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U.S. Tariffs, Arctic security, supply chain, grocery prices on the rise

From the constantly changing landscape around tariffs, Arctic security, the impact on businesses and supply chains to the rising cost of groceries, UM has experts who can give insights and add value to to your story. 

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March is Nutrition Month 

With food prices still a hot topic, UM is ready to help Canadians fuel up without breaking the bank. Whether it’s decoding unit pricing, understanding the science of frozen vs. fresh, or maximizing pantry staples, our experts are available to share their expertise.

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The Tax Season "Helper" Trap

Tax season is stressful, and about 1 in 10 Canadians handle it by handing their login over to a "helpful" friend or family member. It’s a kind gesture, but it actually creates a major security gray zone.

Sharing passwords often violates CRA terms of service and opens the door to serious privacy risks. We have experts from UM available to talk about why helping loved ones shouldn't involve breaking the rules and how to stay safe during Tax Season.

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Media releases and advisories

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    Impact of Permanent Daylight Saving Time on Heart Health

    As British Columbia moves to permanent time this month, three UM experts were available to discuss why "springing forward" is a health risk:

    Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum (Director, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Hospital Research) discussed how the time shift acts as "social jet lag," increasing heart attack risks.

    Dr. Inna Rabinovich-Nikitin (Assistant Professor, Physiology & Pathophysiology): Expert on how circadian disruption impacts heart cell survival and sex-specific differences in cardiovascular health.

    Diana McMillan (Professor, College of Nursing & HSC Clinical Chair): talks about the impact of sleep deprivation on brain function, workplace safety, and "sleep equity."

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    Why Polar Bears Are Visiting Human Camps

    A new study co-authored by Alex Crawford, Assistant Professor Department of Environment and Geography, reveals that polar bear visits to human camps are driven by sea ice levels and proximity, rather than hunger. 

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    UM Experts Weigh in on Mexico Violence

    In the wake of recent unrest in Mexico, UM experts provided critical analysis on the psychological and logistical aftermath for travelers and the tourism industry.

    Kari Duerksen, Assistant Professor of Clinical Health Psychology at UM, spoke about the phenomenon of vacation-related PTSD. She examined how sudden exposure to violence in a recreational setting affects mental health and the long-term psychological impact on those caught in the unrest.

    Dr. Barry Prentice, Professor and Director of UM's Transport Institute (UMTI), discussed the safety of travelers and the broader economic implications of the unrest in Mexico.

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    BBC News: 'We feel it in our bones': Can a machine ever love you?

    "Love has a strong chemical component," says Neil McArthur, Director of the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics at UM, in Winnipeg, Canada. "We really feel it in our bones, in our chemistry." Different parts of the brain are involved in love and brain scans of people in the throes of love have captured this.

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    Global News: Pushing for better abortion access in Manitoba

    For years, advocates and health care providers have called for improved access to abortion care in Manitoba. New research now examines the state of care in the province. Lindsay Larios, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba, discussed her findings on abortion care access in Manitoba.

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    CBC News: Manitoba still faces challenge in curbing measles a year into outbreak: community health prof

    It's been one year since the first measles cases in the latest outbreak were reported in Manitoba — and there's no sign the spread of the highly contagious disease is slowing. "It's obviously signalling that there's still a challenge in Manitoba in addressing those growing number of cases," said Michelle Driedger, Professor at the College of Community and Global Health .

     

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