Just because it’s legal, doesn’t mean it’s safe. Exposure to cannabis – and, specifically, to THC – while in utero leads to heart defects and metabolic limitations likely to result in heart disease and diabetes later in life, according to a Western-led study.
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‘Alarming findings’ warn of cannabis exposure in utero

Just because it’s legal, doesn’t mean it’s safe. Exposure to cannabis – and, specifically, to THC – while in utero leads to heart defects and metabolic limitations likely to result in heart disease and diabetes later in life, according to a Western-led study.

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Western innovation puts charge in smart knee implants

Knee replacement surgery is one of the world’s most common orthopedic procedures, but those implants don’t last forever. Even the latest smart implants wear out, loosen or just fail to meet patient expectations and require surgery.

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Vanin celebrated for dedication on, off field

At 9, Nick Vanin arrived with his family in London, Canada, from Cali, Colombia, with his own ideas about what football was.

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Study: Post-op deaths top HIV, TB, malaria combined

Around the world 4.2 million people die every year within 30 days after surgery – with half of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries, according to a new study. That equals more deaths than from HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria – combined (2.97 million).

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Researchers eye emerald ash borer’s Winnipeg debut

Say what you will about the emerald ash borer and the damage it has wreaked during two decades of munching millions of North American ash trees, you have to admire its cold-weather tenacity.

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Faculty Interdisciplinary Networking

Open to all Western faculty, this event is to encourage dialogue on interdisciplinary collaboration and its relation to innovation. On February 21, join Western's Innovation Ambassadors and fellow faculty from across campus at The Wave.

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Sport Western

March Break and Summer Camps

Sport Western is a premier day camp at Western with options for campers aged 4-18. We offer sport specific and academic based programming, that is both age and skill-appropriate with over 40 different camp options. We strive to challenge all campers in a supportive, inclusive and fun environment.

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Add your voice for #BellLetsTalk Day! Take a pic in front of the billboard on Concrete Beach and tag us to share your story in support of #mentalhealth! #westernu

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Congrats to @westernualumni @LoudLuxury - nominated for four #JUNOS AND performing @TheJUNOAwards in #LdnOnt in March! 🎼 #purpleandproud 

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Let’s stop blaming ourselves for stigmatizing mental health

Stigma is everywhere. We have come a long way in understanding mental illness and addressing the social stigma that affects those who suffer. Stigma is a negative stereotype, in this case about mental health. National and international public education campaigns are helping to bring the topic of mental illness out of the shadows.

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Endnotes

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Wait wait … tell me what you like

No need to wait (or Wait Wait), Lindsay Bodell takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen. right now.

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