Health

Health

Graphic illustration depicting a student standing within a large bookshelf
Anxiety and depression are widespread among students. Supporting mental health is a priority.
Row of industrial fans in a building
Airflow dynamics are as vital as the volume of airflow.
Shot of Dr. Lesley Lutes starting at camera, seated in a chair
Dr. Lesley Lutes envisions a future where everyone can access psychological care when needed.
Fingers holding chip technology with blue and red dots and lines
Organ model technologies can help address the challenges of drug development.
Bird's eye view of people walking up stairwell
Stairclimbing between meetings can help improve physical health.
Scott Ramsay, with arms folded standing in front of windows
This former professional athlete has faced a battle with post-concussion syndrome.
Four diners eating several plates of food at restaurant table
Want to learn how you can change your diet to reduce your chance of disease?
Diver underwater
Dr. Phil Ainslie and his team dive into research related to human performance and survival.
Man in sports jacket standing by tree in forest
Problems arise when eco-anxiety reaches unhealthy and debilitating levels.
Six health-care workers stand in front of wall with Ukrainian signs
Despite the risks, two UBC doctors plan on continuing to help Ukraine.
Three people stand before a tree in a forest
UBC researchers are investigating what make us more vulnerable to climate change.
Several women soccer players chasing ball on field
Injuries shed light on gender disparities in sport and the need for immediate action.
Aerial shot of parents lying on bed with baby between them
When welcoming a new baby, parents can face challenges in sex and romance.
Woman sits curled up on chair facing window
New research points to opportunities that can help break people out of feedback loops.
Male therapist with clipboard listening to young man
More men are seeking mental health help, but traditional counselling often fails them.
Group of four young people eating and drinking on benches
A typical student diet of high-sugar or high-calorie foods can become a long-term issue.
Two people at a table with dishes of South Asian food
Westernization may change the gut microbiome of Indian immigrants.
Dr. Kalina Christoff sitting down with a background showing some daydream-themed illustrations
It’s time to put down your phone and let your mind wander.
Illustration of the upper half of the human body, with colourful diagrams showing brain and the stomach
The human gut contains more nerve cells than the spinal cord and exerts influence on the brain.
Tanya Bennet, a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering, uses a pipet while working on the development of an in vitro model of the injured spinal cord
Serious disorders affecting the brain and nervous system can be complex to treat.