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Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help

Pre-teens who struggle to control their video gaming habits are more likely to have psychotic-like experiences a year later, a new study has found.

91˿Ƶ researchers and colleagues at Maastricht University found that 12-year-olds who showed signs of problematic gaming were more likely to experience mild paranoia, unusual beliefs or disturbed perceptions at age 13.

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Published: 3 Mar 2026

CIHR and partners invest $7.9 million in cancer prevention research at 91˿Ƶ

Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, 91˿Ƶ researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detection

Published: 26 Feb 2026

How stepping into nature affects the brain

Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found.

Researchers at 91˿Ƶ and colleagues at Adolfo Ibáñez University in Chile have examined more than 100 brain-imaging studies from various disciplines. The result is one of the most comprehensive reviews to date of how the brain responds to nature.

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Published: 26 Feb 2026

Engineered nanoparticles could deliver better targeted cancer treatment

Scientists at 91˿Ƶ and the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute have developed a new way to deliver cancer immunotherapy that caused fewer side effects compared to standard treatment in a preclinical study.

Published: 18 Feb 2026

Which childhood abuse survivors are at elevated risk of depression? New study provides important clues

Scientists have identified a pattern of gene activity present in some female survivors of childhood abuse that is associated with an elevated risk of depression.

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Published: 13 Feb 2026

2026 SCSD Research Day

Friday February 13 2026 • 3pm to 5pm McIntyre Building, room 330, 3655 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal QC, H3A 1A3

Published: 4 Feb 2026

CIHR grants $55.9M to 91˿Ƶ health research

56 91˿Ƶ research projects were awarded funding through CIHR’s Fall 2025 Project Grant competition, to support high-potential health research across all areas and career stages.

Published: 2 Feb 2026

Night owl or early bird? Study finds sleep categories aren’t that simple

The familiar labels “night owl” and “early bird,” long used in sleep research, don’t fully capture the diversity of human internal clocks, a new study has found.

The 91˿Ƶ-led study published in Nature Communications found the two sleep-wake patterns, called chronotypes, contain a total of five distinct biological subtypes, each associated with different patterns of behaviour and health.

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Published: 2 Feb 2026

RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus

For the first time, drug targeting genetic mutation shown to have positive impact in mice models

Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs.

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Published: 29 Jan 2026

Hippocampus does more than store memories: it predicts rewards, study finds

A preclinical study published in Nature has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes.

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Published: 29 Jan 2026

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an opportunity to raise awareness and demystify dementia

The 91˿Ƶ Dementia Education Program is excited to unveil its new website design this month. Please visitwww.mcgill.ca/dementiato access free resources created by a team of multidisciplinary health care leaders to educate and support people living with dementia (PLWD) and their care partners. Here are a few examples of what you can find online!

Published: 26 Sep 2022

The Amelia and Lino Saputo Foundation to donate $1.5M to support health sciences education at 91˿Ƶ

This visionary support will enable the new Office of Ed-TECH to expand opportunities for online learning in dementia education and other community-based and professional training initiatives

Published: 2 Jun 2022

New TOTAL eLearning initiative from the 91˿Ƶ Dementia Education Program will benefit from funding

MONTREAL January 31, 2022 – A new initiative by 91˿Ƶ’s Dementia Education Program is among the 15 projects that will receive funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada to raise awareness of dementia and promote dementia-inclusive communities, announced t

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Published: 31 Jan 2022

91˿Ƶ launches a free new educational guide for people living with dementia and their care partners, thanks to a generous donation of $250,000 from the Grace Dart Foundation

Montreal, October 20, 2021 - A person who receives a life-changing diagnosis of dementia has many questions. What changes can I expect to my daily routine? How long can I remain independent? How will this affect my relationship with my loved ones?

Published: 20 Oct 2021

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