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York University and CAMH launch first-of-its-kind Canadian Guide on Mental Health Literacy for Autism
Free online document a key resource for autistic and autism communities, families, caregivers, mental health practitioners, and service providers TORONTO, April 27, 2021 — York University resea
April 27, 2021 | 8:02 am
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Lessons learned from sex ed curriculum changes relevant today during COVID-19
TORONTO, April XX, 2021 – Changes to health, sexual and physical education curriculums in Ontario had a dramatic effect on teachers, but those lessons are even more salient today, says York University
April 21, 2021 | 1:19 pm
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Earth Day 2021: York experts in environment and climate change available for interviews
TORONTO, April 20, 2021 — With Earth Day 2021 on the horizon, York University researchers in the areas of environment and climate change are available to discuss the world’s ecosystems, emerging green
April 20, 2021 | 8:42 am
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York University recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for a ninth time
TORONTO, April 19, 2021 – York University has received the designation of being one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the ninth consecutive time, a testament to its dedication to sustainability throu
April 19, 2021 | 12:14 pm
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New research finds increased levels of brain activity during perceived altered state of consciousness
TORONTO, April 19, 2021 − You feel like you’re floating or flying, or you have a hyper-awareness to light, smell and sound − that perception of an altered state of consciousness is a result of increas
April 19, 2021 | 10:23 am
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New AI-powered algorithm to predict third wave of COVID-19 in South Africa
TORONTO, April 12, 2021 – An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based algorithm, designed by the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University) in partnership with York University, iThemba LABS, and the
April 12, 2021 | 10:30 am
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New network to model emerging infectious diseases receives $2.5 million in federal funding
York University will lead new approach to disease modelling TORONTO, April 9, 2021 – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, York University Professor Huaiping Zhu is building a new network of researchers
April 9, 2021 | 12:32 pm
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A break in contact tracing could lead to a loss of control
TORONTO, April 7, 2021 – A temporary interruption in contact tracing of COVID-19 cases could lead to an irreversible loss of control of the disease even if the pandemic was previously contained, say Y
April 7, 2021 | 10:23 am
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A break in contact tracing could lead to a loss of control
TORONTO, April 7, 2021 – A temporary interruption in contact tracing of COVID-19 cases could lead to an irreversible loss of control of the disease even if the pandemic was previously contained, say Y
April 7, 2021 | 10:23 am
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Bilingualism can be a powerful tool in curbing dementia and a reason why foreign language learning should be supported, says York U expert
TORONTO, March 23, 2021 − As the global population continues to age, there is a rising risk of cognitive decline and dementia. According to statistics, a one-year delay in symptom onset would r
March 23, 2021 | 11:11 am