Babac Salmani, a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Health Sciences, studied the intention and behaviour change of regular vapers after they watched a short video explaining the potential health risks.
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Low COVID vaccine uptake linked to housing insecurity
New findings from ICES Western follow earlier research on disproportionate impact of pandemic.
How the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions will affect everyone’s mental health differently: Expert Available
Ontario is the latest province to announce a significant lifting of restrictions as the most recent wave of COVID-19 infections continues to decline. Western University expert Marnie Wedlake is available to speak on the effect reopening could have on individuals’...
Mandatory vaccination is about ethics, not just science
Bioethics expert Maxwell Smith believes the decision to implement mandatory vaccinations will rest largely on whether they can be ethically justified.
New survey reveals pandemic impact on Canadian youth
Human Environments Analysis Laboratory (HEAL) researchers find that positive coping strategies saved teens during COVID-19 first wave.
Vaccine equity key to helping prevent COVID-19 variants like Omicron
Maxwell Smith, associate director of Western’s Health Ethics, Law, & Policy (HELP) Lab, is available to media for interviews about the Omicron variant.
Walking may reduce postpartum depression symptoms
A new Western study suggests brisk walking – as little as 15 minutes a day – may be the answer for many women struggling with PPD, though some severe cases may still require traditional medical care.
100 years of insulin: Experts available to comment on advancements in diabetes research and care
As the world recognizes 100 years since the discovery of insulin, medical and health care experts in London, Ontario have joined forces to tell the story of advancements in diabetes research and care.
New study to address para-athlete needs
Parasport event organizers often lack awareness of disability-specific issues, according to new MITACS-funded research.
A (Not So) Quiet Place: Voices become familiar with just 10 minutes of training
New research from Brain and Mind Institute and UCL suggests people may need to concentrate on the art of conversation more than ever following pandemic lockdowns.
Ethics of mandatory vaccinations: benefits may not outweigh challenges
New WHO policy brief led by Western’s Maxwell Smith provides ethical guidance for countries and organizations.
Expert and former Olympian available to comment on possible cancellation of Tokyo Olympic Games
Reports indicate that the Tokyo Olympic Games are set to be cancelled though no official decision has been announced. The director of Western University’s International Centre for Olympic Studies is available to media for comment. Angela J. Schneider, a former...