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Men’s knowledge on prostate cancer needs improving

Men’s knowledge on prostate cancer needs improving

By Patty Wellborn on April 16, 2019

UBC researchers have determined the majority of men struggle when it comes to understanding the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

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Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility and Kelowna—Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr are surrounded by UBC Okanagan researchers as they cut the ribbon at the official building opening.

UBC Okanagan opens new community-engaged research space

By Nathan Skolski on April 15, 2019

Research for those living with chronic disease, physical disability and obesity is set to get a boost with the opening of two new community-focused research spaces at UBC Okanagan.

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UBC researchers say eggs for breakfast benefits those with diabetes

UBC researchers say eggs for breakfast benefits those with diabetes

By Patty Wellborn on April 11, 2019

While some cereals may be the breakfast of champions, a UBC professor suggests people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) should be reaching for something else.

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UBC research recommends graduated return to work after prostatectomy

UBC research recommends graduated return to work after prostatectomy

By Patty Wellborn on April 3, 2019

New UBC research cautions men recovering from a radical prostatectomy to take it easy when returning to work. 

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More work is needed to verify their findings, but UBC researchers are arguing that those on a keto diet should pause when considering a 'cheat day.'

On the keto diet? Ditch the cheat day, says UBC study

By Nathan Skolski on March 27, 2019

The often embraced ‘cheat day’ is a common theme in many diets and the popular ketogenic diet is no exception. But new research from UBC’s Okanagan campus says that just one 75-gram dose of glucose—the equivalent a large bottle of soda or a plate of fries—while on a high fat, low carbohydrate diet can lead to damaged blood vessels.

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Screening tools do generally work but research has determined that the Transracial Adoptive Parenting Scale is not accurate enough to determine what type of support sexual minority parents might need once they adopt a child.

Research suggests adoption assessment tool lags behind societal changes

By Patty Wellborn on March 12, 2019

A UBC researcher says a tool to assess potential adoptive parents does not meet the needs of lesbian, gay or gender minority adults.

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Jonathan Corbett, assoc. prof. of geography and SSHRC researcher of the year, Kasun Hewage, prof. of engineering and NSERC researcher of the year, and Rachelle Hole, assoc. prof. of social work and health researcher of the year.

Prizes awarded to UBC Okanagan’s top researchers

By Nathan Skolski on March 8, 2019

UBC’s Okanagan campus is home to nearly 300 faculty researchers that are exploring some of the most urgent challenges, newest ideas and most ground-breaking technologies in the world.

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Susana Caxaj, assistant professor in the school of nursing at UBC’s Okanagan campus

UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College researchers explore how to better support migrant workers

By Nathan Skolski on February 28, 2019

From urban farms to rural orchards and countless settings in between, a team of UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College researchers have spent three years and hundreds of hours speaking with migrant workers and their families about the challenges they face.

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Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits to infants and can potentially offset the effects of early-term birth.

New study indicates early-term infants can succeed at breastfeeding

By Patty Wellborn on February 28, 2019

Researchers have determined that healthy premature babies can have as much success breastfeeding as full-term babies.

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UBC research examines living well while dying

UBC research examines living well while dying

By Patty Wellborn on January 30, 2019

A UBC professor has determined that people diagnosed with terminal cancer—who have hope, positivity and family support—are able to live well during the advanced stage of the disease.

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