New research from an international team led by Community Health and Epidemiology’s Bradley Johnston is generating global headlines — and fierce criticism. But Dr. Johnston is standing by the findings of his panel’s systemic review questioning the supposed health risks of red and processed meats.

A report, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, found that children in many tropical areas are particularly vulnerable and could see significant health improvements if just a fraction of the fish caught near their homes made its way to their plates.

Jeff Dahn and Ford Doolittle, two world-renowned researchers from AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, have been honoured by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding achievements.

Governments need better information on which types of plastic generate the most pollution — citizens can help, writes AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ professor Tony Walker for The Conversation Canada.

How did Sara Iverson know her dream career at such a young age? And why is being a role model important to her? Check out highlights from her Sciographies radio show and podcast interview.