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Dangers of a sedentary COVID-19 lockdown: Inactivity can take a …

As a muscle physiologist with a keen interest in healthy aging, I’m pleased to report it’s not all doom and gloom. There are some things you can do — resistance exercise and eating your protein— to keep and even build … See more

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Omicron infection may leave seniors more susceptible to future …

WEBDawn Bowdish is a professor of medicine and Canada Research Chair in Aging & Immunity “This research highlights the need for continued vigilance and …

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Middle-aged adults with frailty had more challenges accessing …

WEBMiddle-aged adults living with frailty in the community were more likely to find accessing health care difficult during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic than their …

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Immune response, not acute viral infections, responsible for

WEBFor years, there has been a long-held belief that acute viral infections like Zika or COVID-19 are directly responsible for neurological damage, but researchers …

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The human impacts of epidemics – Brighter World

WEBHumans have a pretty intimate connection with microbes, infectious disease and in turn epidemics. We see human behaviour and practices contribute to epidemics, …

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Researchers use wearable tech to detect COVID-19 before onset of

WEBJuly 19, 2022. Health & Medicine Digital Innovation. Wrist-worn health devices can be combined with machine learning to detect COVID-19 infections as early as two days …

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Analysis: The impact of not having a family doctor: Patients are …

WEBAbout 6.5 million Canadians — roughly one in six — do not have access to primary medical care.. It’s a problem that puts their health at greater risk and renders …

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Analysis: Ageism and the pandemic: How Canada continues to let …

WEBThree years into this pandemic, most Canadians have taken off their masks and many have stopped getting booster shots. However, COVID-19 is rising among the …

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Pfizer Canada and McMaster to foster health equity in vaccine …

WEBApril 23, 2024. Health & Medicine Infectious Disease. Pfizer Canada is investing $500,000 in McMaster projects aimed at addressing critical gaps in health …

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In the News: Jennifer Heisz on the mind-body connection and the …

WEBKinesiologist Jennifer Heisz is a triathlete, Canada Research Chair in Brain Health and Aging, Associate Director of McMaster’s Physical Activity Centre of …

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International Black Health Conference will address health …

WEBMcMaster's HOPE Chair in Peace and Health Ingrid Waldron is co-organizing the International Black Health Conference. The first of its kind in Canada, the …

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Research shows myriad benefits of exercise

WEBWhen Jennifer Heisz talks about the health benefits of exercise, you can take her word on it. Not only is Heisz a Canada Research Chair and the associate director of …

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Preparing seriously ill patients and their families for the journey

WEBPreparing seriously ill patients and their families for the journey ahead. Hsien Seow is using research to encourage innovation in the palliative care health …

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Hamilton collaboration transforms the future of medical imaging

WEBMohawk College and McMaster have announced the opening of a new facility for educational training, imaging research and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) …

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McMaster researchers crafting post-COVID condition guidelines

WEBMcMaster researchers crafting post-COVID condition guidelines. A project co-led by clinician-researcher Holger Schünemann has received $9 million in federal …

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Physician workforce planning must adjust for aging population, …

WEBWhy are Canadians having problems accessing physicians despite historic highs in physician numbers? Factoring in changing demographics and physician work …

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How a “radically practical” Greek and Latin course helps future …

WEBHow a “radically practical” Greek and Latin course helps future health-care workers. Greek and Roman Studies professor Stephen Russell is demystifying the …

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Mental health challenges four times higher in young mothers

WEBNew research from McMaster and McMaster Children’s Hospital shows that two out of three young mothers have at least one mental health problem.. Researchers …

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Omega watch: Researchers develop new test to measure omega-3 …

WEBResearchers at McMaster and the University of Guelph have discovered a convenient new way to track levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the bloodstream, making it …

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Exploring the Arctic – Brighter World

WEBDr. Jennifer Spence will provide her insights on the impact of the pandemic and human health in Arctic communities. “This series offers us a unique opportunity to …

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Gordon Guyatt awarded Henry G. Friesen International Prize in …

WEBApril 15, 2024. Health & Medicine Health Leadership. Distinguished McMaster University professor Gordon Guyatt has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Henry G. Friesen …

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