New study explains cognitive ability differences among the elderly

Study compares data from hundreds of people in childhood and old age It has long been thought that preserving brain cortical thickness was...
June 6, 2013

Mother’s education impacts depression in her children

“Our research indicates that a mother's lack of high school education has a robust impact on her child’s risk of major depressive episode...
June 6, 2013

Rossy Family Foundation and partners pledge $58 million to improve cancer care for Quebecers

Montreal, May 15, 2013 McGill University, the McGill University Health Centre, the Jewish General Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital Center today announced a...
May 30, 2013

Calcium supplements linked to longer lifespans in women

Calcium-rich diet and supplements provide similar benefits Taking a calcium supplement of up to 1,000 mg per day can help women live longer,...
May 17, 2013

TUESDAY, MAY 28 – 2013 Health Sciences Convocation

Convocation is more than just a formal ceremony for the conferral of degrees, diplomas and certificates—it is a time-honoured tradition that celebrates a...
May 15, 2013

Genetics and Cancer – Angelina Jolie Turns Spotlight on a Tough Medical Dilemma

Dr. William Foulkes, Chair of the Cancer Genetics Program, Dept. of Oncology, and Research Institute-MUHC, was interviewed by CTV, CBC TV and radio...
May 14, 2013

The Rossy Cancer Network Launch

Dear Colleagues, The Oncology communities within McGill University, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) and St. Mary’s Hospital...
May 14, 2013

Unleashing the watchdog protein

Research opens door to new drug therapies for Parkinson’s disease McGill University researchers have unlocked a new door to developing drugs to slow the progression...
May 9, 2013

Bell Let’s Talk donates $230,000 to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation

Funds will increase support, training and access to the Child Psychiatry Transitional Care Program at JGH The Jewish General Hospital (JGH) Foundation is...
May 8, 2013

TELUS Health and McGill University announce a multi-disciplinary million dollar research partnership

TELUS Health and McGill University have entered into a three-year, million dollar partnership to create a learning environment and conduct research on how...
May 8, 2013

The right amount of vitamin D for babies

Study confirms 400 IU daily dose for infants under one year of age Vitamin D is crucial to the growth of healthy bones....
May 3, 2013

Navigating the brain’s blood vessels

Live 3D images of brain’s vasculature will improve patient diagnosis and treatment  The diagnosis and treatment of potentially life-threatening neurological conditions such as...
May 3, 2013