New findings from Western University suggest that characterizing anorexia, or anorexia nervosa, as a 'passion' will yield immediate and practical results in terms of treatment and therapy. The study, led by Louis C. Charland of Western's Rotman Institute of...
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Thinking about your romantic partner generates “good stress” and boosts energy and mood
New research from Western University says pausing to think about your romantic partner generates "good stress" and adds an energy boost to your day. The findings were published recently in the journal, Psychophysiology. The research team, led by Sarah Stanton from...
Victor Garber comes home to London to headline the 2014 Leaders in Innovation Dinner
Victor Garber will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2014 Leaders in Innovation Dinner celebrating research excellence at Western University’s Robarts Research Institute. This year’s dinner shines a spotlight on research into the molecular basis...
Western students operate Mars rover in partnership with Canadian Space Agency
In partnership with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), students from Western University are leading a simulated Mars Rover mission, boldly training the next-generation of space scientists and engineers through an integrated learning experience. For the next two weeks,...
New partnership sets a new standard for concussion research and education
A new partnership announced today aims to help understand and mitigate the long-term effects of concussion. The partnership makes Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry the new home for the Canadian chapter of the Sports Legacy...
Western receives $5-million donation to advance diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
A $5-million gift to Western University will empower researchers in their quest to unlock secrets of neurodegenerative diseases impacting our world’s aging population. Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry announced today...
Dream team of astrophysicists explore massive stars at Western-led international space conference
An international all-star gathering of 70 astrophysicists from six of the world's seven continents will converge at Western University next week in an effort to better understand stellar disks, which ultimately give researchers answers on how planets like the Earth...
Eric Lindros, Ron MacLean and Dr. Bob Cantu to headline second annual concussion event
LONDON, Ont. – Next Wednesday, See the Line will hold its second annual education, awareness and fundraising event that includes education sessions for medical professionals, a free community symposium, and a fundraising gala. Hockey legend Eric Lindros will...
Expert available to speak with media about First World War centenary
Monday, July 28 marks the 100th anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and the outbreak of the First World War.These events touched off four years of conflict never before seen in history and left a legacy that changed the map of...
Gene variant identified as a heart disease risk factor for women
When it comes to heart disease, Dr. Ross Feldman says women are often in the dark. Historically, it was thought that heart disease was a men’s-only disease, however, data has shown that post-menopausal women are just as likely as men to get heart disease and...
Western hosts major international computer science conference
In 1998, the first-ever blog appeared online, Apple introduced the iMac and Internet Explorer passed Netscape in browser market share. It was also the first year for the International Conference on Unconventional Computation and Natural Computation (UCNC), a global...
Indigenous Mini-University Summer Program returns to Western
The primary goal of Western University's Indigenous Youth Mini-University Summer Program is to inspire Indigenous youth to pursue postsecondary education through on-campus learning experiences led by Indigenous students, staff and faculty. Now in its eighth season,...