How stepping into nature affects the brain

Neuroscience review demonstrates that connecting with nature shifts brain activity linked to attention and relaxation, helping explain why time outdoors feels restorative Spending...
March 9, 2026

Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help

Researchers say promoting mental health requires looking beyond screen time to how video gaming affects daily life Pre-teens who struggle to control their...
March 9, 2026

Big federal funding for FMHS cancer prevention research

Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, McGill researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detection  Four McGill...
February 27, 2026

Shifting paradigms, informing solutions in Alzheimer’s disease

In 2016, Yasser Iturria-Medina, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, and his post-doctoral supervisor at the time, Alan Evans,...
February 25, 2026

McGill University and Moderna launch breakthrough RNA project through D2R to advance made-in-Canada innovation

McGill University researchers, supported by the DNA to RNA (D2R) initiative and Moderna, are launching a pioneering research project that aims to further...
February 25, 2026

Ahmad Haidar awarded funding to study tirzepatide in Type 1 diabetes

A grant from Breakthrough T1D, a global Type 1 diabetes research organization, will support a clinical trial testing whether adding tirzepatide can simplify...
February 25, 2026

Aortic stenosis: 200 newly identified genes raise hope for future treatments

The discovery could improve early detection and accelerate the development of treatments for this incurable heart disease A new study on aortic stenosis,...
February 25, 2026

Findings of McGill study could lead to new longevity therapies and improved fall prevention

The research, which focused on the cerebellum, identifies the link between aging-related brain cell changes and declines in motor skill A new McGill...
February 25, 2026

Engineered nanoparticles could deliver better targeted cancer treatment

Experimental approach shows early promise; aim is more effective immunotherapy with fewer side effects Scientists at McGill University and the Rosalind and Morris...
February 25, 2026

Meet Family Medicine PhD alumnus Abdul Cadri

As part of Black History Month, the Department of Family Medicine's EDI committee has launched an interview series featuring voices from across our...
February 13, 2026

Studies explore gaps in STI and hepatitis care in prison settings

Two Lancet publications led by Dr Nadine Kronfli examine global evidence to guide improvements in prison health care services As global health systems...
February 12, 2026

One final gift and one urgent challenge: Advancing research on rare cancers

Jerry Pelletier’s Legacy: How a lifetime of science and one final gift are advancing precision cancer care for rare and hard-to-treat cancers Jerry...
February 11, 2026