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Maternal consumption of artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy was significantly associated with infant body mass index at one year of age. // Photo: Wikimedia

Artificially sweetened beverages consumed in pregnancy linked to increased weight gain in infants

May 9, 2016 — 
Obesity may be rooted in early life with more than 20 per cent of preschool children classified as overweight

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New research lab focuses on health care interaction

May 8, 2016 — 
Enhancing students’ and clinicians’ empathic communication skills with patients, families and caregivers

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(L-R) Stephen Moses, Marissa Becker,Keith Fowke andKen Kasper at the Visionary Conversations event on April 27, 2016. // Photo by Mike Latschislaw

Ending HIV focus of Visionary Conversations dialogue

May 2, 2016 — 
Some of the University of Manitoba’s top scientists delved into a discussion on whether an end to HIV is on the horizon

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CBC/FreePress/Metro: Innovators created laser that blasts deep-seated tumours

April 29, 2016 — 
University of Manitoba alumni Torchia and Tyc are one of six teams receiving the inaugural Governor General’s Innovation Awards May 19 for their development of the NeuroBlate System.

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Photo from TREKK

Feds renew support for knowledge mobilization groups

April 29, 2016 — 
Three knowledge mobilization networks, including the Winnipeg-based Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK), will receive renewed support totalling $3.6 million from the Government of Canada

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Mark Torchia and Richard Tyc

Made-in-Manitoba brain laser wins a Governor General’s Innovation Award

April 28, 2016 — 
Alumni who created revolutionary medical device have won another prestigious award

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FHS students spearhead health packs for Syrian refugees

April 28, 2016 — 
By the end of this month, 25,000 Syrians will be arriving in Canada—up to 2,000 of them in Manitoba. The Faculty of Health Sciences is getting ready for the newcomers by packaging up healthcare supplies and information to help them get a healthy start in their new country.

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Mark Torchia (left) and Richard Tyc brought to market the Neuroblate, a device that is now saving lives across North America

Research in the classroom

April 27, 2016 — 
'If students believe they can solve or discover or cure, then their coursework has greater meaning.'

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Is the end of HIV in sight?

April 27, 2016 — 
Join the discussion on April 27 at the Robert B. Schultz Theatre at St. John’s College on Fort Garry campus

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U of M researchers join $25M national SPOR network

April 26, 2016 — 
Funding will direct new research, train researchers and clinicians, increase access to care for those living with chronic pain

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