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Developing AI responsibly to help patients get treatment sooner
Published: January 30, 2025
How AI social robots could support people living with dementia and their care providers
Artificial intelligence could help personalize care at home and in long-term settings
New genetic testing could tell you which antidepressant works best for you
Pharmacogenomic testing could help find effective treatment for depression faster
Protect your eyes from harmful UV rays this summer
Learn which sunglasses to choose and how to understand the UV Index
How to prepare for the flu season in BC
What to expect and where to get your influenza vaccine, along with answers to some common questions
Spread cheer, not COVID: Tips for staying safe this holiday season
Here’s how to reduce the risk of COVID infection during gatherings at home and when flying for the holidays
How to make yourself a hard target for communicable diseases
Practices that help slow the spread of COVID-19 can also reduce your risk of the flu, colds and other illnesses
Flu season is coming and it could be ugly: What you need to know
UBC’s Dr. Michael Curry weighs in on how to reduce your risk of getting sick
Kids too young for a COVID-19 vaccine? How to keep them safe
UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Dr. Ran Goldman offers tips for parents to protect children who are not yet immunized against COVID-19 in Canada
3 lessons the COVID-19 pandemic can teach us about preventing chronic diseases
Learnings from COVID-19 can improve the prevention of heart disease, diabetes and mood disorders in our communities
Protection provided by COVID-19 vaccination
UBC vaccine expert Anna Blakney addresses the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and choosing among them
Life after COVID-19 vaccination
Vaccine researcher Anna Blakney answers questions about travel and transmission after vaccination
COVID-19 vaccinations, pregnancy and kids
A UBC vaccine expert explains why there’s no vaccine for these groups yet
How vaccines work
UBC vaccine expert Anna Blakney explains how vaccines work and what to consider when deciding whether to get vaccinated
Weighing the pandemic’s psychological toll
Worldwide survey seeks input on everyone’s mental health
COVID-19 vaccinations: what you need to know about the second dose
UBC’s Dr. Manish Sadarangani explains why some people are harder to vaccinate
Why new COVID-19 variants are on the rise and spreading around the world
Viruses often change, and some mutations are more alarming than others
Young adults, unfairly blamed for COVID-19 spread, now face stress and uncertain futures
Stigma leads to social, health and economic distress
How older adults can embrace new routines
Physical distancing has disrupted the lives of many active seniors; here’s how to adapt
Neighbourhood watch: How to help active seniors combat isolation
Community members and organizations can help older adults connect online during the COVID-19 pandemic