Media Releases Archives: January 2016

Western’s United Way Campaign drums in more than $700,000

January 28, 2016

With the spirited support of two of Western’s indigenous drumming groups, Western University announced the grand total of its 2015…

Local St. Thomas physicians work double duty on the ice

January 28, 2016

When they’re not in the hospital, local physicians, Dr. Robert Black and Dr. James Menlove, are on the ice. Dr….

New study shows exercise during pregnancy combats high blood pressure and oversized babies

January 28, 2016

A new study led by Western University and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid presents overwhelming evidence that women should, whenever…

Western University experts available to discuss mental health

January 26, 2016

Each year, one in five Canadians experiences an issue with mental illness. Mental illness costs the Canadian economy more than…

Half of transgender Ontarians do not feel comfortable with their family doctor

January 25, 2016

Approximately half of transgender Ontarians who have a family physician are not comfortable discussing transgender-related health issues with their family…

Jean Chrétien to present keynote address at Western’s Social Science Academic Conference

January 22, 2016

The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, who served as Prime Minister of Canada for three full terms in majority governments, will…

New Western study suggests arthroscopic knee surgery not cost-effective compared to other ‘non-operative’ treatments

January 20, 2016

It’s been nearly a decade since Western University researchers reported that arthroscopic knee surgery provides no additional benefit compared to…

Western University experts available to discuss Alzheimer’s disease research during Alzheimer’s awareness month

January 20, 2016

Researchers at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry are at the forefront of research into Alzheimer’s disease. In…

Exposure to marijuana in adolescence causes schizophrenia-like changes in the brain

January 11, 2016

Researchers at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry have published a study showing the significant, long-term impacts of…

Western University experts available to discuss New Year’s health and wellness resolutions

January 6, 2016

As 2016 gets underway, many Canadians have made New Year’s resolutions to improve their health and wellness. Will they stick…