Health

Farmers do more than produce food—sustainable farming practices can help fight climate change

Tips for maintaining energy, meal prep and managing medications while fasting

Tips for those unsure of saying or doing the right thing to challenge ableism

Artificial intelligence could help personalize care at home and in long-term settings

Pharmacogenomic testing could help find effective treatment for depression faster

Insects could be the meat of the future and a sustainable alternative protein

Assess your eating habits and learn how to reduce your chance of developing a chronic disease

Why we need to treat substance-use disorders as a public health crisis and stop an international spread

Learn when you should get the new vaccine, whether you can combine it with a flu shot, and more

These steps can help you move from eco-anxiety to positive action

Learn which sunglasses to choose and how to understand the UV Index

Learn the latest recommendations and strategies for safely introducing common allergens, including peanuts, to babies

Making healthy habits sustainable can help to fight depression

A UBC study confirms that when men transition out of relationships they are at increased risk of mental illness

Communities can save lives by incorporating safe bathroom practices and raising awareness about overdose

Here are examples of how microaggressions show up in everyday interactions, including in the workplace and health-care settings

Microaggressions reinforce power structures and actually harm our health

Cell-based therapies could transform the way we treat everything from Type 1 diabetes to multiple sclerosis

A UBC partnership could make health care more accessible to isolated communities across Canada

Tips on the best mosquito repellents and more from a UBC Department of Zoology expert

This Q&A with a UBC addictions expert answers some key questions about the decriminalization of illegal drugs in BC

Here’s what it could mean for reproductive rights in the US and the security of women’s access to abortion in Canada

Inequity and armed conflict play a large role in world hunger

Vancouver has some of the best air quality in the world. Here’s why we need to fight for it.

Learn about air pollution sources and how weather and location affect air quality in BC

Trying a variety of puzzles can help keep you mentally sharp

Teaching children about boundaries can help shift our culture around interpersonal trauma

App-based workouts can help combat depression and boost mental health. Here are 7 tips to get moving

More support for doctors will increase access to timely health care for Canadians

An international emissions-trading system being discussed at COP26 could bring an end to the production of coal-fired electricity

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

UBC experts say we need to normalize the conversation, as we’ve done with other health conditions

Genomic sequencing is creating a new age of health and medicine that is more personalized and targeted than ever before

Protect yourself from the risks of hazardous wildfire smoke

Research shows that “fitness snacking” adds up and even small bites of exercise are good for you