Faculty of Health and Social Development

New UBCO research challenges traditional teen suicide prevention models
From cessation to celebration: nicotine pouches go viral on TikTok
Warm footbaths may boost heart health in people with COPD
Dr. Mary Jung appointed Scientific Director of CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes

Dr. Mary Jung appointed Scientific Director of CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes

UBC Okanagan to become home to national health institute  UBC Okanagan researcher Dr. Mary Jung is taking over leadership of one of the 13 institutes that make up the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), enabling her—and UBCO—to play a key role in advancing health research across the country.  Dr. Jung, a Professor in the […]

Can you train for a long-distance triathlon in 12 months?

Can you train for a long-distance triathlon in 12 months?

Inside the ambitious health study where everyday participants push their limits to uncover how endurance training transforms the body and mind.

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Can you train for a long-distance triathlon in 12 months?

Can you train for a long-distance triathlon in 12 months?

Inside the ambitious health study where everyday participants push their limits to uncover how endurance training transforms the body and mind.

The post Can you train for a long-distance triathlon in 12 months? appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

The White Cart Memorial tells stories of love, loss and resilience

The White Cart Memorial tells stories of love, loss and resilience

Made in Kelowna documentary tells the story of a mobile tribute and those it honours

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UBCO study suggests fasting effects on the body are not the same for everyone
Saliva testing may reveal early signs of diabetes and obesity
AI is here to stay, let students embrace the technology