Psychology & Psychiatry
Pandemic mental health hinges on who you live with
Some days it may not have felt like it, but being locked down with your kids and spouse may have bolstered your well-being during COVID-19.
Aug 11, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Majority of couples remain committed to relationship after becoming new parents, researchers find
Diaper changes, endless domestic chores, and lack of sleep—to name a few—are all stressors that couples face when they transition to parenthood.
Jul 23, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pandemic disproportionately affects those with disabilities and chronic health conditions, study reveals
David Pettinicchio knows that the COVID-19 pandemic is taking its toll on the mental and financial health of many Canadians. But when, three months into the pandemic last year, the federal government had yet to announce financial ...
Apr 21, 2021
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Medical research
Biomarkers dramatically improve success rates of new cancer drugs
In recent decades there have been some big advances in developing new cancer medicines, such as Herceptin, the targeted drug to treat women diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer. Despite these successes, cancer remains ...
Feb 23, 2021
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Neuroscience
Science communicators get access to real data for 3-D modelling
Free, open-source software created by a U of T Mississauga professor is giving science communicators access to real data for science illustrations and animations.
Feb 19, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Chinese-born seniors share views on elder abuse
A new study from U of T Mississauga highlights an important information gap that may leave some seniors in Canada vulnerable to abuse and neglect.
Nov 27, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Common test used to determine racism is flawed, says professor
For decades the psychology community has been using a test developed by their peers at Harvard to determine if someone has hidden prejudices.
Nov 26, 2019
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Health
Why cannabis legalization must include cannabis equity
Canada's federal government is currently working to pass a bill that would provide pardons for people convicted of minor cannabis possession. With a federal election around the corner, it may be too little, too late.
May 20, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New cortisol study shows significant differences between police, civilians
New research from U of T Mississauga reveals significant differences between police officers and civilians in a study that analyzed saliva samples for levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
May 15, 2019
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Surgery
New, wiggly microrobots raise hopes for minimally invasive surgeries
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but that doesn't mean the most direct route will yield the best results.
Mar 21, 2019
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