Dementia Education Program Newsletter

Experts: Cell phones in schools

Published: 2 May 2025

Education minister Bernard Drainville has announced that, starting in September 2025, cellphone use by students would be prohibited in all schools in Quebec, even during break periods.  The...

Expert: The potential impact of wildfire smoke and heat on people’s immune systems

Published: 15 May 2025

As wildfires and heatwaves become more frequent in Canada, a McGill University researcher is investigating whether they play a role in triggering autoimmune diseases like lupus.

Blood test shows promise for early detection of dementia

Published: 11 March 2025

For people with a certain sleep disorder, a simple blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear, a new study indicates. 

Experts: Ukraine and Russia agree to a ceasefire in the Black Sea

Published: 25 March 2025

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop fighting in the Black Sea. The agreement would also cease strikes on energy infrastructures in both countries. It would be the first significant step toward a...

Experts: Ramifications of a U.S.-China trade war

Published: 8 April 2025

The recent volley of tariffs and counter tariffs between the U.S. and China appears to signal the beginning of a trade war between the world’s two largest economies. These experts can provide...

Researchers improve the accuracy of AI writing tools

Published: 1 May 2025

A McGill University-led team of researchers has developed a new method that significantly improves the accuracy and efficiency of large language models (LLMs) when generating computer code and...

McGill researchers highlight disparities in ‘aging in place’ 

Published: 12 May 2025

While health status is an important factor in whether a person is able to grow old in their home and community (age in place), researchers at McGill University have shed new light on the social...

Study of velvet worm slime could revolutionize sustainable material design

Published: 19 March 2025

A new discovery about the slime ejected by velvet worms could revolutionize sustainable material design, according to a study by McGill University researchers. Their findings outline how a...

Experts: Stock markets react to tariffs

Published: 4 April 2025

Stock markets in the United States and around the world are plunging as tariffs and counter-tariffs are announced and make themselves felt. These experts can provide insight into the situation:

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