The U.S. broke a human rights convention, and we’re complicit

Splitting up families to discourage future border-crossers objectifies children, treating them like they are possessions rather than people with rights, says McMaster political science professor J. Marshall Beier

What you need to know about the EpiPen shortage

Pfizer has said it will not have new stock of the life-saving epinephrine autoinjector until the end of August - and Pfizer’s the only such needle available in the country.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for mosquitoes

The number of mosquitoes we see each change from year to year. This is because the successful reproduction of mosquitoes depends on precipitation levels and warm weather.

McMaster programs ranked among world’s best

A number of McMaster programs have been ranked among the best in the world by ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

GTA job prospects look good — for some

New research on precarious employment by Wayne Lewchuk and PEPSO examines which workers benefited most from a localized economic boom.

Study suggests cannabis does not increase suicidal behaviour in psychiatric patients

The study findings contrast with pre-existing data that shows the drug is linked to an increased chance of suicidal behaviour in the general population.

Ticks are expanding their habitat – and bringing disease with them

As summer-like temperatures bring ticks out of hibernation, a biologist from McMaster warns that they are spreading across Ontario, increasing the risk for infections such as Lyme disease.

McMaster professor seeks to stop the bleeding

Alfonso Iorio has been named the inaugural holder of the new Bayer Chair for Clinical Epidemiology Research and Bleeding Disorders.

McMaster prof leads team developing approach to assess hemophilia research

Patients are helping researchers, including those at McMaster University, clarify the essential aspects of assessing the value of gene therapy in hemophilia.

Context is key for improving health research among Indigenous peoples

When reporting on Indigenous health outcomes, it is crucial to provide context for Indigenous health challenges and highlight strengths, to avoid contributing to stigmatization in wider society, McMaster researchers say in the CMAJ.

International study suggests alternative treatment for mild asthma 

Paul O’Byrne is the principal investigator on a study that suggests an alternative to conventional treatment strategies.

New genomic evidence links extinct giant ground sloth to small modern-day sloths

The research suggests the two species diverged from one another approximately 22 million years ago.  

Playing Pokémon Go improves sense of well-being

Trying to catch ’em all could have mental health benefits, according to McMaster researchers.

Why it pays for franchises to be open about their performance

Disclosing detailed financial reports to a prospective franchisee is optional — and expensive. But the companies that do it are often a high-quality investment, DeGroote School of Business researchers find.

Black students still face major hurdles getting into university

Black, Latin American and southeast Asian Grade 12 students are less prepared for post-secondary education than white students, a new study by Karen Robson shows.

Too much oxygen increases risk of death in acutely ill adult patients

Extensive data analyses in a study from McMaster show that supplemental oxygen, when given liberally to these patients, increases the risk of death without improving other health outcomes.