Council signs long-term health and dental contract
At the June 16 council meeting UMSU approved changes to their policy manual allowing the student union to enter into long-term health and dental contracts….
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You Reap What You Sow
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are among the most hotly debated issues in science currently. On Wednesday, the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty seminar series presented “Genetic…
Quite the body of work: U of M Asper student Matt Sherman’s story
Bodybuilder Matt Sherman has had quite a unique journey. The 24-year-old Winnipegger originally grew up in Oak Bluff, Manitoba, but was forced to move around…
Road to recovery
April 21 will be an emotional day in Boston, as the 118th Boston Athletic Association Marathon gets underway. It has been nearly a year since…
Running with the herd
I’ve been running all year long for the past four years – no matter the temperature nor season. In that time I have completed 11…
Victories and challenges in Colombia’s health model
On Mar. 7, Javier Mignone, associate professor in the University of Manitoba faculty of human ecology’s department of family social sciences, gave a presentation at the…
One step closer in the fight against chronic pain
New research sheds light on chronic pain, a major concern in public health. About 20 per cent of the worldwide population is affected by acute…
Marijuana users must stand up and be heard
Sorry, head shop owners and outraged head shoppers, but we deserve absolutely zero sympathy. Sure, what’s happening to our local pipe peddlers is a bummer,…
Winter on wheels
When thinking about a typical Winnipeg winter, certain words come to mind: frigid, slippery, intimidating, and many others along that line. A thought that does…
Eating Disorder Awareness Week promotes healthy body image
From Feb. 2-8, Women’s Health Clinic (WHC) participated in Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) by creating safe spaces to promote healthy body images, increasing awareness…