“I loved my Lunchables as a kid. Now, all I see is what’s in them,” writes Hasan Merali, associate professor McMaster University Department of Pediatrics, as he discusses what ultra-processed foods are and their impact on health. CNN

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Menopause is not just about physical symptoms like hot flashes — it's also about the impact it can have on mental and emotional well-being.

Alison K. Shea, MD, PhD, assistant professor McMaster Obstetrics and Gynaecology, shares how to cope with the emotional impact of menopause. 👇

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A significant investment from Pfizer Canada in McMaster University Global Nexus School for Pandemic Prevention will address critical gaps in health equity in the development and delivery of vaccines.

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It’s Canadian Infertility Awareness Week.

Mathew Leonardi MD PhD 🏳️‍🌈, assistant professor McMaster Obstetrics and Gynaecology, shares what you need to know about endometriosis and fertility. 👇 #CFAW

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Peter Ellis and Arani Sathiyapalan of McMaster Department of Oncology, spoke with MedPage Today about broad-based molecular subtyping for patients with nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer and the impact of getting treatment before genomic test results come in.

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“Language matters in preventing suicide,” write Karin Neufeld and Sidney Robert Stacey of McMaster Psychiatry.

In The Conversation Canada, Neufeld and Stacey explain how reducing stigma makes it easier to talk more openly and safely about suicide and its prevention.

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Led by Dr. Douglas Mack, assistant clinical professor McMaster University Department of Pediatrics, a group of researchers have developed recommendations to prepare patients for oral immunotherapy – a common food allergy treatment. 👇

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Happy #EarthDay2024 !🌎 Today, & everyday, we applaud everyone’s incredible commitment to #climateaction . Your dedication to #sustainability is inspiring!

🤝Let's continue working together to make #healthcare facilities greener & more sustainable.
 
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A new research chair aims to close the knowledge gap in women’s mental health.

Benicio Frey, professor McMaster Psychiatry, has been appointed the inaugural Homewood Research Chair in Women’s Mental Health and Depression by Homewood Research Institute (HRI).

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A recently published study led by Dawn Bowdish, immunologist and professor McMaster University Department of Medicine, investigated the optimal COVID-19 vaccination timing for patients with immune-mediated inflammatory disease. 👇 HCPLive McMaster IIDR

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Transformation project helps decrease emergency department transfers from long-term care homes. McMaster University William Osler Health System

Henry Siu (@hsiu2011), associate professor McMaster Family Med, explains the impact of the study - the first of its kind. Hospital News

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In advance of #earthday2024 , we spoke with Myles Sergeant of McMaster Family Med & PEACH HEALTH ONTARIO about climate change, the power the health care sector has to make more sustainable choices and why he hasn’t lost hope to save our “frail planet.”

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“How we study microbes keeps us from realizing their potential benefits,” writes Marycolette Ezediokpu, researcher McMaster Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences.

In Hamilton Spectator, Ezediokpu explains that exploring interactions of multiple microbes could produce significant discoveries.

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One step closer to deleting allergies as researchers pinpoint the pesky cells that remember allergens.

Joshua Koenig (Josh Koenig PhD), assistant professor McMaster University Department of Medicine, describes the cells as long-term memory reservoir of allergy.

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A common medication for dementia doesn’t increase the risk of death, contrary to past warnings, finds a new meta-analysis.

Tina Nham, co-lead author and resident McMaster University Department of Medicine, explains how the review helps demystify some long-held beliefs about donepezil.

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.McMaster University's new Innovation Matchmaking program supports collaborative entrepreneurship - connecting research teams from across campus and affiliated hospitals. Hamilton Health Sciences The Research Institute of St. Joe's Hamilton McMaster Engineering

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Today is #WorldHemophiliaDay .

Alfonso Iorio, professor and chair HEI, shares his insights on this rare bleeding disorder. 👇

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Congratulations to Benicio Frey, who has been appointed the first Homewood Research Chair in Women’s Mental Health and Depression. Homewood Research Institute (HRI) McMaster Psychiatry St. Joe's Healthcare (Hospital & Foundation)

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