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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Building a diverse and robust training pipeline

Making sport and recreation more inclusive

Novel detection methods, new vaccine research, and Inuit leadership are tackling a persistent disease in the Far North—tuberculosis

Heatwave heroes: crafting health safeguards for all in an era of turbulent temperatures

Early childhood screen use may impact adolescent sexual health

Supporting people with disabilities in pregnancy

Indigenous voices take the lead to improve health outcomes for Indigenous youth

Connecting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth through sports

Fighting antimicrobial resistance through the integrated approach of One Health

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

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