U of M receives $5M gift for new dental clinic
On Sept. 20, the U of M announced a $5 million gift from Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick in support of a new state-of-the-art dental…
health
Proteins as nutritional tools
High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease and affects close to one in four Canadian adults. Cancer causes around a quarter…
Preventing rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues, causing the lining of the joints…
Researching Rett syndrome
Rett syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that occurs in 1 out of every 10,000 female births. Infants with the syndrome generally develop normally for…
Breaking down nutrition
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, up to 80 per cent of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented by making healthy life…
Commemorating 100 years of EEG in cognitive sciences
In 1893, a brush with death would lead to the invention of a machine capable of reading human brain waves. At the age of 19,…
Academic perfectionism: The silent struggle
I remember when I was first called a perfectionist. I sat across from my therapist with a confused expression. I was appalled, “how can I…
Improving health information for communities
Kristin Reynolds, an associate professor in the U of M’s department of psychology, began her research experience with a remarkable mentor. As an undergraduate student,…
Village Lab researches Indigenous experiences of HIV
At the U of M’s Village Lab, which explores the intersections of health and social sciences with a focus on marginalized communities, the Gigii-Bapiimin study…
Nationwide study explores the experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ Canadians facing poverty
Pride season in Canada, held from June to September, is a time of celebration for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and those who love them. Pride involves…