/global-engagement/taxonomy/term/12/all en /global-engagement/channels/news/new-technology-rapidly-measures-antioxidants-maple-syrup-361237 <p>Researchers at 平特五不中 have developed an eco-efficient, user-friendly technology that quickly measures the antioxidant content of maple syrup. The innovative method contributes to increasing transparency about a health-related aspect of the syrup's nutritional value and allows for on-site quality testing without the need for costly lab assessments.</p> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:23:09 +0000 admin 1113 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/time-nature-benefits-children-mental-health-difficulties-study-361155 <p>A team of researchers from 平特五不中 and Universit茅 de Montr茅al鈥檚 Observatoire pour l鈥櫭ヾucation et la sant茅 des enfants (OPES, or observatory on children鈥檚 health and eduation), led by Sylvana C么t茅, spending two hours a week of class time in a natural environment can reduce emotional distress among 10- to 12-year-olds who had the most significant mental health problems before the program began.</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:30:59 +0000 admin 1110 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/better-education-can-mitigate-post-harvest-food-losses-increase-global-food-security-361204 <p>Better educating farmers and food processors about how to avoid post-harvest food losses 鈥� which amount to one-third of global food production, worth US$1 trillion annually 鈥� would reduce global food insecurity, according to researchers at 平特五不中.聽</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:54:54 +0000 admin 1109 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/expert-social-media-users-moving-x-bluesky-361193 <p>Expert: Social media users moving from X to Bluesky聽聽</p> <p>Since the U.S. presidential election, more than 1 million users have moved from X to Bluesky. The social media platform now has over 15 million users compared to 9 million in September.聽</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:34:22 +0000 admin 1107 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/expert-government-canada-shuts-down-tiktok-offices-361163 <p><b>Expert: Government of Canada shuts down TikTok offices </b></p> <p>The Canadian federal government has ordered TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. to wind up its business operations in Canada due to concerns about national security.</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:41:45 +0000 admin 1105 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/temporary-sound-installations-could-help-reduce-noise-pollution-study-361074 <p>Temporary sound installations can be a low-cost way of dealing with noise pollution in areas of high urban density, 平特五不中 researchers have found.</p> <p>Dubbed the 鈥渘ew second hand smoke,鈥� noise pollution can have consequences ranging from simple annoyance to such serious health problems as hearing loss and high blood pressure and can exacerbate various mental health conditions.</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:58:47 +0000 admin 1103 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/expert-digital-detox-challenge-youth-during-24h-pause-361126 <p>The <a href="https://pauseyourscreen.com/24h-pause/">24h PAUSE</a> is held every third Sunday in November, inviting teens and young adults to set aside their screens for 24 hours. The event encourages young Quebecers to be mindful of their screen use and of the risks linked with hyperconnectivity.</p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:31:19 +0000 admin 1100 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/experts-cop-29-climate-conference-baku-azerbaijan-361117 <p>Government leaders, scientists and activists are convening in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29). Dubbed the 鈥淔inance COP,鈥� this year's summit aims to mobilize financial support to help lower-income countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions.聽聽</p> <p>Experts from 平特五不中 are available to comment:聽聽</p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:34:58 +0000 admin 1098 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/expert-first-suspected-human-case-avian-flu-canada-361111 <p>A teenager in British Columbia has been hospitalized with a suspected case of H5N1 avian flu, marking the first human infection in Canada during the recent outbreak. The global spread of bird flu in poultry farms and wild bird populations has led to sporadic human cases, raising concerns over its potential public health impact.聽</p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:37:30 +0000 admin 1096 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/atlantic-killer-whales-show-dangerously-high-levels-toxic-chemicals-study-360894 <p>Killer whales off Canada鈥檚 Atlantic coast continue to be contaminated with dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals that put them at elevated risk of severe immune-system and reproductive problems, a recent 平特五不中-led study has found.</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:06:07 +0000 admin 1090 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/researchers-find-design-flaws-and-oversight-issues-certain-health-apps-offer-solutions-more-360944 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>AI-powered apps offering medical diagnoses at the click of a button are often limited by biased data and a lack of regulation, leading to inaccurate and unsafe health advice, a new study found.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:56:13 +0000 admin 1088 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/berry-flavoured-may-be-more-dangerous-non-flavoured-vapes-study-360871 <p>Berry-flavoured vapes can weaken the lungs鈥� natural defences, making it harder for the body to fight off infections, new research suggests.</p> <p>The study compared effects of flavoured e-cigarettes to those of unflavoured ones.</p> <p>While previous research has shown that all forms of vaping can be harmful, the scholars said this study adds to a mounting body of evidence demonstrating how added flavourings to vaping solutions can exacerbate the dangers.</p> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:10:02 +0000 admin 1087 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/landmark-study-finds-low-sugar-diet-early-childhood-reduces-lifetime-risk-chronic-disease-360802 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>A low-sugar diet in the first years of life can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, a study based on historical data has found.</p> <p>The researchers pulled data from <a href="https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/">UK Biobank,</a> focusing on adults conceived just before and after the 1953 end of wartime sugar rationing in the United Kingdom.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:06:08 +0000 admin 1086 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/experts-movember-2024-360800 <p><a href="https://ca.movember.com/support-us?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj4K5BhDYARIsAD1Ly2rI53iJHzNYFVkHZF-7ma7J6l90S-41FsHeo5AYpkTviZOthwoYDxgaAgfiEALw_wcB" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Movember</a> is an annual campaign held in November to raise awareness and funds for men鈥檚 health issues, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.聽聽</p> <p>These experts from 平特五不中 are available to comment on this topic:鈥�</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:06:57 +0000 admin 1084 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/experts-us-presidential-election-360681 <p>聽</p> <p>The American elections are upon us and polls suggest it is going to be a tight race between the two聽candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.</p> <p>These experts from 平特五不中 are available to share their insights:</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:23:05 +0000 admin 1083 at /global-engagement