Newswise News from Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Latest news from Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise Newswise News from Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif After the flames: fighting the health effects of forest fires /articles/after-the-flames-fighting-the-health-effects-of-forest-fires/?sc=rsin /articles/after-the-flames-fighting-the-health-effects-of-forest-fires/?sc=rsin Fri, 09 Aug 2024 09:00:05 EST Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) The science of stress and self-care for International Self-Care Day /articles/the-science-of-stress-and-self-care-for-international-self-care-day/?sc=rsin /articles/the-science-of-stress-and-self-care-for-international-self-care-day/?sc=rsin Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:45:41 EST Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Governments of Canada and Nunavut invest in new research unit that will address the health care priorities of Nunavummiut /articles/governments-of-canada-and-nunavut-invest-in-new-research-unit-that-will-address-the-health-care-priorities-of-nunavummiut/?sc=rsin /articles/governments-of-canada-and-nunavut-invest-in-new-research-unit-that-will-address-the-health-care-priorities-of-nunavummiut/?sc=rsin Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:05:34 EST With this latest investment, patient-oriented research hubs now serve all provinces and territories. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Government of Canada Invests in National Coordination and Indigenous-Led Research on Effective Substance Use Interventions /articles/government-of-canada-invests-in-national-coordination-and-indigenous-led-research-on-effective-substance-use-interventions/?sc=rsin /articles/government-of-canada-invests-in-national-coordination-and-indigenous-led-research-on-effective-substance-use-interventions/?sc=rsin Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:05:12 EST Government of Canada invests in national coordination and Indigenous-led research on effective substance use interventions Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) New B.C. Self-Screening Program Will Improve Accessibility of Cervical Cancer Testing /articles/new-b-c-self-screening-program-will-improve-accessibility-of-cervical-cancer-testing/?sc=rsin /articles/new-b-c-self-screening-program-will-improve-accessibility-of-cervical-cancer-testing/?sc=rsin Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:00:01 EST Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Families Continue to Manage the Effects of the Pandemic Spike in Eating Disorders /articles/families-continue-to-manage-the-effects-of-the-pandemic-spike-in-eating-disorders/?sc=rsin /articles/families-continue-to-manage-the-effects-of-the-pandemic-spike-in-eating-disorders/?sc=rsin Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:00:19 EST Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) New Cancer Research Plan Aims to Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Survivors /articles/new-cancer-research-plan-aims-to-improve-quality-of-life-for-cancer-survivors/?sc=rsin /articles/new-cancer-research-plan-aims-to-improve-quality-of-life-for-cancer-survivors/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:00:34 EST Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) The Growth of E-mental Health Services is Showing Promising Outcomes /articles/the-growth-of-e-mental-health-services-is-showing-promising-outcomes/?sc=rsin /articles/the-growth-of-e-mental-health-services-is-showing-promising-outcomes/?sc=rsin Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:45:18 EST Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Alzheimer's Awareness Month: How Can Sex and Gender Impact Canadians' Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Disease? /articles/alzheimer-s-awareness-month-how-can-sex-and-gender-impact-canadians-risk-of-developing-alzheimer-s-disease2/?sc=rsin /articles/alzheimer-s-awareness-month-how-can-sex-and-gender-impact-canadians-risk-of-developing-alzheimer-s-disease2/?sc=rsin Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:40:43 EST Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month: Researchers aim to improve cancer prevention and treatment for firefighters /articles/firefighter-cancer-awareness-month-researchers-aim-to-improve-cancer-prevention-and-treatment-for-firefighters/?sc=rsin /articles/firefighter-cancer-awareness-month-researchers-aim-to-improve-cancer-prevention-and-treatment-for-firefighters/?sc=rsin Fri, 12 Jan 2024 09:40:23 EST Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Wildfires: the threats to health linger long after the flames have been extinguished /articles/wildfires-the-threats-to-health-linger-long-after-the-flames-have-been-extinguished/?sc=rsin /articles/wildfires-the-threats-to-health-linger-long-after-the-flames-have-been-extinguished/?sc=rsin Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:05:28 EST Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Mother's Day 2023: Maternal Mental Health /articles/mother-s-day-2023-maternal-mental-health/?sc=rsin /articles/mother-s-day-2023-maternal-mental-health/?sc=rsin Wed, 10 May 2023 09:30:35 EST Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Government of Canada invests $6.5 million in research to support the health and mental wellbeing of young children /articles/news-release-government-of-canada-invests-6-5-million-in-research-to-support-the-health-and-mental-wellbeing-of-young-children/?sc=rsin /articles/news-release-government-of-canada-invests-6-5-million-in-research-to-support-the-health-and-mental-wellbeing-of-young-children/?sc=rsin Thu, 04 May 2023 11:30:35 EST The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced an investment of $6.5 million over five years for six projects funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Mental Health in the Early Years (MHITEY) initiative. MHITEY, led by the CIHR's Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health, will help to advance Canada's mental health strategy by identifying solutions for safe and equitable programs and services for diverse populations, and through adopting, adapting and improving the use of evidence-based practices in clinical, community, and public health settings. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Notice to the Media: MP Fragiskatos to Announce Investment in Health Care Research /articles/notice-to-the-media-mp-fragiskatos-to-announce-investment-in-health-care-research/?sc=rsin /articles/notice-to-the-media-mp-fragiskatos-to-announce-investment-in-health-care-research/?sc=rsin Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:30:14 EST Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, will announce an investment that will support the work of research teams across the country to improve health care for Canadians. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Digital Health Week November 14th - 20th: How COVID-19 has transformed Health Care in Canada /articles/digital-health-week-november-14th-20th-how-covid-19-has-transformed-health-care-in-canada/?sc=rsin /articles/digital-health-week-november-14th-20th-how-covid-19-has-transformed-health-care-in-canada/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:00:34 EST Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Compassion is the Heart of Healthcare /articles/compassion-is-the-heart-of-healthcare/?sc=rsin /articles/compassion-is-the-heart-of-healthcare/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:40:40 EST Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Grade 9 Student from Ottawa is first Canadian to win neuroscience world championship /articles/grade-9-student-from-ottawa-is-first-canadian-to-win-neuroscience-world-championship/?sc=rsin /articles/grade-9-student-from-ottawa-is-first-canadian-to-win-neuroscience-world-championship/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:30:56 EST 15-year-old Helene Li from Ottawa competed against 30 students from six continents over eight days of tests and question-and-answer rounds to become the 2022 International Brain Bee World Champion. The Brain Bee is the world's premier neuroscience competition for teenagers. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Government of Canada creates Centre for Research on Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies /articles/government-of-canada-creates-centre-for-research-on-pandemic-preparedness-and-health-emergencies/?sc=rsin /articles/government-of-canada-creates-centre-for-research-on-pandemic-preparedness-and-health-emergencies/?sc=rsin Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:05:01 EST Canada's health research community responded quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic from the time the first cases were identified in late 2019. Over the past two years, researchers across the country have rallied together to create new scientific knowledge and provide critical evidence to guide Canada's response to the pandemic and keep Canadians safe. As the pandemic evolves, they continue to work on issues facing Canadians and their work is and will continue to help with our recovery from this pandemic. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Government of Canada backs over 5,500 trailblazing Canadian researchers /articles/government-of-canada-backs-over-5-500-trailblazing-canadian-researchers/?sc=rsin /articles/government-of-canada-backs-over-5-500-trailblazing-canadian-researchers/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:45:47 EST Prominent and emerging researchers focus on the environment, health, reconciliation, economic development and more Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Ask a Scientist: Should I consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19? /articles/ask-a-scientist-should-i-consider-getting-vaccinated-against-covid-19/?sc=rsin /articles/ask-a-scientist-should-i-consider-getting-vaccinated-against-covid-19/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:50:23 EST Ask a Scientist: Should I consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19? Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)