“It’s a legacy”: A spotlight on HEAL study participants
How are Canadians changing the future of health research? We sat down with three participants from the BC Generations Project cohort, Stella, Sharon, and Sandra, who are currently participating in the HEAL study. […]
National Nutrition Month: Nourishing to flourish, together
What we eat and how we move shape our health, but understanding how takes hundreds of thousands of people, over time. This March, Nutrition Month in Canada—led […]
Researchers receive $2 million in funding to investigate how ultra-processed foods may affect colorectal cancer risk
TORONTO, ON — March 5, 2026. A newly funded Canadian research team is launching a multi-provincial study to understand whether ultra-processed foods are linked to […]
Beyond the podium: Why your data is the ultimate legacy for Canadian health
While the world’s eyes are glued to the screen watching elite athletes push the limits of human potential, a different kind of record-breaking effort is […]
What does your local food environment look like?
Have you ever thought about how easy or hard it is to find food where you live or work? These everyday details are part of […]
How students are supporting the HEAL & CHARM studies
Behind every large research study is a team of people working thoughtfully and carefully to make sure the research is meaningful, ethical, and accessible. For […]
POSTPONED: Webinar: HEAL and CHARM studies
Please note: This webinar has been postponed. A new date will be shared as soon as it’s confirmed. When you fill out our national surveys, […]
What’s your favourite comfort food?
Cold Canadian winters call for some cozy comfort foods. We asked the principal investigators of the HEAL & CHARM study: “What is your favourite comfort food?” […]
HEAL study protocol now published
Behind every health study is a detailed research plan, and for the Healthy Eating and Supportive Environments (HEAL) study, that plan is now publicly available. […]
CanPath at CCRC 2025: Connection, collaboration, and cancer research across Canada
More than 1,300 people came together in Calgary for the Canadian Cancer Research Conference (CCRC) 2025, creating an inspiring atmosphere of ideas, energy, and community. […]