Recently, Dr. Feng Lin from the College of Engineering, Peking University, published a research paper in the journal Chinese Science Life Science, revealing the regulating mechanism(s) of cancer cells with…
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Why the world of LGBTQ health doesn’t fit under a single label
LGBTQ people may celebrate as one during Pride Month. But when the topic is health, experts say it's crucial to acknowledge differences. Too often, LGBTQ people are considered one entity,…
Public health academics weigh in on their role in health policy advocacy
A recently published paper in SSM—Qualitative Research in Health by CUNY SPH researchers explores how public health academics perceive their role in advocating for health policy change. For the study,…
How does the brain learn?
Everyone knows the human brain is extremely complex—but how does it learn, exactly? Well, the answer may be a lot simpler than commonly believed. An international research team involving Université…
If you’re renting, chances are your home is cold. With power prices soaring, here’s what you can do to keep warm
If you're feeling the cold this winter, you're not alone. About a quarter of all Australians have trouble keeping their homes warm enough in winter. That figure is likely to…
Social assistance cuts are contributing to high rates of HIV, syphilis in Saskatchewan
The province of Saskatchewan leads the country in preventable, opportunistic illnesses enabled by poverty. With new changes to income support programs and increased housing instability, things are getting worse. Saskatchewan…
Period delay tablets can help you temporarily skip your period. Here’s how they work
There's an underlying law of the universe which dictates a woman's period will always arrive just in time to disrupt important plans. For any woman who's ever had a special…