Large international study finds diabetes drug cuts cardiovascular and kidney problems

June 10, 2019

A clinical trial that followed more than 9,900 people in 24 countries has found that the drug dulaglutide reduced cardiovascular events and kidney problems in middle-aged and older people with Type 2 diabetes.

Quarterly Highlights: April to June 2019

May 24, 2019

FHS Research Plenary Awards 2019

May 16, 2019

Three McMaster researchers receive grants for “high-risk, fast-breaking” research

May 14, 2019 by Sara Laux

Defining obesity in children should be based on health issues, not just BMI

April 3, 2019

Physicians are told to gauge the severity of a child’s problem with obesity using the body mass index (BMI) that measures weight against height. But that doesn’t work well to identify health issues, especially those of mental health, in children with obesity seeking care, says a study led by McMaster University.

Quarterly Highlights: January to March 2019

March 20, 2019