A familiar face at childbirth makes a difference

Most animals, including other primates, give birth alone, but humans require assistance during childbirth due to the physiological complexities of the process. A new Dartmouth-led study finds that pregnant individuals

Scientists develop tool to predict sepsis in apparently healthy newborns

A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms even start to show, according to a new study. The study, led by UBC and SFU researchers in collaboration

Adulting is hard on the heart: Teen to young adulthood is a critical time to address risk

Many teenagers enter adulthood with significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood is a key time to address these risk factors and reduce the