Health

Woman wears VR headset and gloves as another woman watches
Psychology and computer science students are advancing brain injury rehabilitation.
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Those who produce pollution should pay for cleaning up any environmental damage.
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Understanding Alzheimer’s resilience could be the key to finding treatment.
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A UBC study reveals how using social media intentionally could actually boost our wellbeing.
Annie Ciernia standing outside the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health
UBC researchers are decoding the factors that cause autism spectrum disorder.
Mountain biker riding bike on rocky path overlooking mountains
An alarming number of people suffer spinal cord injuries while mountain biking.
An orange graphic of a person with a dial in their head against a blue background.
Moral values are malleable and can sometimes change.
A person in a lab coat holding up a blue-violet crystalline structure

UBC is a central player in Canada’s medical biotech boom.

Young people sitting in a row outside looking at smartphones
Mental health may depend on how social media is used rather than how much it is used.
Dr. Varada Kolhatkar (right) seated cross-legged on a classroom floor, with other students seated in similar fashion
How a UBC prof is cultivating a culture of mindfulness and wellbeing in her classroom.
Two men look at device in an industrial lab
UBC Okanagan is taking an artful approach to tackle indoor air quality.
Mother putting lunchbox into boy's backpack
Many underestimate the complexity, time, effort, and significance of this daily work.
A baby sits in the lap of a nurse who is holding an oxygen mask
Will we one day be able to cure — not just mitigate — allergies?
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UBC researchers are thinking outside the box to sustainably solve world problems.
Woman sitting facing city shrouded in haze
Learn about the health risks posed by wildfire smoke and how you can protect yourself.
Boy climbing tree
Risky outdoor play is essential to your child’s health and overall development.
Man in shorts jogging along path in forest
Here’s why it’s important to adapt your exercise routine to the weather conditions.
Audience facing stage amid confetti and lights at concert
Prolonged exposure to sounds at or above 85 decibels can cause hearing damage.
Woman at beach applying sunscreen on herself
A UBC Dermatology professor debunks common sunscreen myths.
A headshot of Dr. Raymond Ng with dark green glasses, short black hair, and a blue collared shirt against a black backgroun.

Raymond Ng is using NLP to streamline complex processes and improve patient outcomes.