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Image source: Fertility First IVF Centre (2024). Alcohol and Fertility: What you need to know Alcohol consumption is common. It is highly normalized in society, particularly in social settings or celebrations. This behaviour persists despite international health organizations classifying alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, where “no level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health” (WHO, 2023). As a member of the SHEA Lab, I have been able to expand my knowledge surrounding a

Postsecondary institutions require targeted resources and training to better understand and implement effective alcohol policies. Building on the research findings from our 2023 Campus Alcohol Policy Project (CAPP), this FREE new online tool extends the reach of our work on campus alcohol policy to the 400+ postsecondary institutions across Canada. This tool incorporates interactive scoring and real-time feedback on policy strengths and weaknesses. Implementation of the tool

If you’ve spent even a little time on TikTok, you’ve probably noticed how quickly skincare “glow-up” trends take over. One week it’s beef tallow routines, the next it’s slugging, ice facials, or cryotherapy treatments promising tighter, clearer, more youthful skin. But what does the science actually support? Let’s start with beef tallow, which has been trending as a “natural” and cheaper moisturizer. Russell et al. (2024) conducted a scoping review looking at how compatible t

On January 14th, 2026, our community gathered for a watch party of The Nature of Things episode titled Proof: The New Science of Alcohol . This 45-minute program presents the latest scientific findings from researchers across Canada, the U.S., and the U.K., while also exploring the cultural and historical aspects of alcohol. Our local community in Antigonish, Dr. Thompson, and students from the Substance Use and Health in Emerging Adulthood (SHEA) Lab, who are actively invol

As a university student you have to balance so much: living on your own for the first time, juggling schoolwork, social events, managing...