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The Paul Major Oral Health Clinic was named at an event today in honour of the long-serving professor, leader and donor. Pictured left to right: U of A provost Verna Yiu; Dr. Paul and Elly Major; Sue McCoy, vice-president of philanthropy at the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation; Brenda Hemmelgarn, dean of the College of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry; and Leigha Rock, chair of the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry. (Photo: Christy Dean)
Research, Health And Wellness

Paul Major Oral Health Clinic honours long-serving professor, leader and donor

Paul Major’s own mother was once a patient at the clinic that has served the community for 114 years and counting.

  • October 21, 2026
  • By Gillian Rutherford
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A new ParticipACTION report card shows that although most kids under five are getting enough physical activity and sleep based on Canadian guidelines, there’s room to improve when it comes to limiting screen time. (Photo: Getty Images)
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology

Canada’s youngest generation is off to a healthy start, but screen time is a challenge

New ParticipACTION report card shows most kids under five are getting enough physical activity and sleep, but suggests room to improve for sedentary behaviour.

  • October 20, 2026
  • By Bev Betkowski
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New research reveals how to support colon cancer survivors in taking up regular exercise and sticking with it long-term — which could lower their risk of cancer recurring. (Photo: Getty Images)
Research, Health And Wellness, Science and Technology

Research reveals keys to helping colon cancer survivors boost motivation to stay active

Study focuses on improving how patients feel about incorporating long-term physical activity into their lifestyle.

  • October 14, 2026
  • By Bev Betkowski
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Opioid drugs are best used only to relieve short-term pain for about a month or less, because longer-term use may leave patients more sensitive to pain and potentially lead to other problems, according to a U of A study. (Photo: Getty Images)
Research, Health And Wellness

Opioids only useful for short-term pain relief: study

Long-term opioid use may actually make a patient more sensitive to pain and cause other harm, U of A researchers find.

  • October 13, 2026
  • By Gillian Rutherford

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Groundbreaking certificate program to help professionals shape policy in turbulent times

Online graduate program aims to build analytical and critical skills to challenge convention, exchange perspectives and tackle real-world problems.
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Synthetic omega-3 drug shows promise in protecting heart during cardiac events

In vitro testing demonstrates how the drug interacts with a key protein to protect mitochondria.
19 October 2026 By Gillian Rutherford

U of A researcher lends expertise to boost the science of oral hydration

New study involving local startup provides evidence to keep up with rapid pace of commercial product development.
08 October 2026 By Bev Betkowski
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