Immunology
How nursing mothers can help protect their babies from food allergies
Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to ward off food allergies in babies, but there are ways to make mother's milk even better.
Jul 17, 2018
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Health
How to cut calories in your favourite summertime foods
Hot weather means picnics, barbecues—and lots of extra calories. But a few tweaks can help lower the calorie count to keep our favourite summertime foods on the menu.
Jul 16, 2018
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How sleep affects infants' ability to develop cognitive and language skills
Infants who sleep less may have lower cognitive and language skills by age two, but early intervention to reduce risk factors could help avoid more serious behavioural, cognitive and emotional problems down the road, new ...
Jul 11, 2018
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Health
Battling culture of toughness in hockey part of challenge in preventing head injuries
In January 1907, Montreal police arrested Alf and Harry Smith along with Baldy Spittal, all members of the Ottawa Silver Seven hockey team, in connection with a violent on-ice stick attack carried out against three players ...
Jul 10, 2018
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Health
New care model increases preventive behaviour in patients
In order to give Albertans the best possible health care, patients need to be empowered to improve their health and one way to do this is through the BETTER program, says a University of Alberta family physician.
Jul 5, 2018
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Neuroscience
Inflammation discovery opens window to better rehabilitation possibilities
Inflammation plays a key role in improving the ability to relearn motor skills lost as a result of spinal cord injuries, such as grasping objects, new University of Alberta research shows.
Jun 26, 2018
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Cardiology
Could switching blood pressure medication timing extend your life?
More than seven years ago, a big health finding reported on in a peer-reviewed journal went largely unnoticed.
Jun 20, 2018
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Health
Unique seniors' peer-to-peer health program proving popular
Brian Dompe knows why the University of Alberta's new and innovative Supporting Healthy Aging by Peer Education and Support (SHAPES) program is so popular among Edmonton's seniors.
May 24, 2018
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Health
Program prevents nicotine withdrawal among patients getting trauma and emergency surgery
Smokers who experience immediate, forced and involuntary nicotine abstinence after day or emergency surgery due to smoke-free hospital policies may find relief in a new University of Alberta program.
May 16, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why getting the new shingles vaccine is a good idea—even if you got the old one
It's a good idea for most Canadians 50 and older to get the newest vaccine to prevent shingles—even if they've already had Zostavax, the only previously available option, says a University of Alberta pharmacist.
May 15, 2018
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