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How to find more information about a drug that your doctor prescribed

You’ve just been given a prescription for a new drug from your doctor. Your doctor told you why she was prescribing the medication, gave you its name and some information about common side-effects. Your pharmacist is also available to help you use the medication properly, but you want more details and general information.

Maclean’s 2024 rankings: York holds strong as one of Canada’s top-five comprehensive universities, advancing to fourth place overall

It is no secret that York University is rapidly building momentum on the world stage and the latest rankings, released today by Maclean’s, show the University’s reputation continues to shine here in Canada with an impressive fourth place ranking – up one spot over last year. Guided by a University Academic Plan that strives to both inspire […]

Tips for concertgoers on staying safe when attending Taylor Swift’s Eras tour

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is reportedly the highest-grossing music tour of all time, exceeding US$1 billion in ticket sales. Swift is performing six shows in Toronto starting on Nov. 14 where approximately 240,000 concertgoers are expected to attend, and has three dates scheduled in Vancouver in December. When an event draws a substantial temporary population […]

The future of higher education: York University, Premier Doug Ford and honoured guests gather to celebrate Markham Campus grand opening

With a well-earned reputation as a global technology and innovation hub, the City of Markham was the clear winner when it came to choosing a location for the first new university campus in York Region. Today, York University’s President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, and honoured guests gathered […]

York University recipient of 2024 National Cybersecurity Consortium Funding for cybersecurity project

The National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) has announced a slate of successful project applications as part of its second annual Call for Proposals. York University has been awarded $300,000 for its research and development cybersecurity project, End-to-end Cyber-Security Solution for the Power Grid in collaboration with Cistel Technology, Siemens Canada Ltd, IESO, Carleton University and Dalhousie University.

Academics, policymakers to share and explore Filipino diaspora’s achievements and unique challenges

York University and the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto are jointly facilitating the public event, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Canada-Philippines diplomatic ties  In a rare occasion, Filipino-Canadian academic researchers and policymakers will be sitting on a panel, jointly hosted by York University and the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto. The panellists will […]