Transition to cleaner heating can lower blood pressure
McGill study conducted in rural China was among the first to assess the health effects of a government household energy policy as it was rolled out An environmental policy designed to improve air quality also has benefits for cardiovascular health, finds a new McGill-led study. Researchers found China's Clean Heating…
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Nine FMHS professors elected Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) is pleased to announce the election of 59 new Fellows for 2026 – including nine...
September 9, 2026
PALLIATIVE CARE in Action – September 2026
The Palliative Care in Action digital newsletter highlights articles of interest to the public as well as events put on by the Council...
September 8, 2026
Together for better health: confronting the world’s most daunting health challenges, with your help
Addressing the health challenges facing our world calls for work that delivers immediate impact, says Lesley Fellows, Vice-President (Health Affairs) and Dean of...
September 8, 2026
Family history and age, not ancestry, influence decisions to decline genetic testing after breast cancer diagnosis
New study provides critical insights into the factors that influence a patient’s decision to undergo genetic testing for breast cancer susceptibility genes and...
September 8, 2026
A new sarcoma clinical trial bridges adolescent and adult care at the MUHC
Highlighting the MUHC’s unique ability to bridge pediatric and adult cancer care, the trial evaluates a new antibody-drug conjugate for the treatment of...
September 8, 2026
Putting a price on saving lives: The Institute study reveals what it really costs to diagnose deadly blood infections in Africa
Picture a district hospital in sub-Saharan Africa. A child arrives with a high fever, rapid breathing, and the look of a body in...
September 8, 2026