University of Alberta

Designer compounds inhibit prion infection

(Medical Xpress) -- A team of University of Alberta researchers has identified a new class of compounds that inhibit the spread of malfunctioning proteins in the brain that cause lethal neurodegenerative diseases ...

Jul 20, 2012
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Researchers hit back at early bodycheck theory

A new study from the University of Alberta is challenging the notion that teaching the next generation of Sidney Crosbys how to take a bodycheck at an earlier age will help them avoid injury over the long term.

Jul 12, 2012
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Kids who cook hungrier for healthy food choices

(Medical Xpress) -- Getting kids to pass up junk food in favour of healthier fruits and veggies has led to many a mealtime meltdown for parents everywhere. Now, researchers from the University of Alberta offer ...

Jun 27, 2012
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When should the doctor call in sick?

(Medical Xpress) -- When should your doctor phone in sick? The question may seem unusual, but it’s an issue that University of Alberta researchers say needs greater regulation to ensure patient safety ...

Jun 13, 2012
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Breaking bullying behavior

(Edmonton) An educational program designed to rid schools of bullying behaviour directed at students who stutter is proving effective at changing attitudes in the classroom, according to research from the University of Alberta.

Jun 06, 2012
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Lifting barriers to nutrition

(Medical Xpress) -- A University of Alberta study has revealed challenges that schools are working through, to adopt healthier food choices for their students in an effort to meet government guidelines for ...

May 24, 2012
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Creatine may protect liver from fatty diet

(Medical Xpress) -- A collaborative study involving researchers at the University of Alberta, the University of São Paulo in Brazil, and the Memorial University of Newfoundland has shown that creatine, ...

May 21, 2012
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