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Differences in weight loss among ethnicities points to need to look at socio-economic issues, York U study suggests
A new study led by York University looking at the health data of nearly 15,000 people enrolled in a medically supervised weight-loss program found disparities among ethnic and sub-ethnic groups in how
May 14, 2025 | 1:41 pm

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Explore an observatory, nursing simulation centre and archive with Doors Open at York University
What’s it like to search the universe for new discoveries or practice potentially life-saving nursing skills? Visit the Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory, the Nursing Simulation Centre and th
May 9, 2025 | 8:30 am

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How individuals grasp an object may offer simpler diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder
Getting a timely diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is a major challenge, but new research out of York University shows that how young adults, and potentially children, grasp objects could offer a
May 5, 2025 | 11:15 am

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Age, previous sports experience, stronger predictors of performance in children than previous concussions, York U study finds
A new study from York University’s Faculty of Health may offer reassuring news for parents whose children have a history of concussion, but want to get back to playing sports. Researchers from York Un
April 29, 2025 | 9:00 am

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TRCA and York University announce Memorandum of Understanding
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and York University execute a Memorandum of Understanding to set the stage for future collaboration
April 28, 2025 | 12:05 pm