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A new UBC Okanagan study finds TikTok is glamorizing nicotine pouch brands like Zyn, reframing quitting aids as lifestyle symbols among youth and raising major public health concerns.

At UBC Okanagan, Dr. Leanne ten Brinke studies the science of deception. Her latest findings reveal that common “tells” like speech patterns or facial expressions don’t always hold up when spotting a liar, especially in high-stakes situations.

UBCO researchers find that low-carb fasting, like a ketogenic diet, may not have the same effect on all body types.

A simple saliva test can measure insulin levels for early detection of diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes.