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Snail researcher Patrick Hanington says discovery of the invasive species is a concerning.
Mike Paulden says the study shows that the tax would decrease some public health related concerns, but may produce adverse economic circumstances for some low-income earners.
The health of students, firefighters and Indigenous communities following the May 2016 wildfires was the focus of a two-day research seminar organized by researcher Stephanie Montesanti.
Associate Professor Sherilee Harper discusses the ways in which climate change will affect our personal health.
Professor Jeff Johnson comments on the lifestyle changes that can prevent, and even reverse, type 2 diabetes.
The 2019 Nutrition Report Card says daycares are failing to provide optimal nutrition to kids.
Report lead author Sherilee Harper says impact on food security, food safety and nutrition really stand out.
Associate Professor Kate Storey says promoting healthy sleep needs to be integrated into policies such as delayed school start times.
E-scooters have caused issues and injuries in other places. Professor Louis Francescutti says they will in Edmonton as well.
Don Voaklander says the decision is "history-making" in Canada, but that court-mandated speaking engagements are unlikely to curb any future fatalities or injuries for kids on farms.
Simon Otto will study diagnostic testing for antimicrobial resistance in livestock management - a growing challenge to human and animal health around the world.
According to Paul Veuglers, studies show chronic diseases linked to unhealthy eating in Canada is costing the health care system an estimated $13.8-billion per year.
Nick Ashbolt points to the need for a rethink on the way cities deal with waste.
"The wildfire... was one of the traumas, but if you listen to people talk, there have been numerous traumas."
A website tracking and mapping cases of swimmer's itch across North America since 2012, is a project led by researcher Patrick Hanington.
Associate Professor Sherilee Harper says changes in air temperature, water temperature and rain patterns are a threat to food safety and public health.
Canadians with brain tumours will have their abnormal tissue masses tracked through a new national registry developed with the help of Faith Davis, professor emerita.
Professor Don Voaklander says people need to be aware of their surroundings whether on foot, or behind the wheel.
These 9 lifestyle bahaviours, as explained by Kara Loewen, add up to better mental health for adolescents.
PhD student, Heather Morris, talks about the videos which show parents narrating letters written to their child who died by substance use.
A panel of experts, including Elaine Hyshka, share their research and experience from the front lines of the opioid crisis.
Roman Pabayo, assistant professor, speaks about the importance of federal and provincial programs that contribute to better physical and mental health.
Professor Louis Francescutti says a false sense of security in our ability to multitask and our need for connection and conversation contribute to distracted driving.