Discoveries for life

Health research in action

Health research touches our lives in many ways. It helps prevent diseases and injuries. It allows doctors and nurses to give the best possible treatments and care. It can also lead to cures that save lives.

Want to know more about the impact of health research? In this section, you will find stories about CIHR-funded research and how it is improving our lives.

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Research by youth and for youth in Canada

Promoting sun awareness in youth can prevent skin cancer in adulthood

Harnessing patient feedback to improve primary care

Bilingualism could boost brain development for preemies

Current tests often misdiagnose concussion symptoms for people who are bilingual

Canadian researchers at the centre of ‘groundbreaking and revolutionary’ stroke treatment

A promising treatment for terminal cancer patients may be just the beginning

Fighting dementia through collaboration

Focused research was designed to improve outcomes for women with heart disease and stroke

Time-shifting when we eat and exercise could reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

A cross-Canada network of researchers is building an integrated approach to Lyme disease

Could this be sepsis? Sepsis Canada hopes to empower Canadians to recognize the signs and symptoms of the world's deadliest health condition

“Every day is a struggle for me”: A new study is evaluating the effectiveness of a digital app in treating people suffering from long COVID

Pediatric research in Canada is ready to pop!

Finding a new intervention for methamphetamine use disorder while tackling social issues and stigma

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