Expert Alert - Healthy Halloween Habits

Canadian Institutes of Health Research experts discuss health research for this haunting holiday

ATTENTION: Assignment editors, health, research and science reporters

For immediate release -

2011-31

Ottawa (October 24, 2011) – Halloween is a fun and spooky time for children and many adults. Before your little superheroes and princesses put their costumes on and go trick-or-treating, there are many important tips parents can learn to help make Halloween safe, happy, and healthy!

This Halloween, CIHR-funded researchers are available to discuss various subjects related to the most frightening day of the year!

Experts

First Nations discovery: the healing powers of pumpkins
Dr. Dawn Martin-Hill, CIHR-funded research (Hamilton)

Fighting junk food marketing to kids
Dr. Monique Potvin Kent, CIHR-funded researcher (Ottawa)

Healthy treats and healthy teeth this Halloween!
Dr. Rosamund Harrison, CIHR-funded researcher (Vancouver)
Dr. Robert Schroth, CIHR-funded researcher (Winnipeg)

Bag of goodies! Tips to prevent obesity and diabetes… and road safety for children roaming for candies
Dr. Michael Kramer, Scientific Director, CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (Montreal)

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The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada's health research investment agency. CIHR's mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened Canadian health care system. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to more than 14,100 health researchers and trainees across Canada.

To schedule an interview, please contact:

David Coulombe
CIHR Media Specialist
Office: 613-941-4563
Cell: 613-808-7526
Fax: 613-954-6653
E-mail: mediarelations@cihr-irsc.gc.ca