AllerGen in the News: 2017
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2017
UBC researcher says massive asthma study could lead to new treatments
CBC, 26-December-2017
Featured researcher: D. Daley
Is there a DNA test kit under the tree?
CBC, 23-December-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Signs of Asthma and Food Allergies May Be Evident by Age 1
Healthline, 18-December-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears, M. Tran
Interview with Meghan Azad: Antibiotics Early in Life Alter Colonization and predispose to Obesity
Nestle Nutrition Institute, 17-December-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Real issue with interchange is health, not commute times
Langley Times, 15-December-2017
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Childhood allergic reactions often occur while adults present, study finds
CTV, 15-December-2017
Featured researcher: M. Ben-Shoshan
Caregivers Often Ignored Labels in Study of Anaphylactic Emergencies in Kids
Allergic Living, 11-December-2017
Featured researcher: M. Ben-Shoshan
Complicated Link Between Allergies, Atopic Dermatitis, Asthma
MD Magazine, 7-December-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
MEDICAL NEWS TODAY: PREVENTING CHILDHOOD ASTHMA: COULD GUT BACTERIA BE THE KEY?
Mendon Journal, 4-December-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Preventing childhood asthma: Could gut bacteria be the key?
BioNews, 4-December-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Should doctors heed ‘do not resuscitate’ tattoos?
CBC, 2-December-2017
Featured researcher:T. Caulfield
Inside the Microbiome: Why Good Gut Bacteria Is the Big Hope For Allergic Disease
Allergic Living, 30-November-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay, S. Turvey
7 Ways To Be Good To Your Bacteria
Allergic Living, 30-November-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Skin Disease Atopic Dermatitis and Susceptibility to Allergies Increase Risk of Asthma, Study Finds
Lung Disease News, 30-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears, J. Denburg
The Answer to Preventing Childhood Asthma: Found in Gut Microbes?
PharmacyTimes, 29-November-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Gut bacteria, not just genetics, linked to asthma
Brinkwire, 29-November-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Asthma in infant boys may eventually be reversible
Science Daily, 27-November-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Gut microbe link may one day lead to prevention of childhood asthma: U of A research
Edmonton Journal, 27-November-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
How often you hold your baby actually affects their DNA, study finds
Miami Herald, 28-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Kobor
Touch affects babies at molecular level, find researchers
Times of India, 28-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Kobor
Holding infants – or not – can leave traces on their genes
UBC Medicine, 27-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Kobor
Cuddling babies, or not, affects infants’ gene expression, B.C. study finds
Vancouver Sun, 27-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Kobor
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame inducts UBC microbiologist
The Ubyssey, 27-November-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
What’s with all the studies on coffee, and why can’t we get a straight answer?
CBC, 25-November-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Stoked on solutions part 4: Burning cleaner
Rocky Mountain Goat, 24-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Asthma in infant boys may eventually be reversible
folio, 23-November-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Signs that your youngster might be at risk for food allergies
Today, 22-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears, M. Tran
Children With Eczema and Food Allergies At Increased Risk of Developing Asthma
MedicalResearch.com, 20-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears, M. Tran
Asthma and food allergies can be predicted at age one: Study
Channel NewsAsia, 20-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears, M. Tran
Landmark study identifies asthma in infants
ModernMedicine Network, 20-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears, M. Tran
Program to help snuff out woodsmoke pollution falls short of target
Vancouver Sun, 19-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Unapproved stem cell therapies on the market in Canada
CBC, 16-November-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Study Finds Asthma and Food Allergies Predictable at Age One
LabManager, 16-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears, M. Tran
Study finds asthma and food allergies predictable as early as age one
CTV, 15-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears, M. Tran
Study Finds Asthma And Food Allergies Predictable at Age 1
Science Newsline, 15-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears, M. Tran
MailOnline, 15-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears, M. Tran
Asthma and food allergies predictable at age 1, study finds
Science Daily, 15-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears, M. Tran
Study finds asthma and food allergies predictable at age 1
MedicalXpress, 15-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears, M. Tran
Study finds asthma and food allergies predictable at age one
McMaster Daily News, 15-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears, M. Tran
Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan receives the 2017 F. Estelle R. Simons Award for Research
McGill Med e-news, 14-November-2017
Featured researcher: M. Ben-Shoshan
Meet the human guinea pig who hacked his own DNA
CBC, 11-November-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Milestone for landmark Canadian Health Study
CTV, 5-November-2017
Featured researcher: P. Propp, CHILD
Doctors warn mothers to not ‘vaginally seed’ their C-section babies
CBC, 4-November-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Breastfed newborns have more protection from asthma: study
Winnipeg Sun, 30-October-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Risk of asthma lower with direct breastfeeding: study
CTV, 30-October-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
CHCH, 26-October-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Self-testing app to be introduced across 60 cities with high HIV rates
Avert, 24-October-2017
Featured researcher: B. Mazer
Vaccination myths, debunked: How a Canadian author hopes to smash misconceptions
CTV, 24-October-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Stopping the spread of anti-vax myths: There’s no quick fix
Globe & Mail, 23-October-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Wellness Brands Like Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP Wage War on Science
NBC News, 23-October-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Calorie-Free Sweeteners Could be Causing You to Pack on the Pounds
Men’s Journal, 23-October-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Peanut And Food Allergy Linked To Your Genes
Exclusive Facts, 21-October-2017
Featured researcher: D. Daley
Genes Could Play a Role in Development of Peanut Allergy, Study Finds
Allergic Living, 19-October-2017
Featured researcher: D. Daley
New genetic risk factors for food allergy identified
The Nation (Pakistan), 16-October-2017
Featured researcher: D. Daley
Research-treatment model puts B.C. Children’s Hospital at forefront of ‘precision medicine’
Vancouver Sun, 13-October-2017
Featured researcher: S. Turvey
Scientists find gene link to peanut allergy
Herald Scotland, 13-October-2017
Featured researcher: D. Daley
A Study of 1,850 People Just Uncovered a Genetic Link to One of the Most Common Allergies on Earth
Inc.com, 13-October-2017
Featured researcher: D. Daley
Smoke from California’s wildfires will harm people beyond the flames’ reach
The Verge, 12-October-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Scientists Have Identified A Key Gene Linked To Peanut Allergies
IFL Science, 12-October-2017
Featured researcher: D. Daley
If you have a nut allergy like Caleb does, the secret may be in your genes
Global News, 12-October-2017
Featured researcher: D. Daley
Peanut Allergy News: Research Confirms ESMY Gene as the Culprit
Christan Post, 12-October-2017
Featured researcher: D. Daley
Eating for mental health: the gut-brain connection
CTV, 11-October-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Calcium lets T cells use sugar to multiply and fight infection
Eureka!Alert, 11-October-2017
Featured researcher: S. Turvey
Peanut Allergy Gene: Scientists Find DNA Cause Behind Nut Allergies
International Business Times, 11-October-2017
Featured researcher: D. Daley
Canadian researchers discover a new gene associated with peanut allergies
City TV, 11-October-2017
Featured researcher: D. Daley
New genetic clue to peanut allergy
Medical Express, 11-October-2017
Featured researcher: D. Daley
Genes play role in peanut allergies, study suggests
CTV, 11-October-2017
Featured researcher: D. Daley
It runs in the family: Study shows peanut allergies are linked to genes
Metro, 11-October-2017
Featured researcher: D. Daley
Peanut allergy gene discovery could lead to early diagnosis
Vancouver Sun, 10-October-2017
Featured researchers: E. Chan, D. Daley
Science, polarized thinking and health policy: a bad mix
Globe & Mail, 5-October-2017
Featured researcher:T. Caulfield
Good germs lurk in gross places
Science News for Students, 5-October-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Moms Can Lower Kid’s Peanut Allergy Risk From First Meal
Newser, 4-October-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Business Insider, 3-October-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Newswire, 3-October-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Debunking the latest fads – Which health trends are worth your time
CBC, 2-October-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Scientists are trying to figure out how parents’ first decisions might change a baby’s health
Popular Science, 29-September-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Huffington Post, 28-September-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Influence of C-section, formula feeding and antibiotics on infant gut microbiome
Science Daily, 28-September-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Eating Peanuts During Breastfeeding May Reduce Allergy Risks in Kids
NDTV, 27-September-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Peanut allergy risk SLASHED if parents do THIS simple trick during infancy
Express, 27-September-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Study shows eating peanuts while breastfeeding reduces allergy risks later
Deccan Chronicle, 27-September-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Eating peanuts while breastfeeding could protect babies from allergy, study suggests
Telegraph, 27-September-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Peanuts and the all the other things to eat that will give a baby a head start
Telegraph, 27-September-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Mail Online, 27-September-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Researchers explore how C-section, formula feeding, and antibiotics alter infant’s gut microbiome
News Medical, 26-September-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Pinpointing the early changes to gut bacteria that can lead to health problems later
CNBC, 26-September-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Food Allergies Potentially Linked to Infant Bottle-Feeding and Gut Microbiome
GEN News, 26-September-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Influence of C-section, formula feeding and antibiotics on infant gut microbiome
Medical Xpress, 26-September-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Study Backs Theory that Early is Better
Allergic Living, Fall 2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Are Artificial Sweeteners Good For You?
Innovation Hub, 22-September-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Hormones in breast milk may prevent infant obesity: study
CTV, 21-September-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
The artificial benefits of artificial sweeteners
Australian Financial Review, 19-September-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Allergy alert: Why aren’t life-saving injectors everywhere in public?
CTV, 18-September-2017
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
Romper, 13-September-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Infants who consume peanuts from breast milk less likely to develop allergies: Study
Metro, 13-September-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Infants who consume peanuts from breast milk less likely to develop allergies: Study
Metro, 13-September-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Study shows eating peanuts while breastfeeding may reduce risk of allergies
CBC, 13-September-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Mother eating peanuts while breastfeeding could help prevent allergies in child: Manitoba study
Winnipeg Free Press, 12-September-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Air fresheners – bad for our health?
European Cleaning Journal, 13-September-2017
Featured researcher: A. Ellis
How to treat and reduce irritation from mould allergies
Weather Network, 12-September-2017
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
Hamilton Spectator, 10-September-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland announces $52.6 million for U of T scientists
UofT News, 8-September-2017
Featured researcher: M. Diamond
Goop-debunker buoyed by renewed attack on Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness brand
Huffington Post, 4-September-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Timothy Caulfield Vs. Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘Goop’ Credibility Battle Weighs On
Huffington Post, 4-September-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Preventing heart attacks to opioid overdoses to increasing fat in your diet
Hamilton Spectator, 1-September-2017
Featured researcher: S. Anand
Even more evidence that we’re eating all wrong
Popular Science, 30-August-2017
Featured researcher: S. Anand
Having pets helps babies later in life, according to University of Alberta research
CBC, 30-August-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Researchers find combination therapy works best for heart diseases
Medical Xpress, 28-August-2017
Featured researcher: S. Anand
Watchdog group blasts Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop for ‘deceptive’ health claims
CBC, 25-August-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Reality Check: The Facts Beyond the Hype over Peanut Allergy and Probiotics
Allergic Living, 25-August-2017
Featured researcher: M. Jordana, S. Waserman
Combatting the spread of anti-vaccination sentiment
OUPblog, 22-August-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Researcher’s award something to sneeze at
The Kingston Whig-Standard, 14-August-2017
Featured researcher: A. Ellis
Innovative science research in Canada is dying a silent death
McLean’s, 9-August-2017
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Kelowna’s air quality is worse than Hong Kong’s today
Kelowna Now, 9-August-2017
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Smoky summer skies a new reality for B.C.
Metro, 9-August-2017
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Air pollution experts warn of smokier B.C. cities in future as climate changes
Straight, 9-August-2017
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Diet Soda Linked to Weight Gain, Not Weight Loss
Olive Oil Times, 8-August-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Lingering smoke shouldn’t cause any long-term health effects
Global News, 7-August-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Modification of genes in human embryos could mark turning point in human evolution
Globe & Mail, 7-August-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
How to stay safe in smoky air: Tips from health experts
CBC, 3-August-2017
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Mainstream medicine is partly to blame for the ridiculous ‘treatments’ Goop promotes
STAT, 2-August-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
B.C. wildfires cause light orange haze over Vancouver in wake of air quality advisory
Straight, 1-August-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer, C. Carlsten
Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Higher BMI, Cardiometabolic Risk
MedScape, 31-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Is Dirty Air The Cure For Climate Change?
Huffington Post, 31-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Call for action on unproven stem cell therapies
CBC, 29-July-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Biobank regulations could give Alberta researchers a leg up
Edmonton Journal, 27-July-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Scientists raise ethics alarm over use of DNA for research
Wired, 26-July-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Biobanking Has a Consent Dilemma
The Scientist, 25-July-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
It’s war! Debunkers take on Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP and celebrity pseudoscience
CBC, 22-July-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Unapproved stem-cell treatments touted on federal database ClinicalTrials.gov, study says
Washington Post, 19-July-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
The Canadian doctor who’s taking on Gwyneth’s Goop
Hamilton Spectator, 19-July-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
6 Reasons Why Letting Your Children Get Dirty Is a Great Idea
HuffPost (UK), 19-July-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory as a result of B.C. wildfires
Straight, 18-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer, C. Carlsten
Let them eat food off the floor, play in the soil!
Daily Mail, 18-July-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Artificial sweeteners may not be risk free
Times of India, 18-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
New study links sweeteners with weight gain and increased risk of diabetes
Spectator, 18-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Study suggests link between artificial sweeteners and weight gain
Fox, 18-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Strong maternal bonds may help reduce childhood skin disease that can lead to asthma
UToday, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: N. Letourneau
Meet the doctor taking on Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop
Metro, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
University of Manitoba study urges caution in use of artificial sweeteners
Edmonton Journal, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Artificial sweeteners linked to risk of weight gain, heart disease and other health issues
Science Daily, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Artificial Sweeteners Won’t Help You Lose Weight, According to a Sad but Important New Study
Fortune, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Artificial sweeteners: Dietary saint or sinner?
Belfast Telegraph, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Artificial sweeteners may not be healthy sugar alternative: U of M study
Winnipeg Free Press, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
The Irony Of Artificial Sweeteners
Forbes, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Study: Artificial Sweeteners May Still Cause Weight Gain
CBS News, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Artificial sweeteners linked to weight gain over time, review of studies says
ABC News, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Brainstorm Health Daily: That artificial sweetener may not be helping you lose weight
Fortune, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Artificial Sweeteners In Diet Fizzy Drinks May Be Making You Gain Weight
Huffington Post, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Artificial sweeteners WON’T help you lose weight
Mail Online, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Diet coke could be making you FAT: Artificial sweeteners linked to risk of weight gain
Mirror, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Artificial sweeteners linked to weight gain finds new research
Independent, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
New evidence further links artificial sweeteners to weight gain
Washington Times, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Low-Calorie Sweeteners May Contribute to Weight Gain
Consumer Reports, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Artificial Sweeteners Don’t Help People Lose Weight, Review Finds
NPR, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Low-calorie sugar substitutes won’t help you lose weight — and may lead you to gain pounds
Business Insider, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Artificial sweeteners are tied to long-term weight gain, diabetes risk, Canadian docs say
Global News, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Artificial sweeteners ‘may be making people fat and increase risk of diabetes’
The Sun, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Artificial Sweeteners Have Little or No Benefit to Health, Researchers Conclude
LiveScience, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Sugar substitutes associated with weight gain and health problems, study says
Globe & Mail, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Fake sugars linked to obesity, heart disease
Toronto Star, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Fake sugars linked to obesity, heart disease
National Post, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Why caution may be warranted when consuming artificial sweeteners
CBC, 17-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Artificial Sweeteners Are Linked to Weight Gain—Not Weight Loss
TIME, 16-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Sorry, Gwyneth Paltrow. Science will always beat goopy junk
Globe & Mail, 14-July-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
This Doctor Says Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Promotes Bullshit. Goop Just Clapped Back.
BuzzFeed, 13-July-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Their water poisoned, fed up residents demand answers about toxic fire foam
CBC, 13-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Diamond
When opinion trumps evidence, public health is at risk
MacLeans, 12-July-2017
Featured researcher: N. Letourneau
UBC study provides roadmap for attracting cyclists
Metro, 11-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Public health at risk when opinion trumps evidence
The Conversation, 11-July-2017
Featured researcher: N. Letourneau
Introducing Milk, Egg and Peanut to Babies Protects Against Food Allergies, Study Finds
Allergic Living, 11-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Drinking sugary beverages in pregnancy linked to kids’ later weight gain
Science News, 10-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
B.C. wildfires and floods show climate chaos is upon us
Straight, 8-July-2017
Featured researcher: C. Carslten, M. Brauer
Air Quality Advisory For Metro Vancouver
CKNW, 7-July-2017
Featured researcher: C. Carslten
Naturopaths not ‘real’ doctors, despite video claims they are ‘medically trained’: critics
National Post, 6-July-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Diet drinks can cause babies to be overweight
CTV, 5-July-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
CIHR-IHDCYH invests in new reproductive, child and maternal health projects
CIHR, 28-June-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad, W. Ungar
B.C.’s official tree a source of health problems for many in forest industry
Times Colonist, 28-June-2017
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Protein found in saliva is related to human stress, U of A prof says
Edmonton Journal, 26-June-2017
Featured researcher: D. Befus
UBC finds potential biomarker for a surprising health hazard
UBC News, 24-June-2017
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten, S. Tebbutt
Freezing frenzy: Cryotherapy makes big promises despite dearth of evidence
CBC, 24-June-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Stop those naturopaths who spread anti-vaxxer myths
Globe & Mail, 24-June-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
When Should Babies Be Introduced To Peanuts, Eggs and Cow’s Milk?
Medical Research, 19-June-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Daily Mail, 17-June-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Study finds delayed food introduction increases risk of sensitization
Hamilton Spectator, 12-June-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Mirror (UK), 11-June-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Delaying the introduction of food in infants increases the risk of sensitization, research says
Reports healthcare, 10-June-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
No tax break for natural remedies, Edmonton tax court rules
CBC, 9-June-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Goop-Busters: The Health Pros Debunking Gwyneth Paltrow’s Fake Science
Vocativ, 9-June-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Here’s why you must introduce milk products, eggs and peanuts early to newborns
Hindustan Times, 9-June-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Introduce egg, peanut early to newborns to prevent asthma
Catch News, 9-June-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Feeding eggs and peanuts to newborns can keep asthma at bay: study
Deccan Chronicle, 9-June-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Asthma prevented by feeding eggs and peanuts to newborns
Asian Age, 9-June-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Don’t avoid giving your baby peanuts, eggs and milk
Mail Online, 9-June-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Why babies should be given cow milk products, peanuts and eggs at an early age?
IndiaTV, 9-June-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Delayed food introduction increases risk of sensitization, study finds
Science Daily, 8-June-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Delayed food introduction may increase likelihood of allergy in later childhood
News Medical, 8-June-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Don’t delay introducing allergenic foods, suggests study
RCI, 8-June-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Starving research means less crucial innovation: scientists
Globe & Mail, 8-June-2017
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Where’s the village? Why parents should ask for more help raising kids
Global News, 6-June-2017
Featured researcher: N. Letourneau
Tiny air pollutants inflame airways and harm heart
Science News for Students, 31-May-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Give cities some breathing space
Arab News, Pakistan Observer, 26-May-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Simple Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Airborne Pollution
Alternet, 26-May-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
The direct-to-consumer genetic testing fog
Policy Options, 25-May-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Science must move beyond marches to impact policy
University Affairs, 15-May-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
How meditation can change your body’s response to stress
CBC, 14-May-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
In Antwerp, Scientists Convert Air Pollution To Energy
Progress, 11-May-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
When it comes to vitamin supplements, more isn’t always better
Washington Post, 8-May-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Business Wire, 5-May-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay, S. Turvey
Global University Venturing, 5-May-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Turns out breastfeeding could be the key to preventing asthma in kids
The Loop, 3-May-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Got milk; need answers: New research looks at breast milk in asthma prevention
Canadian Lung Association Blog, 3-May-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
More breastfeeding, less wheezing: Year-long study finds breastfed babies reap rewards
CBC, 2-May-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Babies who are breastfed longer are less likely to wheeze: study
CTV, 2-May-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
More breastfeeding, less wheezing: Year-long study finds breastfed babies reap rewards
Yahoo News, 2-May-2017
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Reducing the Risk of Asthma in Children
Consumer Reports, 2-May-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Second Opinion: A dietary dust-up over saturated fat story
CBC, 30-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Record levels of toxic flame retardants found in college dorms
Newsweek, 27-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: M. Diamond
Transit workers demand meeting with TTC over subway pollution
Toronto Star, 25-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Sorry, vegetarians. A new study says eating green won’t lower your risk of early death
National Post, 20-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
theWhig, 17-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Ellis
Study: Human deaths associated with global trade and air pollution
Ubyssey, 14-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
This One Thing Lowers Risk of Allergies and Obesity in Babies (Hint: It Barks)
Reader’s Digest, 14-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Moms With Pets May Have Healthier Babies, According To New Study
Bustle, 14-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Do pets really give babies a health boost?
The Week UK, 13-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
A common household item could be to blame for your child’s allergy, says new study
CHED 630, 11-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Ellis
Local study finds link between air fresheners and respiratory problems
CKWS, 11-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Ellis
Pets Help Kids Build Immunity Even Before They’re Born, Study Finds
Health, 11-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Getting a Puppy While You’re Pregnant Could Have Perks for Your Future Baby
Yahoo News, 10-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
How owning a pet could protect your baby from allergies and obesity
NetDoctor, 10-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Furry Friends Could Help Prevent Allergies and Obesity in Babies
Mental Floss, 10-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Exposing Children To Pets Can Help Reduce Allergies Over Time
Huffington Post, 10-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Why owning a pet could protect your baby from obesity and allergies
WBIR, 10-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Women who have dogs have healthier babies, according to research
Metro, 10-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Why women with dogs actually have healthier babies (yes, really)
Marie Claire, 10-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
OBESITY AND ALLERGIES: DOES HAVING A DOG AS A CHILD REDUCE THE RISK?
Quebec Times, 9-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Why loving dogs is good for your health, study shows
New Zealand Herald, 9-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Pets into Your House May Protect Your Baby from Obesity and Allergies
Indian Tribune, 9-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Scientists uncover link between owning a pet dog and having a healthy baby
Scottish Daily Record, 8-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
PET OWNERSHIP TIED TO FEWER ALLERGIES AND LOWER BMI IN CHILDREN, STUDY SUGGESTS
Mirror Daily, 8-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Exposure to pets may reduce allergies and obesity, says new research
British Journal, 8-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Pet exposure might help protect babies from allergies and obesity: study
CTV, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Having a Pet in the Family Could Help Prevent Obesity and Allergies in Children
Science Alert, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
How Pets Can Improve Your Health
Medical Daily, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Early exposure to furry pets can help prevent allergies and obesity
Consumer Affairs, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Good dogs: Study says pooches can help reduce allergies, obesity in kids
Metro, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Pets Protect Kids From Allergies and Obesity
NewsMax, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Having a dog could lower your baby’s risk of allergies and obesity
New York Daily News, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Could having a pet reduce obesity and allergies in children?
Global News, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Babies raised with pets have lower risk of allergies, obesity
Edmonton Journal, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Why loving dogs is good for your health
Daily Mail, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Having a Pet in the Family Could Help Prevent Obesity and Allergies in Children
Science Alert, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Pets alter infants’ microbiota to lower risk of allergies, obesity
Medical News Today, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Why owning a pet could protect your baby from obesity and allergies
USA Today, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Having a Pet Early in Life May Lower Risk of Allergy, Obesity
Nature World News, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Having a dog at home can protect kids from allergy and obesity, finds study
Hindustan Times, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Why owning a pet dog can help parents have a healthy baby
Irish Mirror, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Why owning a pet dog can help parents have a healthy baby
Mirror, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Exposure to pets may reduce allergies and obesity
UPI, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Study suggests pet exposure might help protect babies from allergies, obesity
CBC, 7-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Pet exposure might help protect from allergies, obesity: study
CTV, 6-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Pet exposure may reduce allergy and obesity
Science Daily, 6-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Babies raised with pets have lower risk of allergies, obesity: University of Alberta study
Edmonton Sun, 6-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Families breathe easier with take home medical equipment
CTV, 6-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: D. Adamko
Suzanne Tough and Nicole Letourneau: Mentorship programs for youth see results
Province, 6-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: N. Letoureau
Sugar isn’t sweet for healthy lifestyles, say Hamilton public officials
Hamilton News, 4-Apr-2017
Featured researcher: S. Anand
Nature Outlook, 30-Mar-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Science Confirms Why Dogs Really Are the Best
Men’s Health, 30-Mar-2017
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
ICI Manitoba, 30-Mar-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
How your cheap Chinese-made products may be killing thousands in China
USA Today, 29-Mar-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Canadians export pollution, death when we buy from poor economies
Vancouver Sun, 29-Mar-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Dirty air from global trade kills at home and abroad
Rapid City Journal, 29-Mar-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
PM’s prize ‘pinnacle’ for Dunedin Study
Otago Daily Times, 22-Mar-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Prestigious financial award for world-famous Dunedin Study
NZ Herald, 21-Mar-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Dunedin Study wins PM’s $500k Science Prize
Radio NZ, 21-Mar-2017
Featured researcher: M. Sears
Keep sugary drinks out of city facilities, public health experts say
CBC, 21-Mar-2017
Featured researcher: S. Anand
Health advocates ask council to protect Hamilton kids from sugary drinks
Hamilton Spectator, 20-Mar-2017
Featured researcher: S. Anand
Gwyneth Paltrow could be hazardous to your health
New York Post, 12-Mar-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Why is it so hard for mothers to breastfeed in Canada?
Troy Media, 8-Mar-2017
Featured researcher: N. Letourneau
‘Scientific quackery’: UBC study says it’s debunked controversial MS procedure
CBC, 8-Mar-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Precision Credulity: How Specious Genetic Tests Might Motivate Real Behavior Change
Forbes, 3-Mar-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
How your unborn baby’s sex could impact your health
Global News, 26-Feb-2017
Featured researchers: A. Ellis, P. Keith
Exposing kids to dirt may prevent conditions like asthma, says UBC researcher
CanTech Letter, 25-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Attention parents: let the germs in
Toronto Sun, 25-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Exposure to Bacteria, Fungi, and Viruses Could Influence Childhood Asthma Risk
Consumer Reports, 24-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Worldwide study links air pollution to ‘substantial risk’ of premature births
South China Morning Post, 24-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Certain bacteria protect against a disease that is a growing threat
The Economist, 23-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Air pollution affects preterm birthrates globally, study finds
Washington Post, 23-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Experts say Regina can breathe easy, despite reports of high pollution
CBC, 23-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Queen’s researchers find quicker way to treat grass allergies
CKWS, 23-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: A. Ellis
Yeast Found in Babies’ Guts Increases Risk of Asthma
LabManager, 21-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Yeast found in babies’ guts increases risk of asthma
EurekaAlert, 17-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Dirty Air Will Doom Us To Early Death
MilleniumPost, 16-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Air Pollution Caused 1.1 Million Premature Deaths In India During 2015, Global Report Suggests
TechTimes, 15-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
The world’s deadliest air kills more than 1 million people a year in India, study finds
Ottawa Citizen, 14-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
MarketWired, 13-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
UofT/Metrolinx study identifies diesel exhaust hazards
RailwayAge, 9-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: G. Evans
Diesel trains may expose passengers to exhaust
Science Daily, 8-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: G. Evans
Ride the GO train? You could be breathing in diesel fumes, researchers say
CBC, 7-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: G. Evans
Émissions potentiellement cancérigènes à bord de trains GO
Radio Canada, 7-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: G. Evans
GO Transit passengers at risk for exposure to diesel exhaust
Toronto Star, 7-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: G. Evans
Some GO train riders exposed to elevated levels of diesel exhaust: UofT study
CTV Toronto, 7-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: G. Evans
Commuter train passengers may be exposed to high levels of diesel exhaust
CTV, 7-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: G. Evans
Some GO train riders exposed to elevated levels of diesel exhaust, study finds
CP24, 7-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: G. Evans
AM640, 7-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: G. Evans
Diesel trains may expose passengers to exhaust
UofT Engineering News, 7-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: G. Evans
Is Tom Brady’s diet — no nightshades or fruit — the secret behind his success?
National Post, 7-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
New Delhi clinic makes stem cell claims that worry experts
National Post, 5-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Policy Options, 2-Feb-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Canada’s new arrivals develop new allergies, study finds
CBC, 28-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: H. Sbihi
UBC study finds allergy rates among immigrants increase the longer they settle
Vancouver Sun, 27-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: H. Sbihi
UBC study shows nonfood allergy rates among immigrants increase over time
Georgia Straight, 27-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: H. Sbihi
Allergy rates among new immigrants increase the longer they live in Canada
Indo-Canadian Voice, 27-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: H. Sbihi
Deepak Chopra, Timothy Caulfield end Twitter feud
CBC, 26-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Can breakfast help keep us thin?
lfPress, 19-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
McDonald’s Canada adding nuts to menu, angering many with food allergies
Globe & Mail, 17-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
Study finds 33 percent of adults recently diagnosed with asthma do not have it
EurekaAlert, 17-Jan-2017
Featured researchers: C. Lemiere, I. Mayers, L-P. Boulet
When inequality in Canada goes up, child well-being goes down
Hamilton Spectator, 17-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: N. LeTourneau
Peanut Allergies: An interview with Dr. Anne Ellis
CKWS News, 13-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: A. Ellis
Celebrities in the oilsands: The visits continue but do they have an impact?
CBC, 12-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Gluten-free baby: When parents ignore science
MacLeans, 11-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
National Post, 11-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
In 2017, let’s take back science!
Policy Options, 11-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Doctors Hate Him! The One Weird Trick That Gave Us President Trump
Daily Beast, 10-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Outlook Magazine, 9-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
The value of indigenous people
Toronto Star, 8-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: N. Letourneau
Alternative medicine clinics often tout ‘treatments’ for allergy, asthma
Fox News, 6-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
How to give babies peanut-based foods to cut allergy risk
CBC, 5-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
Alternative medicine clinics often tout ‘treatments’ for allergy, asthma
Reuters, 5-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Meals to help you eat well and feel well
Toronto Star, 4-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Start the New Year with food that makes you happy
Metro, 3-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Indigenous people are not the ‘ghosts of history’
Toronto Star, 2-Jan-2017
Featured researcher: N. Letourneau