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Clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute, Western highlights potential of high tibial osteotomy A clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (

Sport is often celebrated as a unifying force that brings people together around shared goals. Yet it also reflects - and at times reinforces - the deeper divisions and tensions present in society, challenging and perpetuating ideas about race, belonging and identity.

One in five children and youth in Ontario will experience mental health challenges in their lifetimes, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMA).

Danya Carroll is a postdoctoral associate in epidemiology and biostatistics at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry.

Researchers found European cough medicine Ambroxol may reduce psychiatric symptoms, improve cognitive performance About half of those diagnosed with Parkinson's develop dementia within 10 years, profoundly affecting patients, families and the health care system.

A unique system of satellite-tracking cameras designed, built and operated by a Canadian team has produced the first full year of satellite tracking data over Canada.

From repurposing everyday camping gear for safely storing medications to developing non-invasive diagnostic testing, Western researchers are rethinking technology to solve pressing health-care challenges - here and around the world.

History has a way of repeating itself. But unlike science, built on general principles and testable theories about the natural world, history examines past events and human actions using evidence and interpretation.

Getting one's groove on, A.K.A. busting a move, is an age-old tradition that dates back more than 50,000 years to the time of Neanderthals and Cro-Magnon humans, who rhythmically writhed to drumming and even vocalizations.

There are an estimated 3 billion fewer birds in Canada and the United States today than there were in 1970.

Interdisciplinary project on implants, corrosion drives Western research to improve patient outcomes During the NHL playoffs, attention across the country turns to the arenas of those Canadian teams battling for the Stanley Cup.

Mouth taping, a growing trend on social media channels like TikTok, carries serious health risks, especially for those with sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea, according to a new paper published May 21 in PLOS One.

Exceeding two hours of weekday screen time doubled odds of clinically elevated anxiety, quadrupled emotional and behavioural difficulties Heightened anxiety, depression, aggression and impulsiveness i

Why do some drugs cause hallucinations while others don't - even when they act on the same part of the brain? That's the mystery at the centre of a new research project supported by  CQDM  and  Brain Canada.

From "Kate the Great" to "Neutron Jack," nicknames are often a staple of office culture. But do they truly belong in a professional setting?

Schulich prof's patients report 'life-changing' results with combination of glucose monitoring and automated insulin pump Lisa Mercer had tried just about everything to regulate the ups and downs of her blood sugars, from a strict diet to medication to four-a-day-day insulin shots.

Western and Schmidt Initiative for Long Covid will enroll more than 300 patients across four continents Spanning four continents and enrolling hundreds of people, a new clinical trial led by scientist

Tucked in the back of the Microbiome and Probiotic Research Lab at St. Joseph's hospital sits the fly room - a small space that houses even smaller insects whose microscopic innards could hold clues into the link between antibiotic use and the formation of kidney stones.

Guy Plint is no stranger to tracking prehistoric beasts.

It happens all the time. You're in a meeting, brainstorming with your team to uncover the next big idea.

New model created to simulate interstellar activity in our solar system and next closest, Alpha Centauri Interstellar material has been discovered in our solar system, but researchers continue to hunt for where it came from and how it got here.

Canada experienced its longest tornado season on record, according to the annual year-long investigation by Western University's Northern Tornadoes The country's first confirmed tornado in 2024 hit Malden Centre, Ont.

It's a copycat killer - often mimicking less severe conditions and delaying much-needed, timely treatments.

While nootropics - more commonly known as 'smart drugs' or foods that act as cognitive enhancers - were first identified more than 50 years ago, they have yet to become widely recognized as a legitimate way to improve cognitive performance.

Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review paper published in Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) , co-authored by Western Jane Thornton, summarizes considerable evid

While herding sheep is an age-old adage for leadership, breeding and raising sheep is where the money is, according to a new study led by Western University researchers. But not just any sheep. Far more profitable are "solar" sheep, raised specifically to trim grass and weeds under traditional solar panels or agrivoltaic arrays.

With a focus on solving real-world problems, researchers at the WesternWater Centre are designing innovative projects that have a tangible impact on public health and environmental management.