Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue instead of foreign invaders, such as bacteria. This causes inflammation, which leads to symptoms such as red, swollen and painful joints, according to the Arthritis Foundation.

Universal full day kindergarten will be implemented in British Columbia over the next two years.

A study by The Child and Youth Development Trajectory Research Unit at the University of British Columbia linked data to assess the long term impact of full day kindergarten.

The issue

More than 9 million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes. They suffer a diminished quality of life and the likelihood of complications like heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, amputation and death.

The issue

Although the chances of survival for at-risk babies in developed countries have significantly increased over the past 30 years, they continue to be at-risk for developmental delays due to biological and environmental risk factors.

The issue

BC Statistics estimates that by 2021, roughly 18% of the BC population will be 65 years and over. As more British Columbians reach an age that warrants special assistance from the community, policy makers need evidence to help them best provide that support.