19 articles on "cihr"

Stopping Young Risk Takers

ping Young Risk Takers by: News Canada (NC)-In Canada, more child deaths are due to unintentional injuries than to all other causes combined. Furthermore, injuries are a primary cause of children's hospitalizations and visits to emergency r...

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Stopping Young Risk Takers

Every parent’s greatest fear is that their child will make a risky or dangerous decision that will negatively impact their life. Unfortunately, teenagers and young adults are particularly prone to taking risks and often make impulsive decisions tha...

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Music Hath Charms ...

c Hath Charms... by: News Canada (NC)-Sandra Trehub at the University of Toronto studies how people develop hearing and speech perception from infancy to adulthood. She has developed ways to measure hearing and speech perception in both quiet an...

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A Head Start for Preemies

ad Start for Preemies by: News Canada (NC)-The presence of too much of a steroid hormone called cortisol, either from a baby's own adrenal gland, or reaching the baby across the placenta from the mother, can lead to premature birth. As well...

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Music Hath Charms ...

Music hath charms that soothe the mind and tame the soul. This quote from William Congreve's play The Mourning Bride highlights the power that music possesses. The influence of music has been recognized and valued for centuries. It has a tremendous a...

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A Head Start for Preemies

A head start for preemies: Importance of early intervention One of the most heart-wrenching and challenging experiences that parents can face is having a premature baby. Preterm birth, defined as the birth of a baby before 37 weeks of pregnancy, aff...

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Breathing Easier in Montreal

thing Easier in Montreal by: News Canada (NC)-In cystic fibrosis, the lungs are destroyed after they become too inflamed, which can in turn sabotage the whole respiratory system. While advances in drugs, diets, and physiotherapy have helped impr...

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Moderation... At A Much Lower Cost

ration... At A Much Lower Cost by: News Canada (NC)-Seniors often take too much medication, a practice which has a negative impact on their quality of life and is extremely expensive for the health care system. Michel Preville and his collaborat...

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A Youthful Approach to the Fight Against Diabetes

uthful Approach to the Fight Against Diabetes by: News Canada (NC)-The desire to be thinner can lead to extreme weight control behaviour in girls and young women. Girls with type I diabetes mellitus (DM) appear to be at risk for disturbed eating...

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Breathing Easier in Montreal

Montreal, the second-largest city in Canada and the most populous city in the province of Quebec, has been known for its historical architecture, vibrant nightlife, and delicious food scene. However, the city has also struggled with air quality issue...

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