygienic toilet that is safe and affordable for people in the developing world.

Study explores post-Walkerton community health

Study explores post-Walkerton community health

Individuals affected by a breakout of E. coli O157:H7, such as the infamous Walkerton incident more than a decade ago, display no evidence of any increase in cardiovascular disease, which had originally been the thought, according to Western-led study.

Soochow-Western centre beams possibilities forward

Soochow-Western centre beams possibilities forward

Western Chemistry professor T.K. Sham describes it as “a new adventure” for not only Western, but for every researcher and student who will be able to work in this still-emerging field, thanks to this partnership.