Pre- and post-pandemic fMRI brain scans may drive early detection and interventions for vulnerable adolescents
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A more plant-based diet may improve cardiovascular health
A new study explores the relationship between TMAO (a metabolite produced by our gut bacteria), meat and egg consumption and cardiovascular health.
New software provides detailed picture of diversity of COVID-19 virus variants
Genomic surveillance programs have tracked more than 300,000 unique genetic versions of the COVID-19 virus. A new Western-developed web application visually represents all of that data in an easy-to-understand way.
Looking for clues: Using artificial intelligence to uncover mental health, addiction issues
A new social media search tool could help public health experts reach more people struggling with substance abuse.
Standardized screening, school and community integration help keep kids in school
Family functioning, bullying, substance use and ADHD diagnoses are key factors leading to absenteeism.
Expert insights: COVID-19 and mental health – feeling anguish is normal and is not a disorder
Mental health and wellness professor and registered psychotherapist Marnie Wedlake says we should be wary of quick fixes that promise to remedy our human suffering.
Combined forces help combat the pain and disability of arthritis
Professor Joy MacDermid and fellow Bone and Joint Institute collaborators recognized by Arthritis Society
New research underscores the importance of the measles vaccine
Study shows the measles virus can potentially compromise the body’s ability to fight other infections.
The year that was … completely unpredictable
2020 at Western will forever be known as a watershed.
Year in review: Western research addresses One Big Problem
Every faculty at Western brought some new research insight to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Year in review: Let me count the ways
Turns out, relationship success has little to do with your personal awesomeness, and even less to do with fairy-tale love potions and Puccini arias.
Year in review: The birds and the bees (and other beasts)
This was a year of quirky critter news in international headlines, from ancient beavers to murder hornets.
Study explores experiences of trans and non-binary Canadians during COVID-19
The Trans PULSE Canada survey shows many trans and non-binary Canadians avoid seeking health care because of a fear of discrimination.
Q and A with Lisa Saksida: on equity, science and advocacy for women in STEM
Lisa Saksida, co-director of BrainsCAN, has been named one of Canada’s WXN Top 100, a recognition of women who advocate for workforce diversity and inspire tomorrow’s leaders.
Music research pivots amidst the pandemic
For some Music faculty, the considerable challenges of conducting research during a pandemic have also been accompanied by unexpected opportunities.
Gender, age, education can predict use of pandemic precautions
Men, non-immigrants, younger adults and people living in rural areas are the Canadians most likely to resist COVID-19 safety measures, according to a Western analysis.
Western student first to spot asteroid speeding past Earth
Western astronomy student Cole Gregg spotted a previously undiscovered asteroid flashing through the night sky.
Buddies and stepped-up rewards add exercise incentive
It can take just pennies a day to motivate people to exercise more, and they will step up their efforts when teamed with a buddy to collect joint rewards, a Western University study shows.
‘Conscientiousness’ key to team success during space missions
A Western team has helped identify personality traits astronaut crews need to get along during a long mission to Mars.