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In our digital age, teens frequently encounter food marketing through TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and other social media platforms. Dr. Charlene Elliott, PhD, a professor with the University of Calgary's Faculty of Arts, and a UCalgary alum, is leading a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)- funded project to uncover how food marketers are trying to appeal to teen audiences.

In the early years of Dr. Carly McMorris's career, when she was completing her graduate degree to become a practising clinical psychologist, she worked with neurodivergent youth and their families and saw, first-hand, how the system fails them.

In Canada's child and youth advocacy landscape, where young individuals seek refuge from abuse and maltreatment, the  Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (Luna) stands out as a beacon of hope and progress.

In attempting to capture the brain imagery of art-making, Brittany Harker Martin aims to spotlight a powerful tool for building mental health capacity in schools "Art smashes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.

Biomedical engineering students apply technology to improve quality of life for kids with movement impairments Emme Comeau is 10 years old and already a veteran participant in research.

A digital tool created by University of Calgary scientists, with international research partners, is poised to become the new standard for accurately predicting the risks of kidney failure and death in adults with moderate-to-severe kidney disease.

UCalgary researcher starts program in the Caribbean, plans to expand globally to address disparities in care Dr. Morris Scantlebury, MD, is typing on his computer on a busy Tuesday morning when his phone rings.

Your dog is struck by a car. Rushed to the nearest animal hospital, Fluffy is in shock - blood pressure low, heart rate high, and he's struggling to breathe.

New research led by a University of Calgary clinical research fellow is shedding light on the impact of a specialized clinic for pregnant women diagnosed with hypertension, a condition related to high blood pressure that can result in serious long-term health complications if untreated.

Like most university students, the student developers of BraVRy , an innovative virtual reality (VR) mental health platform, understand the burdens that come with balancing academics, extracurriculars, social life, physical health and overall well-being. Driven by their experiences and passion for mental wellness, when the opportunity arose late last year to participate in Alberta's neurotechnology hackathon, natHACKS , the six members of the BraVRy team knew they wanted to address the stigma surrounding mental health treatment.

In the realm of academic brilliance, the University of Calgary proudly introduces the newest cohort of Canada Research Chairs (CRCs).

Michelle Martel uses her own life experience to inform how she supports people as a radical mental health doula, along with a belief that everyone should be able to thrive in a community where they feel accepted.

Two University of Calgary scientists are being recognized for their innovations supporting the treatment of osteoarthritis, a common and debilitating swelling of the joints affecting millions worldwide. Arthritis Society Canada named Cumming School of Medicine researchers Dr. Antoine Dufour, PhD, and Dr. Roman Krawetz, PhD, among the recipients of the national charity's Top 10 Research Advances of 2023 award.

There are over 500 postdoctoral scholars at UCalgary bringing their expertise and ingenuity to advance research to improve the world.

While working as a family physician in private practice and doing her PhD in cryoendocrinology at the prestigious V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University in Ukraine, Dr. Polina Kvasova's plans to complete her PhD were derailed with the Russian invasion in early 2022.

Research partnerships are a powerful way to foster meaningful relationships and create impactful solutions to common challenges.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder and is linked to severe impairments in quality of life and an increased risk of mortality due to stroke and heart failure.

Everyone knows working out can be great for your physical well-being, but research shows it can have a huge impact on mental and social well-being, too.

W21C Research and Innovation Centre generates evidence to show feasibility and impact of NanoSALV's cutting-edge product Chronic wounds can delay recovery, increase pain and heighten the risk for serious infection for people in hospital or other health-care settings.

As communities grow and technology advances, planners of "smart cities" have turned to social media as an additional way of garnering residents' feedback.

Both the severity and length of droughts are increasing in western North America, including the prairies as well as parts of Africa, says a recent study published in Nature Climate Change.