Authors: Cindy Feng, Ellen Sweeney Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Abstract: Breast cancer is a major public health concern, and modifiable health behaviors such as sleep quality and physical activity may influence risk. This study examined the associations between self-reported sleep trouble, sleep duration, and physical activity with breast cancer incidence in Read more about The Association of Sleep Trouble and Physical Inactivity with Breast Cancer Risk in Nova Scotia: Evidence from the Atlantic PATH Cohort[…]

Authors: Aleksandra Budarick, Cheryl Hubley-Kozey, Linda Li, Olga Theou, William Stanish Journal: Musculoskeletal Care Objectives: To evaluate the quality and types of care individuals with mild‐to‐moderate knee osteoarthritis receive in the Canadian Maritime provinces, and determine associations with demographic, social, and patient‐reported factors. Methods: Individuals with knee osteoarthritis were invited to complete a healthcare quality survey Read more about Quality of Non‐Surgical and Non‐Pharmacological Knee Osteoarthritis Care in the Maritimes[…]

Authors: François Lagacé, Farhan Mahmood, Santina Conte, Lorena Mija, Amina Moustaquim-Barrette, Jonathan LeBeau, Alyson McKenna, Mahan Maazi, Johnny Hanna, Alexandra Kelly, Raquel Lazarowitz, Elham Rahme, Travis Hrubeniuk, Ellen Sweeney, Ivan Litvinov. Journal: Current Oncology Background: Skin cancer prevention relies on effective sun safety practices. Previous studies have shown that LGBTQ+ individuals exhibit lower sunscreen use Read more about Investigating Skin Cancer Risk and Sun Safety Practices Among LGBTQ+ Communities in Canada[…]

Authors: Vanessa DeClercq, Robyn J. Wright, Jacob Nearing, and Morgan G.I. Langille Journal: Scientific Reports Abstract: This study aimed to assess the association between the oral microbiome, age, and frailty. Data and saliva samples were obtained from male and female participants aged 35–70 years (n = 1357). Saliva samples were analysed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing and differences in Read more about Oral microbial signatures associated with age and frailty in Canadian adults[…]

Authors: Maartje Basten, Kuan-Yu Pan, Lonneke A. vanTuijl, Alexander deGraeff, Joost Dekker, Adriaan W.Hoogendoorn, Femke Lamers, Adelita V. Ranchor, Roel Vermeulen, Lützen Portengen, Adri C. Voogd, Jessica Abell, Philip Awadalla, Aartjan T.F. Beekman, Ottar Bjerkeset, Andy Boyd, Yunsong Cui, Philipp Frank, Henrike Galenkamp, Bert Garssen, Sean Hellingman, Martijn Huisman, Anke Huss, Melanie R. Keats, Almar A.L. Read more about Psychosocial factors, health behaviors and risk of cancer incidence: Testing interaction and effect modification in an individual participant data meta-analysis[…]

Authors: LonnekeA. van Tuijl, Maartje Basten, Kuan‐Yu Pan, Roel Vermeulen, Lützen Portengen, Alexander de Graeff, Joost Dekker, Mirjam I. Geerlings, Adriaan Hoogendoorn, Femke Lamers, Adri C. Voogd, Jessica Abell, Philip Awadalla, Aartjan T.F. Beekman, Ottar Bjerkeset, Andy Boyd, |Yunsong Cui, Philipp Frank, Henrike Galenkamp, Bert Garssen, Sean Hellingman, Martijn Huisman, Anke Huss, Trynke R. de Jong, Read more about Depression, Anxiety, and the Risk of Cancer: An Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis[…]

Authors: François Lagacé, Bibi Nuzha Noorah, Santina Conte, Lorena Alexandra Mija, Jasmine Chang, Leila Cattelan, Jonathan LeBeau, Joël Claveau, Irina Turchin, Wayne Gulliver, Robert Gniadecki, Elena Netchiporouk, Wilson H. Miller Jr., Thomas G. Salopek, Elham Rahme, Sandra Peláez, and Ivan V. Litvinov. Journal: Cancers Abstract Background: The incidence of cutaneous melanoma (CM) is increasing at an alarming rate in Canada and elsewhere around the world. Significant regional differences Read more about Assessing Skin Cancer Risk Factors, Sun Safety Behaviors and Melanoma Concern in Atlantic Canada: A Comprehensive Survey Study[…]