Source: Leslie Young, globalnews.ca, May 15, 2021 “I think that it further fuels this original notion that autoimmunity could be centrally playing a role in the pathology of Alzheimer’s…” By 2030, it’s estimated one million Canadians will be diagnosed with dementia, and despite decades of research, there is still no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, which… Continue reading New Research Suggests Alzheimer’s Could Be an Autoimmune Disease
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Vancouver Man Finds 80-Year-Old Love Letters in Wall
Source: Simon Little, globalnews.ca June 27, 2020 The letters are between a soon-to-be married couple — Len and Mim — penned between 1938 and 1940. “This awful longing for you just grows and grows until things are unbearable. I can’t write anymore, dearest, my heart is too full.” While those may sound like the closing… Continue reading Vancouver Man Finds 80-Year-Old Love Letters in Wall
A New Book Will Recognize 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon
Source: cbc.ca June 26, 2020 Terry Fox raised more than $24 million over the course of his Marathon of Hope. A new book will commemorate the 40th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope. Called Forever Terry: A Legacy in Letters, the book will feature 40 letters by 40 prominent Canadians reflecting on Terry Fox’s… Continue reading A New Book Will Recognize 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon
Skin Patch Mines Sweat for Performance-Enhancing Data
Source: Glenn McDonald, Seeker.com, February 20, 2018 The device measures electrolytes and hydration and could someday replace blood samples at the doctor’s office. Next time you’re finishing a workout, don’t just towel off that sweat. Turns out there’s a lot of good data in there. Researchers with Northwestern University have announced details on a disposable sweat… Continue reading Skin Patch Mines Sweat for Performance-Enhancing Data
New promise shown in fighting depression during menopause, says Regina researcher
Source: CBC News, January 20, 2018 Hormone therapy can help women in early stages of menopause transition A new study shows hormone therapy may be a promising treatment for women entering menopause who are at risk of depression, says a University of Regina researcher. “In the years leading up to menopause, women are really at… Continue reading New promise shown in fighting depression during menopause, says Regina researcher
U of S researcher lands $224K grant to study effects of Husky oil spill on fish
Source: CBC News, December 18, 2017 Leaky pipeline spilled 225,000 litres of heavy oil, 40% got into North Saskatchewan River An assistant professor at the University of Saskatchewan has received a federal grant of $224,000 to study the effect the 2016 Husky oil spill had on fish. A faulty pipeline leaked about 225,000 litres of… Continue reading U of S researcher lands $224K grant to study effects of Husky oil spill on fish