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Conversations about consent need to start early, and parents need to get comfortable with it
Published: January 20, 2022
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
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
The fault in our stars: Aaron Rodgers reminds us why celebrity shouldn’t trump science
Celebrities can amplify dangerous and disproven myths about the COVID-19 vaccine, says UBC’s Dr. Eric Cadesky
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
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
In a Nutshell: 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
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
How genomics is changing health care
DNA 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
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
In a nutshell: Protection provided by COVID-19 vaccination
UBC vaccine expert Anna Blakney addresses the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and choosing among them
In a nutshell: Life after COVID-19 vaccination
Vaccine researcher Anna Blakney answers questions about travel and transmission after vaccination
In a nutshell: COVID-19 vaccinations, pregnancy and kids
A UBC vaccine expert explains why there’s no vaccine for these groups yet
In a nutshell: How vaccines work
UBC vaccine expert Anna Blakney explains how vaccines work and what to consider when deciding whether to get vaccinated
How to work “exercise snacks” into your day
Research shows that bursts of exercise add up and can help keep you healthy at home
Young adults, unfairly blamed for COVID-19 spread, now face stress and uncertain futures
Stigma leads to social, health and economic distress
