IN THE NEWS: The total solar eclipse, allergy and asthma research and cannabis trends in Canada

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the total solar eclipse, research linking allergies and asthma to childhood experiences, trends in cannabis use and a spike in measles cases across Canada.

Preparing for the total solar eclipse: Professor of Physics Thad Harroun spoke to 610 CKTB, 97.7 HTZ-FM and Global News Morning about the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. 

Do stressful childhoods lead to allergies and asthma later in life? Brock University is looking into it: Associate Professor of Health Sciences Adam MacNeil spoke to the St. Catharines Standard about research he is conducting with Karen Patte, Associate Professor of Health Sciences and Canada Research Chair in Child Health Equity and Inclusion, exploring whether childhood experiences contribute to the development of allergies and asthma.

Trends in Canadian cannabis use: Associate Professor of Operations Research Michael Armstrong spoke with Radio-Canada about illegal cannabis stores in Toronto and with 770 CHQR about trends in cannabis use in Canada.

Measles may be first of ‘scourges of society’ to return, says Brock University professor: Associate Professor of Health Sciences Adam MacNeil spoke to the St. Catharines Standard about the rise of measles cases across the country.


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