TORONTO, November 15, 2019 –Superbugs and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continue to raise the alarm globally and prevent the effective prevention and treatment of infections. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), drug-resistant infections could cause 10 million deaths each year by 2050 and are increasingly a threat to global public health. One of the biggest factors accelerating […]
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Federal Election: Health, Environment and Education Experts Available
TORONTO, October 16, 2019 – A universal national pharmacare program, a single-use plastic ban, and increased education spending are just some of the promises being made by federal party leaders in their platforms. York University experts on health, environment and education are available to discuss key election issues including: What it would take to create […]
‘Changing the Game’ on mental health in sports: Former Canadian Olympian Silken Laumann to speak to York U athletes about pressures of competition
TORONTO, Tuesday October 1, 2019 –When mental health is your opponent as a young athlete, it can change the game. Mental Health Awareness Week begins October 6 and it is estimated that 10-20% of Canadian youth are affected by a mental illness or disorder – the single most disabling group of disorders worldwide. Four-time Olympian and […]
What will additions to Rowan’s Law mean for concussion safety this fall?
TORONTO, August 27, 2019 – This fall will be the first full school year where parents, coaches and officials will be required to sign a concussion code of conduct and review concussion awareness resources as a result of additions to Rowan’s Law. The law passed last year, mandates the removal from sport and return to sport […]
New research shows only half of countries globally have cardiac rehab programs
Studies show only 1 cardiac rehab spot exists for every 12 heart attack victims TORONTO, July 4, 2019 – More than 20 million people develop heart disease globally each year, but there is only one cardiac rehab spot for every 12 of those patients to prevent another heart event, according to new research from York University. A […]
Summer selfies: Can summer break drive teens to overshare on social media?
TORONTO, June 27, 2019 − With summer holidays around the corner, kids and teens may have a desire to stay in touch with friends via social media feeds and may even end up bingeing on social media or oversharing selfies or vacation photos to stay connected. Recent York University research shows too much time on social […]
Global tobacco control treaty is leaving some countries vulnerable to increase in tobacco consumption
Studies provide evidence for urgent need to tackle smoking globally, especially in low- to middle-income countries TORONTO, June 20, 2019 – There is no statistical evidence that global cigarette consumption has fallen as a result of the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, and in low- and middle-income countries it has actually increased, according to two […]
