University Of Toronto

This study looked at whether eating only during a set window each day (time-restricted eating) can reduce breast cancer risk in women over 50 with metabolic problems like prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. 178 women followed the eating plan for 16 weeks. Researchers measured how wel…

This study tested whether a continuous nerve block (a small tube that delivers numbing medicine for longer) helps people recover better after total knee replacement surgery. 60 adults having their knee replaced as an outpatient took part. The goal was to see if this approach impr…

This study explored whether certain harmful gut bacteria are linked to anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. Researchers analyzed stool samples from 500 adults, including people with these conditions and healthy controls. The goal was to find patterns that could lead to new t…

This study looked at whether patients can freely agree to join a low-risk anesthesia research study on the same day as their surgery. 114 adults scheduled for day surgery were randomly invited to consent either days before or on the day of surgery. After surgery, questionnaires m…

This study tested whether a family history app can help doctors collect and use information about your family's health to make better decisions. Over 600 adults aged 30-69 took part. The goal was to see if the app increases the number of patients with family history recorded in t…

This study looked at how well COVID-19 vaccines work in people with HIV compared to those without HIV. Researchers followed 75 adults aged 55 and older for 48 weeks, taking blood and saliva samples to measure immune responses. The goal was to understand if the vaccine works diffe…

This study looked at how different doses of DHA (an omega-3 from algae oil) affect EPA levels in the blood of healthy vegetarians and vegans. Over 8 weeks, 72 participants took one of six daily DHA doses. Researchers measured blood changes to understand how the body processes the…