Articles tagged with: department of health sciences

IN THE NEWS: Temperance movement’s health ties, Metrolinx’s failed Jackpot City gamble and impact of birth order

Friday, January 17, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed new views on the temperance movement, a commercial naming rights deal gone awry, ... Full story
Thesis defences — Jan. 20 to Jan. 24

Friday, January 17, 2025 | by The Brock News

The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, Jan. 20 and Friday, Jan. 24. Master of Science in ... Full story
IN THE NEWS: How birth order drives personality, experiential learning in Manx and life lessons from sport

Friday, January 10, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed how birth order impacts personality, experiential learning in Manx, retro sports merch and ... Full story
Research discovery may cure age-related lung diseases

Wednesday, January 08, 2025 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Research led by Brock University has found a possible cure for lung diseases typically found in older adults, such as ... Full story
Dozens of Brock scholars listed on global researcher ranking

Wednesday, January 08, 2025 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Stanford University has updated its list of the world’s top two per cent of scientists with the most citations — ... Full story
U.S. surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol, Brock expert says it’s not that simple

Tuesday, January 07, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

With “Dry January” underway, encouraging people to consider reducing their alcohol consumption, the United States’ top doctor has also issued ... Full story
IN THE NEWS: Canada Post strike ends, equitable education and festive films

Friday, December 20, 2024 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the end of the Canada Post strike, ethical educational technology, why holiday movies ... Full story
RESEARCH RETROSPECTIVE: Innovations drive advances in health, well-being

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | by Cathy Majtenyi

This article is part of a monthly series celebrating research breakthroughs and successes at Brock University over the past 60 years. ... Full story
COVID-19 saw more residents transfer to long-term care on ‘inappropriate’ antipsychotics: Brock-led study

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | by Cathy Majtenyi

A disproportionately high number of people admitted to long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic’s first year were on ... Full story
Brain research boosted by national student award

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | by Sarah Burger

While many graduate students specialize in one field, Maddy Maheu (BSc ’22) is blending applied health sciences, psychology and computer science ... Full story