September 28, 2021Kids too young for a COVID-19 vaccine? How to keep them safeWith the arrival of the fourth wave of COVID-19 in Canada, and vaccines not yet approved for children under 12, what measures can parents take to protect kids who are not yet immunized? Dr. Ran Goldman (he/him) , professor in the faculty of medicine’s department of pediatrics, offers tips for...Learn more
September 23, 2021Heightened food worries linked to worse mental health during COVID-19 pandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns may have worsened worries over food insecurity among many Canadians and negatively impacted their mental health, according to a nationwide survey conducted during the first wave. People who were younger or who had household incomes below $50,000...Learn more
September 23, 2021Busting myths about COVID-19 vaccines and fertilityIt can be difficult to separate fact from fiction when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, particularly in relation to fertility and reproductive health. UBC’s Dr. Deborah Money, professor in the faculty of medicine’s department of obstetrics and gynaecology, busts some of the many myths circulating...Learn more
September 14, 2021How to make the transition back to the office easier on your pandemic petAfter more than a year of working and schooling from home, many offices and schools are re-opening as the COVID-19 vaccine uptake rises. But for those who saw the lockdowns as the perfect opportunity to get a pandemic puppy, concerns may be setting in over how your pet will transition to less time...Learn more
September 2, 2021How to ease back-to-school stress for school-age kidsHeading back to school can be stressful for children even when there’s no global pandemic to worry about. Now, this ‘return to normalcy’ after COVID-19 lockdowns makes it more important than ever to pay attention to children’s mental health, says Dr. Tyler Black , assistant clinical professor...Learn more
August 4, 2021Beyond COVID-19: How mRNA technology could transform how we treat diseaseB.C. could be next hub for developing, manufacturing the high-tech vaccine platform When Dr. Anna Blakney interviewed for a position at the University of British Columbia at the start of 2020, mRNA technology—her area of research expertise—wasn’t yet widely known by the general public. Then COVID-...Learn more
July 28, 2021New book helps readers spot online health scamsInternet health scams have increased in recent years, often spread through social media and causing untold harm, according to a new book by UBC nursing professor, Dr. Bernie Garrett . Dr. Bernie Garrett The New Alchemists focuses on some of the many deceptive healthcare and marketing techniques...Learn more
July 26, 2021Virtual contact in pandemic prompts over 60s’ lonelinessOlder adults who had more virtual contact than their peers during the pandemic actually experienced increased loneliness, according to new research published today. The study, published in ‘ Frontiers in Sociology’ , found virtual interaction—including things like phone calls, texting, online audio...Learn more
July 22, 2021Wildfires are here to stay: How to protect against smoky skiesAs wildfires rage across many parts of Canada, the health effects of smoke remains a pressing concern for many people—particularly for those recovering from COVID-19 or anyone with pre-existing medical conditions. Dr. Michael Brauer Dr. Michael Brauer , a professor at UBC’s faculty of medicine and...Learn more
July 20, 2021How the pandemic shaped the sex lives of CanadiansAt the start of the pandemic, there were ample predictions that more time at home would lead to more time between the sheets. But a new UBC study, recently published in the International Journal of Sexual Health , uncovers a more nuanced picture of how COVID-19 has shaped the sex lives of Canadians...Learn more