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The Conversation: No vacation? Find serenity with these five financial wellness tips

February 27, 2019 — 
Have you been thinking about money lately? Wondering where to find more?

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Dr. Tracie Afifi

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Spare the child

February 26, 2019 — 
Dr. Tracie Afifi studies health data to understand child maltreatment and find ways to prevent it

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Students crowd around the Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases booth at the Graduate Studies Open House.

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Students eye opportunities at Grad Studies Open House

February 25, 2019 — 
The Graduate Studies Open House was a chance for students to learn more about the graduate programs offered in the colleges and departments across the health sciences, find out what opportunities exist and have their questions answered.

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Gynecologist Gunter on bogus health claims: ‘Somebody has to take a stand’

February 22, 2019 — 
Alumna Dr. Jen Gunter, author and New York Times women’s health columnist, spoke at a U of M event, calling on doctors to combat false health claims

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Weight stigmatization by medical professionals is preventable, researcher says

February 21, 2019 — 
Anti-fat stigmatization is a common problem in Canada’s health-care system, but one that is preventable, says Dr. Patty Thille.

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Med prof returns to African roots, launches STEM project

February 20, 2019 — 
New centre to promote teaching and learning in STEM

Closeup of a pregnant woman's belly, with both hands on belly.

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Mothers of children with FASD have high rate of inadequate prenatal care: U of M study

February 19, 2019 — 
More than 40 per cent of women who gave birth to a child in Man. with FASD received inadequate or no prenatal care, a study found

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Mother breastfeeding her baby

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Breastmilk microbiome linked to method of feeding

February 15, 2019 — 
New research from the CHILD Cohort Study has shed some light on this question by highlighting the importance of the infant’s mouth as a source of breastmilk bacteria.

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A Voice for Healing

February 15, 2019 — 
Alumna Dr. Mary Jane McCallum, trailblazing Cree dentist and Canadian senator, is ‘full of hope’ for reconciliation

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Students and employers connect at health sciences career fair

February 15, 2019 — 
The second annual career fair took place in the Brodie Centre atrium and included 10 exhibitors.

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