Commuters see fewer familiar faces post pandemic
Seeing people we recognise on the train or at the bus stop can enhance feelings of safety and comfort but a University of Queensland study shows
Can blood be used to predict age-related diseases? U of T researchers bet it...
How much can a simple blood sample tell us about a person’s health? Can it give clues about whether a person will develop cardiovascular disease or leukemia? Can it predict how severe a person’s heart disease will be?
New study reveals the effects of lockdowns in shaping socioeconomic behaviours
Monash University research has found that campus-wide lockdowns at universities based in Northern China during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted university students' value of trust, honesty...
Challenge-based education will help in the context of low-touch economy
Challenge-based education will help in the context of low-touch economy
Today, the regions of the world affected...
Antibody therapies against Covid-19 for most vulnerable patients work, new analysis finds
The largest analysis of data on antibody therapies for protecting clinically extremely vulnerable people from Covid-19 shows that they are effective, a new study has found.
UBC researchers play pivotal role in confronting COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted challenges, exacerbated inequalities and sparked uncertainty for many.
Preventing virus spread within households could be key to controlling new outbreaks of COVID-19
More effective measures to prevent infection spreading within households are a vital part of preventing a second wave of COVID-19...
Majority of Dutch people not lining up for COVID-19 vaccine
An effective and safe COVID-19 vaccine is on the horizon. Still, a majority of people in the Netherlands say they’d rather not take a vaccine as soon as it becomes available, but wait instead.
Survey finds over 60% senior citizens are willing to try online medical consultations
The suspension of most of the non-emergency services at public hospitals during the COVID-19 outbreak is a source of worries to...
New study recommends prioritizing diabetes care for global post-pandemic recovery
People with diabetes were among the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new global study, co-authored by a Western professor, examines the impact of COVID-19...
