4 d. ago Opinion: Exercise improves cancer survival — and a Canadian study leads the way

Opinion: Brisk walking a few times a week can improve survival as much, or more, than many modern cancer drugs. The implications for cancer care — and for our health system — are profound

Science

1 week ago New research finds specific learning strategies can enhance AI model effectiveness in hospitals

Toronto, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — If data used to train artificial intelligence models for medical applications, such as hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area, differs from the real-world data, it could lead to patient harm. A new study out today from York University found proactive, continual and transfer learning strategies for AI models […]

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1 week ago Probe Awards Key Engineering Contracts to Advance Novador Project Pre

Highlights: Ausenco Engineering Canada ULC will lead the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) and will be responsible for the process plant design, the supporting infrastructure, overall opex and capex. G Mining Services will lead the mining engineering scope of the project including mining opex and capex. GHD will lead the scope of the project related to the […]

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2 w. ago Study explores ties between BMI at young age, colorectal cancer

A new study suggests that increased body mass index among toddlers can lead to a greater risk of developing colorectal cancer as an adult. “Although the relationship between adult body size and colorectal cancer risk is well-documented, the potential influence of measures of body size during early life is less understood,” said Dieuwertje Kok, associate […]

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2 w. ago Teva Presents Latest Schizophrenia Portfolio Data Including Real

Real-world claims studies evaluating UZEDY® (risperidone) also show improved adherence and persistence rates, fewer inpatient, outpatient and emergency department (ED) visits versus second-generation daily oral options Latest Phase 3 SOLARIS data show no suspected or confirmed PDSS events with TEV-‘749 after more than 3,400 subcutaneous injections in study participants to date As a leader in […]

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3 w. ago Climate change: How a warming planet could affect the taste of B.C. wine

Lead author of a UBC-led study on climate and wine, Elizabeth Wolkovich says wine regions need to adapt using more heat-tolerant varieties.

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3 w. ago Fewer study and work visas lead to halving in net migration in the UK in 2024

LONDON (AP) — Fewer work and study visas contributed to a near-halving in net migration into the U.K. — the number of people moving to the U.K. minus the number of those moving abroad — in 2024, official figures showed Thursday. The Office for National Statistics said the figure stood at an estimated 431,000 in […]

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3 w. ago Lomiko Metals engages DRA Americas to lead the road access study on La Loutre Natural Flake Graphite Project in Quebec, Canada and corporate update

MONTREAL — Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX.V: LMR) (“Lomiko Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it is starting the study to investigate the best options for road access from the highway to the La Loutre natural flake graphite project site in Quebec. The study leader, DRA Americas, who is also leading the Pre-Feasibility […]

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