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Study shows how chronic stress may inhibit the body’s cancer-fighting ability
April 14, 2021Hormones triggered by chronic emotional and psychological stress impair the ability of the immune system’s ‘emergency responders’ to fight cancer.

Fighting infection by harnessing the competitive nature of bacteria
April 8, 2021Researchers have discovered a compound that can inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, a deadly bacterium that has become resistant…

Western space scientists identify fastest-spinning “failed stars” ever found
April 7, 2021Using data from NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope, a team led by Western space scientists Megan Tannock and Stanimir Metchev has identified the three fastest-spinning brown dwarfs ever found.

Nearly 40,000 kids in the U.S. who lost a parent to COVID-19 need immediate support
April 5, 2021New international study reveals one in every 13 COVID-related deaths results in a child under 18 years of age losing a parent.

Trans PULSE Canada highlights diverse experiences of trans and non-binary Canadians
March 31, 2021A nationwide survey on the health and wellbeing of trans and non-binary Canadians is pinpointing the unique experiences of diverse groups within those communities, including Indigenous people, immigrants and newcomers, and sex workers.

Global study shows elective surgery patients should be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines
March 30, 2021A new global modelling study estimates that global prioritization of vaccination for elective surgery patients could prevent 58,687 COVID-19-related deaths in one year.

Hockey FIT reaches fans from coast to coast
March 30, 2021Now in 32 communities across Canada, Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT), is a 12-week program and research study that uses fan culture to encourage men across Canada to eat healthier foods and become more physically active.

Sustainability legal expert available to comment on Supreme Court carbon charges verdict
March 25, 2021Today, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its long-awaited verdict in the carbon charges case. According to Western Law professor…