Health

New ways of living, working, and caring can help to sustain aging populations.
From the womb on, our life experiences influence how fast we age—and how long we stay healthy.

The novel devices helping older adults to age in place.

Ageism is getting old. It’s time to ditch the stereotypes.

Menopause is poorly understood. Now it’s getting the research attention it deserves.
Understanding Alzheimer’s resilience could be the key to finding treatment.
A UBC spin-off powered by alumni talent is pushing BC’s economy forward.
A UBC Okanagan study is uncovering how endurance training transforms the body and mind.

UBC researchers are reimagining recovery after spinal cord injury.

How social interventions could help us live healthily for longer.

Four experts explored whether masculinity is collapsing or adapting in our changing world.
Despite recent headlines, the evidence that drugs like Tylenol or SSRIs cause autism is weak.
Yet they show higher sexual health literacy than other students.
In health care, time isn’t just valuable—it saves lives.
The effects of fasting might be different for people living with obesity.
Does the hype about protein match the science?
This innovation could transform how scientists study lung disease.
A UBC physics student would develop a breakthrough, protecting billions of people.
Researchers found a way to measure insulin levels in saliva without needles or blood work.
The factor most associated with cancer is unavoidable—it's one we will all experience.