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How to introduce food allergens to babies: peanut allergies and more
Published: May 17, 2023
Heads up guys! How to create daily habits and routines to manage your mental health
Making healthy habits sustainable can help to fight depression
When relationships break down, men are at risk of mental illness
A UBC study confirms that when men transition out of relationships they are at increased risk of mental illness
Drug overdoses in public bathrooms are common: here’s how we could prevent harm
Communities can save lives by incorporating safe bathroom practices and raising awareness about overdose
What are microaggressions?
Here are examples of how microaggressions show up in everyday interactions, including in the workplace and health-care settings
What’s the big deal? Here’s why microaggressions matter
Microaggressions reinforce power structures and actually harm our health
Living drugs could be a game changer in fighting immune-based diseases
Cell-based therapies could transform the way we treat everything from Type 1 diabetes to multiple sclerosis
Using drone deliveries to enhance health care in rural, remote and Indigenous communities
A UBC partnership could make health care more accessible to isolated communities across Canada
How to repel mosquitoes and avoid bites
Tips on the best mosquito repellents and more from a UBC Department of Zoology expert
How drug decriminalization in BC could help save lives
This Q&A with a UBC addictions expert answers some key questions about the decriminalization of illegal drugs in BC
What is the impact of the Roe vs Wade draft decision? A ‘cruel and devastating blow’ for women, UBC Allard law experts say
Here’s what it could mean for reproductive rights in the US and the security of women’s access to abortion in Canada
‘Too many people, not enough food’ isn’t the cause of world hunger and food insecurity
Inequity and armed conflict play a large role in world hunger
Why protecting air quality in BC matters to your health — not just during wildfire season
Vancouver has some of the best air quality in the world. Here’s why we need to fight for it.
What exactly is air quality, and what affects it in BC?
Learn about air pollution sources and how weather and location affect air quality in BC
Is it time to move on from Wordle? How crossword puzzles can help train your brain
Trying a variety of puzzles can help keep you mentally sharp
Conversations about consent need to start early, and parents need to get comfortable with it
Teaching children about boundaries can help shift our culture around interpersonal trauma
How to get motivated to start exercising at home
App-based workouts can help combat depression and boost mental health. Here are 7 tips to get moving
The doctor won’t see you now: Why access to care is in critical condition
More support for doctors will increase access to timely health care for Canadians
COP26: Strong carbon-trading rules could help the world avoid dangerous levels of global warming
An international emissions-trading system being discussed at COP26 could bring an end to the production of coal-fired electricity
Recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose
Knowing what to look for and how to use a take-home naloxone kit can save a life, says the Executive Director of the BC Centre on Substance Use
Why addressing stigma around substance use matters
UBC experts say we need to normalize the conversation, as we’ve done with other health conditions
How genomics is changing health care
Genomic sequencing is creating a new age of health and medicine that is more personalized and targeted than ever before
10 tips for coping with wildfire smoke, from a public health expert
Protect yourself from the risks of hazardous wildfire smoke
How to work “exercise snacks” into your day
Research shows that “fitness snacking” adds up and even small bites of exercise are good for you