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LatestNew self-assessment tool helps pregnant women exercise safely
One-of-a-kind tool removes a major barrier for women looking to get or stay active during pregnancy, says U of A expert who led its development
Link found between food allergies, caesareans, mother’s ethnicity
Babies born by caesarean section to mothers of Asian descent are eight times more likely to develop peanut allergy by age three, study shows
Snake jaw structure yields new understanding of evolutionary origins
U of A graduate student leads study re-examining what early snakes might have looked like
Fitness program encourages kids with heart disease to train safely at home
U of A cardiologists, computing scientists team up to build video game-based MedBIKE fitness program for pediatric heart patients
Innovative syringe detects potentially lethal fentanyl overdose
Potentially life-saving product, named FentaGone, wins Telus Innovation Challenge’s $100,000 first prize
Muscle wasting syndrome cause of many cancer-related deaths
U of A project delves into how one growth hormone contributes to the problem and whether drugs can stop it
Students get virtual taste of real-world life on the farm
With help from Alberta farmers, an online animal science course is giving U of A students an inside look at the agricultural industry
Face-to-face conferences a luxury the planet can no longer afford
Covid-19 has proven the feasibility of online conferences. But as we emerge from the pandemic, will we slip back into our old ways?
More nuanced approach urged in deciding who gets COVID-19 vaccine
Job site and neighbourhood risks should be taken into account when setting priorities, experts argue
Safer source of islet cells targeted for people with Type 1 diabetes
U of A researchers are harnessing AI to analyze patients’ own cells to create islet cells for transplant
Plaque-fighting protein decreases changes of developing Alzheimer’s
University of Alberta research highlights potential pathway for new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases
Tackling heart disease in people with Type 2 diabetes
New approach looks for ways to correct a common but often hidden type of diabetes-related heart failure
