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Psychology & Psychiatry

Self-compassion key to positive body image and coping

Women who accept and tolerate their imperfections appear to have a more positive body image despite their body mass index (BMI) and are better able to handle personal disappointments and setbacks in their daily lives.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Research shows that BSers are more likely to fall for BS

People who frequently try to impress or persuade others with misleading exaggerations and distortions are themselves more likely to be fooled by impressive-sounding misinformation, new research from the University of Waterloo ...

Ophthalmology

Optometrist helps get athletes' eyes in shape

Whether shooting pucks or catching fly balls, athletes work hard to be at the top of their game and research shows that vision training can help improve athletes performance in sports.

Oncology & Cancer

Personalizing cancer treatment through machine learning

Researchers at the Cheriton School of Computer Science have applied machine learning to identify tumor-specific antigens, which could help make personalized cancer vaccines practically feasible and more accurate.

Health

Truck driver pain and discomfort can be alleviated

Almost 60 per cent of truck drivers in a recent Canadian study reported experiencing musculoskeletal (MSD) pain and discomfort on the job, even though it may be preventable.

Surgery

Building new bones with help from 3D printing

A research team from the University of Waterloo has developed a new material that shares many of the same traits as bone tissue. Using it in 3D printers provides a new and innovative treatment option for patients undergoing ...

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