AllerGen in the News
Review local, national and international media coverage by year:
2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010
AllerGen, affiliated researchers and the authors of AllerGen research papers: 1) are not responsible for errors or misinterpretations of their research and/or research findings committed by media outlets who report on these, and 2) do not necessarily endorse or agree with the editorial or third-party opinions expressed in this coverage.
2020
COVID-19: Reduced air pollution key to flattening Metro Vancouver’s curve
The Province, 6-April-2020
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Toronto Star, 6-April-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Early Antibiotics Could Influence Pediatric Asthma Risk
MD Magazine, 4-April-2020
Featured researcher: CHILD
Maternal depression could lead to lowered immunity in infants
Healio, 3-April-2020
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Wildfire service, researchers warn of dangers of smoke during coronavirus pandemic
CTV, 31-March-2020
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
UBC researchers warn of dangers of air pollution during COVID-19 outbreak
UBC News, 30-March-2020
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
U of A health policy expert aims to cure COVID-19 ‘infodemic’
Folio, 30-March-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Chiropractors told to remove posts claiming they boost immune system and prevent COVID-19
CBC, 30-March-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
To help flatten the curve, let’s clean our air
Globe & Mail, 27-March-2020
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Anaphylaxis and Lack of Epinephrine Use in Young Kids
Allergic Living, 27-March-2020
Featured researcher: M. Ben-Shoshan
Stress in pregnancy affects immunity of unborn child
Business Daily, 25-March-2020
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
WhatsApp becoming a vehicle for coronavirus pseudoscience
Globe & Mail, 25-March-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Alberta talk radio host deletes tweet with false claim that there’s a 100% cure for coronavirus
CBC, 22-March-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Now more than ever, we must fight misinformation. Trust in science is essential
Globe & Mail, 20-March-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Pregnancy Depression Associated With Lower Immunity in Infants
PsychCongress, 13-March-2020
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
There Is No Cure for COVID-19, No Matter What the Internet Says
Healthline, 13-March-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Vancouver Weekly, 10-March-2020
Featured researcher: P. Mandhane
Pre & Postnatal Maternal Mental Health Issues Can Weaken Babies’ Immunity, Study Shows
Babygaga, 7-March-2020
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Maternal Depression Can Affect The Child’s Immune System
International Business Times, 5-March-2020
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Why losing weight isn’t the right reason to adopt a healthier lifestyle
Folio, 5-March-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Calgary clinic ‘leveraging fear’ with claim supplement helps prevent COVID-19, health expert says
CBC, 4-March-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Are antibiotics a recipe for obesity in childhood?
Health 24, 4-March-2020
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Mom’s Mental Health During Pregnancy Tied to Baby’s Immunity
PsychCentral, 4-March-2020
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Depression during pregnancy can compromise infants’ immune systems
Consumer Affairs, 4-March-2020
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Psychological Conditions in Mother Impact Gut Immunity in Infants
MD Magazine, 4-March-2020
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
STUDY: FREQUENT USE OF CLEANING PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE RISK OF CHILDHOOD ASTHMA
EWG Children’s Health, 2-March-2020
Featured researcher: CHILD
Sniffles and itchy eyes in winter? It could be allergies.
Global News, 1-March-2020
Featured researcher: A. Ellis
‘A desperate act’: Imperial Tobacco Canada under fire for ‘misinformation’ ad campaign
CBC, 29-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Common diseases may be communicable through microbiome, says UBC researcher
Ubyssey, 29-February-2020
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
UM News, 28-February-2020
Featured researcher: M. Azad, A. Kozyrskyj, S. Turvey
Caulfield has hope for critical thinking in the age of misinformation
Real Agriculture, 24-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Alberta’s switch to biosimilar drugs may pose legal challenges for doctors
Folio, 24-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
6 Health Myths That Aren’t Worth Your Time
Chatelaine, 24-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Canadians worry too much about violent death, not enough about cancer: poll
Global News, 23-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Common Cleaning Products May Put Infants at Risk for Asthma
Healthline, 18-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Takaro, J. Parks
Les bébés exposés régulièrement aux produits nettoyants plus à risque de souffrir d’asthme
ICI-Radio Canada, 18-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Takaro, J. Parks
Possible asthma risk from cleaning products
CBC’s The National, 18-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Takaro, J. Parks
Babies frequently exposed to cleaning products at higher risk of asthma: study
CBC, 18-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Takaro, J. Parks
Kids exposed to household cleaners as newborns more likely to get asthma: B.C. study
Victoria News, 18-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Takaro, J. Parks
Babies frequently exposed to cleaning products at higher risk of asthma: study
National Post, 18-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Takaro, J. Parks
Exposing Babies to Cleaning Sprays Linked to Childhood Asthma
Allergic Living, 18-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Takaro, J. Parks
Do detergents cause childhood asthma?
Daily Mail, 18-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Takaro, J. Parks
Cleaning products linked to children’s asthma
Times, 18-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Takaro, J. Parks
KIDS living in clean homes are more likely to get asthma, experts have warned
Irish Sun, 18-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Takaro, J. Parks
CLEANING PRODUCTS LINKED TO CHILDHOOD ASTHMA, STUDY FINDS
Independent, 18-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Takaro, J. Parks
Infants exposed to cleaning supplies more susceptible to asthma, study finds
CTV, 18-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Takaro, J. Parks
Babies’ Exposure to Household Cleaning Products Tied to Later Asthma Risk
US News & World Report, 18-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Takaro, J. Parks
Living near major roads may cause dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis
The Guardian, 10-February-2020
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: How did I get Parkinson’s?
GlobalNews, 5-February-2020
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Gwyneth Paltrow says Goop doesn’t give advice, calls backlash ‘bullsh*t’
GlobalNews, 5-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
U of Manitoba breast milk researcher wins $6.5M grant to ‘take a deep view of milk’
CBC, 5-February-2020
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Improving global health through breast milk
U Manitoba News, 4-February-2020
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Who’s Afraid of Gwyneth Paltrow and Goop?
New York Times, 3-February-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Can You ‘Catch’ Cancer or Obesity from Other People?
Science Times, 29-January-2020
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Living near major traffic corridors increases risk of Parkinson’s, dementia, MS: UBC study
Richmond News, 29-January-2020
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
“Non-communicable diseases” may be transmissible after all
Innovation Origins, 28-January-2020
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Alberta health advocates alarmed by anti-vaxx documentary screened in theatres, libraries
CBC, 28-January-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, MS
New York Post, 28-January-2020
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Good view of the traffic from your home? Increased risk of Parkinson’s and dementia too
New Daily, 25-January-2020
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
‘Complete nonsense’: Expert warns against Gwyneth Paltrow’s Netflix show
CTV, 24-January-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Antibiotics might be causing childhood obesity
Ask Health, 23-January-2020
Featured researcher: M. Azad
UBC study links living near highways to risk of neurological disorders
Vancouver Sun, 23-January-2020
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Who Really Shines in the Goop Glow?
Wall Street Journal, 22-January-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Are Antibiotics a Recipe for Obesity in Childhood?
US News & World Report, 22-January-2020
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Windsor Star, 17-January-2020
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Obesity, heart disease, and diabetes may be communicable
UBC News, 17-January-2020
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Soda may cause dependency on artificial sweetener, unwanted compound buildup
Daily Bruin, 17-January-2020
Featured researcher: M. Azad
Judicial appeals on vaccination can create false idea that science itself is up for debate
Globe & Mail, 17-January-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Hidden cameras capture misinformation, fundraising tactics used by anti-vaxx movement
CBC, 17-January-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Science, 16-January-2020
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Discover, 16-January-2020
Featured researcher: B. Finlay
Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘Goop Lab’ on Netflix is a sleazy infomercial for her pseudoscience empire
The Conversation, 12-January-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
To win the fight against health and wellness bunk, we must leave the post-truth era in the past
Globe & Mail, 3-January-2020
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield