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Pregnant women with pre‐existing high blood pressure are more likely to suffer complications such as poor fetal growth, early separation of the placenta, and stillbirth. To reduce ...Read more

In Canada today, one in nine women is expected to develop breast cancer, but thanks to modern therapies only one in 28 will die from the disease. For the survivors, quality of ...Read more

The natural antibodies in our blood are used by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects, such as bacteria and viruses. Unfortunately, they usually don’t ...Read more

ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders, with symptoms that include difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. MSFHR 2009 Trainee Carmen Lukie wants ...Read more

Paralympic athletes are special, by anyone's measure. But not all disabilities are created equal, and it could be argued, based on evidence gathered by an award winning researcher ...Read more

Whether you're a Paralympic athlete, a weekday warrior or a Sunday jogger, identifying your optimal workout window could certainly improve your quality of life. But if you're ...Read more

Imagine for a moment that you could generate enough energy by walking to power your cell phone – and that you could store that energy in a small device. Now imagine that you have ...Read more

While many of us will watch the athletic performances in the 2010 Winter Olympics in admiration, MSFHR-funded researcher Dr. Jordan Guenette will be watching with a slightly ...Read more

This February Vancouverites and visitors alike will witness the best athletes in the world competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics. During the course of the games – and their ...Read more