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Can breastfeeding help protect babies from wheezing?

May 2, 2017 — 
U of M study shows that babies who are breastfed longer are less likely to wheeze, putting them at lower risk for asthma later on.

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Siblings & sports not always the best mix

April 28, 2017 — 
Siblings who participate in the same sport may have negative experiences within their sibling–athlete relationship.

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International team of researchers release status report on changing Arctic

April 25, 2017 — 
SWIPA give politicians and the public an understanding of what is occurring in this vital landscape

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Apparent practice of gender selection among Indian-born immigrants continues despite time spent in Canada, study finds

April 24, 2017 — 
This is contrary to what the researchers expected

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Manitoba Schools Science Symposium (MSSS)

Planetarium manager speaks to young scientists at Manitoba Schools Science Symposium

April 21, 2017 — 
All students will be involved in hands-on science and design activities throughout the day

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Researcher Profile: Dr. Kellie Thiessen

April 21, 2017 — 
Analyzing outcomes and costs associated with three types of maternity care providers in Manitoba: family practice physicians, obstetricians/gynacologists, and registered midwives

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

New weapon in fight against antibiotic resistance discovered

April 20, 2017 — 
'We have not only defined a new and effective target, we have designed a drug to attack it'

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Faculty of Science

Peeling the Mitochondrial “Onion”, One layer at a time

April 19, 2017 — 
Dr. Jason Treberg, Canada Research Chair, investigates how changes in the environment influence the metabolism of a given organism.

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Imagine a Canada image by Grade 8 student Hailey Fudge

Imagine a Canada – 10 Manitoba youth honoured

April 19, 2017 — 
Students from kindergarten through undergraduates at post-secondary institutions were invited to share their vision of the country’s future through the lens of Reconciliation

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Op-ed: Three popular nutrition diet trends to steer clear of — based on best evidence

April 17, 2017 — 
“Alternative facts” aren’t a new concept in the field of nutritional science. Too bad so many people fall for them.

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