A UBC professor has determined that people diagnosed with terminal cancer—who have hope, positivity and family support—are able to live well during the advanced stage of the disease.
Jan 30, 2019
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Identifying variations in how populations prone to extreme fatigue experience it might hold the key to better management of exhaustion, especially in cancer patients, according to research out of the University of Alberta.
Jan 15, 2019
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Incorporating Indigenous cultures, traditions and connections to the land is one of four key recommendations policy makers and program planners should consider when developing sport and recreation opportunities for Indigenous ...
Aug 8, 2018
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Recovering from the suicide of a friend, partner or family member can be emotionally challenging for men, largely due to masculine ideals that dictate men should remain stoic and keep their feelings bottled up.
Jun 20, 2018
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Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) should be given more advice about pregnancy so they can make informed choices about whether to have a family, say researchers.
Apr 4, 2018
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Patients who discharge themselves from hospital should be viewed more positively say researchers, who discovered sympathy for their decision among hospital staff.
Mar 22, 2018
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The low uptake of flu vaccination among medical students and doctors is influenced by social attitudes say researchers.
Sep 12, 2017
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Newly published research around alarming suicide rates in regional areas provides an important insight into the issue.
Mar 23, 2016
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A University of Queensland study has found nurses play a crucial role in decisions surrounding treatment of terminally ill patients.
Nov 10, 2014
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Substance abuse counselors and social workers often recommend recovering addicts establish new networks of non-using friends and supporters.
Oct 14, 2014
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