Research
Deconstructing mental illness through ultradian rhythms
Might living a structured life with regularly established meal times and early bedtimes lead to a better life and perhaps even prevent the...
February 23, 2015
Epigenetic study tabs genes linked to allergies, asthma
Findings could provide targets for drugs to treat these conditions Researchers from Canada, the UK, Sweden and the US have discovered more than...
February 20, 2015
Can you judge a man by his fingers?
Study finds link between relative lengths of index and ring fingers in men and behaviour towards women Maybe you should take a good...
February 18, 2015
Revolutionary new probe zooms in on cancer cells
Improves tumour surgeries and extends survival times for brain cancer patients VIDEO: http://bit.ly/1EYjsTV MONTREAL – Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - Brain...
February 11, 2015
Discussion on CIHR Reforms – March 10
Dr. Rosie Goldstein Vice-Principal (Research and International Relations) cordially invites you to a Discussion on CIHR Reforms with Dr. Alain Beaudet President, Canadian...
February 11, 2015
Anorexia Nervosa
A study led by Howard Steiger, PhD, head of the Douglas Mental Health University Institute Eating Disorders Program (EDP), in Montreal, in collaboration...
February 10, 2015
Smoking thins vital part of brain
Montreal - Years ago, children were warned that smoking could stunt their growth, but now a major study by an international team including...
February 10, 2015
Unique Canada-wide aging study begins sharing data
By MUHC Public Affairs (Gilda Salomone) Researchers interested in the health and wellbeing of Canadians now have a treasure trove of additional information to...
February 6, 2015
Blame it on your brain: salt and hypertension
Study sheds new light on link between salt intake and blood pressure An international research team led by scientists at McGill University has...
January 22, 2015
Daily quiet time to improve new mothers’ health
A quiet time scheduled every afternoon could improve the health of newborns and mothers in maternity wards according to researchers at McGill University....
January 20, 2015
Is it possible to reset our biological clocks?
Imagine being able to easily get over all of the discomfort and problems of jet lag or night-shift work. Science is not quite...
January 16, 2015
HPV vaccine does not appear to increase risky sexual behaviour in teen girls
Sexual behaviour of teenage girls does not appear to have been affected by routine human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination, according to a large...
December 10, 2014