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Over 200 cases of flu already confirmed as cold and flu season kicks off
It is important to take steps to protect yourself from influenza / Michael Savatteri It’s that time of year again, winter is just a few weeks away and Canadians are bracing themselves for shorter...
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Mental Health Services on campus help students cope with mental illness
Students can access mental health services at Harrison Hall / Rounaq Chabra Mental illness is something that can affect anyone. No one is exempt from it and it can occur at any time, regardless of...
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When does ‘Clean Eating’ become an eating disorder?
There is growing concern that clean eating and healthy eating are not synonymous / File Photo As the end of the semester approaches, students might be considering what their new year’s resolutions...
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Trudeau promises changes to mental health services in Canada
Trudeau pledged to improve mental health services available to Canadians / Graham Hughes (The Canadian Press) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opened up recently about the greater need for mental health...
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High coffee consumption is in your genes, Northwestern University study says
Who wants to come with me to Starbucks? Coffee consumption is genetic, says a new study. / Chloe Charbonneau University students drink a lot of coffee. Brock students are no exception with several...
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Forty per cent of students don’t have enough to eat
Rising tuition costs are a factor for student food insecurity / Chloe Charbonneau Nearly 40 per cent of college and university students don’t have enough to eat, says the largest cross-campus study...
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Five ways to stay on top of your mental health in 2017
Last year was a rough one. Everything seemed to go wrong. Beloved celebrities died, presidential elections went awry, an entire city was basically wiped off the map and the whole world seemed to be in...
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Did you catch-up on sleep during the holidays?
Sleeping in lectures is probably not a long term solution to your sleep debt problem. / Huffington Post There’s two times of the year that students dread the most: the start of the school year in...
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HIV prevention implant gets $140 million in funding from Bill & Melinda Gates...
The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation continues to invest in saving lives with its latest venture. / Jason Alden (Getty) The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation has donated $140 million dollars to search...
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The Ontario government wants to help keep track of your calorie consumption
The market at Brock now lists calorie counts on some food items. / Joanna Ward In an effort to combat obesity in Ontario, all restaurants in the province are legally required to provide customers...
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What is Norovirus and how can I avoid it?
Norovirus Quick Facts Norovirus is spread through contact with people who already have the illness, or through food or water that has been contaminated. Norovirus is caused by a virus, not bacteria....
View ArticleFrance bans free refills on soft drinks
The free soft drink fountain has run dry in France. In an attempt to curb a growing obesity epidemic, the country has approved a new law that prohibits free refills on soft drinks, a staple offering in...
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Miss Universe Canada shamed online for her weight
Miss Universe Canada Siera Bearchell, shamed online for her weight, poses with fellow Miss Universe contestants. / Associted Press The Miss Universe Pageant, an international beauty pageant, took place...
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Antipsychotics prescribed to more than one in 10 ADHD patients, study says
1 in 10 ADHD patients are prescribed antipsychotic medications despite low instances of psychosis. / Buzzfeed Yellow In a study published this month in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, researchers...
View ArticleWalk your way to free movies: Carrot Rewards App launches in Ontario
The Carrot Rewards app was released in provinces such as British Columbia about one year ago and has been helping Canadians keep track of how many steps they take in a day. This isn’t just another...
View ArticleBrock Professor gets $100,000 grant for Neuromechanics and Ergonomics Lab
When people think of their workplace, it is not often in terms of comfortability. The average worker is probably focused on getting the job done rather than potential injuries they could get. That is,...
View ArticleOntario doctor slams claims that childhood vaccinations cause autism
Health professionals are concerned that parents forgoing vaccinations for severe illnesses for their children due to worries about autism. Doctors believe these patients are doing more harm than good....
View ArticleBrock Professor will study heart attack warning signs in women
Despite what TV has taught us, it is not always clear when someone is about to have a heart attack. That’s why a Brock University professor is using a nearly $75,000 grant to study the signs and...
View ArticleOrgan donations in Ontario increased by 30 per cent in 2016
Ontario saw a 30 per cent rise in organ donations last year, but the urgency around the controversial topic remains. At the provincial level, there are almost 2,000 people waiting for a transplant;...
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Donor clinic allows Brock students to give blood
/Canadian Blood Services Half of all Canadians will either need blood or know of someone who will need blood at some point in their lives. That’s 17.5 million reasons why it’s time to donate blood, if...
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