May/June 2019
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Big data, better health Local researchers are using artificial intelligence to mine complex information and revolutionize the delivery of health care. |
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Molecule mystery A U of M researcher and her team are working to crack the case of a condition that robs newborns of the oxygen they need to survive. |
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Get into the swing of things How to avoid injury while playing racquet sports. |
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Cannabis and teens How to talk to your kids about marijuana. |
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Eat like Grandma Eating and feeding yourself or your family does not have to be that complex. What if we got back to basics and ate in ways that are similar to how your grandma (or great-grandma) did? |
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Look out! Serious vision problems can creep up slowly, says local opthalmologist. |
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Measles risk Relatively low immunization rates mean one in three Winnipeg children born in 2008 are vulnerable. |
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Thrive over 55 How to live well through the golden years. |
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Ticks and skeeters Now that the warm weather is here, Manitobans will soon find themselves dealing with the usual array of summertime pests, including a multitude of insects and arachnids. |
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Don't get burned It is estimated that in the last year alone, 7,200 Canadians were diagnosed with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Here's a brief primer on the damage that sunburn can cause and what you can do to guard against it. |
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Feeling fatigued? You may be suffering from vitamin B12 deficiency. |
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Tingling hands? What you need to know about peripheral neuropathy. |
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Celebrating our nurses Meet five individuals who exemplify the excellence nurses bring to work every day. |
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Pain management There is more to it than medication, according to health experts. |
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24/7 urgent care for Concordia The emergency department at Concordia Hospital will become a 24/7 urgent care centre on Monday, June 3, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Shared Health have announced. |
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Closing the gap Collaborative effort seeks to improve oral health outcomes for Indigenous kids. |