Program helps cancer survivors return to work with confidence

Published: 11 June 2025

A new pilot project led by McGill University researchers is showing early success in helping cancer survivors return to work, addressing an aspect of recovery they say is often overlooked....

Scientists edit oat DNA for the first time, paving the way for healthier, more climate-resilient crops

Published: 10 June 2025

For the first time, scientists have successfully edited oat DNA, a breakthrough that could accelerate the development of oats with more fibre, higher yields, and greater resilience to climate...

Expert: Preventing measles in pregnancy 

Published: 10 June 2025

As measles cases surge in Canada, six babies have been born with congenital measles to unvaccinated mothers in Ontario since last fall. The MMR vaccine isn’t safe during pregnancy, so doctors urge...

Expert: Canadian government commits to increased military spending

Published: 9 June 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday that the government of Canada will be spending 2 per cent of its GDP on defence by the end of the current fiscal year in March –meeting the NATO...

Methane leaks from dormant oil and gas wells in Canada are seven times worse than thought, McGill study suggests

Published: 6 June 2025

Methane emissions from Canada’s non-producing oil and gas wells appear to be seven times higher than government estimates, according to a new study led by researchers at McGill University. The...

Protecting seniors with dementia from financial fraud

Published: 5 June 2025

Fraud is now the leading crime committed against seniors in Canada, and individuals with cognitive decline are particularly at risk. On June 11, McGill University’s Dementia Education Program will...

Experts: Canadian wildfires

Published: 4 June 2025

As wildfires continue to burn across Western Canada, thick smoke is triggering widespread air quality alerts and raising concerns about health, infrastructure and environmental impacts, including...

Clinical research on psychedelics gets a boost from new study

Published: 3 June 2025

As psychedelics gain traction as potential treatments for mental health disorders, an international study led by researchers at McGill University, Imperial College London, and the University of...

Meeting the public transit needs of aging Canadians

Published: 29 May 2025

For older Canadians, having transportation options that allow them to maintain their independence is key to being able to remain in their own homes, or “age in place.” While many continue to drive,...

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