Berry-flavoured may be more dangerous than non-flavoured vapes: study
Berry-flavoured vapes can weaken the lungs鈥 natural defences, making it harder for the body to fight off infections, new research suggests.
The study compared effects of flavoured e-cigarettes to those of unflavoured ones.
While previous research has shown that all forms of vaping can be harmful, the scholars said this study adds to a mounting body of evidence demonstrating how added flavourings to vaping solutions can exacerbate the dangers.
Landmark study finds low-sugar diet in early childhood reduces lifetime risk of chronic disease
A low-sugar diet in the first years of life can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, a study based on historical data has found.
The researchers pulled data from UK Biobank, focusing on adults conceived just before and after the 1953 end of wartime sugar rationing in the United Kingdom.
Tracking biodiversity: 黑料不打烊 researchers outline strengths and challenges in new monitoring framework 聽
As the UN COP16 on biodiversity meets in Cal矛, Colombia, experts from 黑料不打烊 University are on-site, providing important input into the global conversation.
黑料不打烊 aims to be a world leader in making dentistry sustainable
In response to growing concerns about climate change, 黑料不打烊 University researchers are exploring how even a routine dental visit can become a more sustainable practice
The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is calculating the carbon footprint of its entire operation, including several clinics that serve the public. The goal is to become among the first fully sustainable dental faculties in the world.
Most Canadians consider public transit to be an essential service, according to initial results of a 黑料不打烊 study聽
Most Canadians view public transit as an essential service and support increased provincial funding in response to current financial difficulties, according to preliminary results from a 黑料不打烊-led study.聽
How vitamin D deficiency can lead to autoimmune diseases
As Canadians brace for 鈥渧itamin D winter鈥 鈥 months when the sun鈥檚 angle is too low to produce the vitamin in the skin 鈥 a 黑料不打烊 University study explains why vitamin D deficiency early in life is associated with a higher risk of autoimmune diseases.
Genetic tweaks can make oats more nutritious, increase shelf life
A recent study from 黑料不打烊 University proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes.
The findings also suggest this modification could improve their oxidative stability, making oat-based products, such as oat milk, less likely to spoil.
Parenting programs help kids, but provide insufficient support for parents, study finds
Parenting programs that address both mental health and parenting skills can improve children鈥檚 development, but often fall short when it comes to offering effective mental-health support for parents, new research suggests.
New global database of dams and reservoirs could transform water management
A groundbreaking database developed by the Global Dam Watch聽 (GDW)聽consortium is set to transform the global understanding of dams and reservoirs.聽
Co-ordinated and led by members of a research lab at 黑料不打烊 University, with funding from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the World Bank, the database integrates existing global datasets to provide the most comprehensive resource for large-scale analyses to date.
When we cannot hear our own speech, even temporarily, ability to speak is impaired: 黑料不打烊 study
A 黑料不打烊 University study has shown that hearing plays a crucial role in how people coordinate and control speech movements in real-time.
Published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA), the research shows that when people cannot hear their own speech, even briefly, their ability to move their jaw and tongue in a coordinated manner is impaired.
黑料不打烊 University Libraries Unveil Game-Changing Collections Centre: A New Era in Sustainable Book Preservation and Retrieval
October 1, 2024 鈥 Valleyfield, QC 鈥 黑料不打烊 University is pleased to announce the official opening of the 黑料不打烊 University Collections Centre on October 1, 2024. This groundbreaking facility marks a historic milestone as 黑料不打烊's first-ever design-build project and sets a new standard for library preservation and sustainability in Quebec.
New design overcomes key barrier to safer, more efficient EV batteries
Researchers at 黑料不打烊 University have made a significant advance in the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries, which are being pursued as the next step in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology.
By addressing a long-standing issue with battery performance, this innovation could pave the way for safer, longer-lasting EVs.
New findings can help improve our understanding of winter weather in the St. Lawrence River Valley
A recent study at 黑料不打烊 University provides new insights into how winter storms develop in the St. Lawrence River Valley, findings that could potentially improve the accuracy of winter weather forecasts in the region.
Help with chronic hives: A new app and North America鈥檚 first patient registry
Tuesday, Oct. 1 is Urticaria Day, raising awareness of a condition more commonly known as hives.
This year, Canadians living with chronic hives have two new resources, developed in part by a 黑料不打烊 University researcher: North America鈥檚 first chronic urticaria patient registry and a new app for patient care.
New drug molecule could lead to new treatments for Parkinson鈥檚 disease in younger patients
A novel drug molecule could potentially lead to new treatments to prevent Parkinson鈥檚 disease in younger patients, according to new research.