Research and International News Archive
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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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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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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 – 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.