Western expert says individuals need to feel like they belong and are important to others
Year: 2023
Study finds non-abusive ‘red flags’ that predict intimate partner violence
Former Western law and psychology researcher Nicolyn Charlot identified 16 warning signs that can be spotted early in a relationship before violence occurs and before one becomes too invested in the relationship.
Schools aren’t addressing online sexual violence adequately, Western research finds
New report outlines gaps in preparing young people to respond to tech-facilitated sexual harm
Donation of $8.5 million strengthens hearing science and innovation
Transforming care for patients with hearing loss is focus of donation from global hearing implant company MED-EL
More Americans than Canadians use alcohol to dull their pain: Study
New research explores pain management strategies including the use of prescription medications and alcohol
Experts available to comment on federal dental insurance program
Canadian government ministers are expected to announce details of the federal dental insurance plan which will provide benefits directly to eligible Canadian residents from lower-income households. Western University has the following experts from the Schulich School...
Western, international researchers reconstruct Balkan genomic history
New multidisciplinary study reconstructs the genomic history of the Balkan Peninsula during the first millennium of the common era.
Western University experts available to comment on several news of the day topics
Western University experts available to comment on ER closures, cost of food, math scores, eating disorders in males, and Taylor Swift
Western-led team designs prototype to analyze minerals in Martian rocks
Working with industry partner, Earth sciences professor Roberta Flemming and her Western Space team designed prototype to analyze minerals in Martian rocks.
Western research shows men sleep better than women
Study revealed that men report sleeping better than women, and contrary to previously held beliefs, sleep actually improves with age. Socioeconomic factors like income level and home ownership also had an impact on sleep.
First-in-Canada tool by Western-led team helps women experiencing partner violence
Western, UBC and UNB researchers launch iHEAL app to help Canadian women who experience partner violence find personalized ways to stay safe and healthy.
Western-led human brain “growth chart” project receives $1M in funding
Western neuroscientist Jörn Diedrichsen leads a team to develop a growth chart for the human cerebellum across an entire lifespan from birth to 80 years.