Improving welfare for farmers and farm animals
Recent research highlights the important connection between farmer well-being and animal health, indicating that farmers with greater stress levels are more likely to have animals…
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Helping older adults meet their nutritional needs
According to the American Geriatrics Society, more than half of older adults in hospitals or long-term care (LTC) homes experience malnutrition. Malnutrition includes both under-…
Exploring MAiD practices and policies on Canadians
Canada reports the largest number of deaths by medical assistance in dying (MAiD), surpassing all other countries for yearly assisted deaths. Salina Pirzada, a PhD…
Battling blood cancer
Over one million people worldwide are diagnosed with blood cancer every year, causing 720,000 deaths annually. Blood cancers begin when cells in the bloodstream or…
Engineering meets medicine to tackle health challenges
Biomedical engineering combines engineering concepts with medical sciences to enhance human health through inventions such as better medical devices and diagnostic equipment. Zahra Moussavi is…
Social robots designed to improve mental health
Imagine a future where robots are not only tools but also serve as companions in our daily lives, providing emotional support and enhancing well-being. James…
Advancing maternal and infant health globally
Epidemiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the causes, frequency and pattern of diseases in a population. It examines how diseases can be…
U of M receives $2.5M for the Global Centres program
The U of M has secured a $2.5 million grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research…
AI improves dynamic teamwork efficiency
Artificial intelligence (AI) is enhancing team collaboration by optimizing workflows, automating task management and providing real-time insights to improve decision-making in dynamic environments. John Anderson…
When babies can’t breathe
One in every 5,000 babies experience persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN), a lethal condition that occurs when they are unable to get enough oxygen after being…