Another October has come to a close and so has the international Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the disease while gathering funds for research, treatments and diagnosis. It is Read more…
Ireland’s Coughing Crisis: As a result of the coughing crisis, many articles reported earlier this week that coughing medicines were running out. However, people can make a homemade remedy to treat their coughs alternatively. “Calpol Read more…
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]ovid-19 has had a massive impact on everyone, but some people have been affected in more serious and harmful ways than others.
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s universities open once more and college life returns to normal, An Garda Síochána have launched their “Rise above the influence” campaign. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness, particularly among first year students, Read more…
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]very evening, as the sky turns dark and the wind becomes bitter, Jenny looks out of her living room window to see her son playing outside. She knows he will have to come inside sooner Read more…
Methadone clinics have been in Ireland since 1998. Their patients are still facing the same stigma as those who attended the clinics 22 years ago. Read more…
The Methadone Treatment Protocol (MTP) has been in Ireland since 1998. The patients of these methadone clinics are still facing the same stigma as those who attended the clinics 22 years ago.
Some people with Covid-19 will have symptoms that linger or recur for weeks or months after their initial recovery, this is known as long covid. Read more…
problems aren’t miraculously solved when you tell someone how you’re feeling Read more…
The woman’s comments about how a ketogenic diet could cure cancer were found to be extremely controversial by social media users. Read more…
Syphilis cases are increasing to record levels in Ireland according to the HSE. The STI can be treated with antibiotics and caught by getting a blood test. Read more…
Over a hundred GPs attended the meeting to discuss how abortion services would be implemented in Ireland. During the meeting, 50 GPs walked out. Read more…
People in Ireland with a disability can now work more if they wish and keep their benefits such as disability allowance and medical card. Read more…
University life, with all it’s merits, will statistically spike the vast majority of our anxiety levels at some point. With the ever darkening days of winter also slowly consuming us, it may feel that anxiety is closer to our front door than ever.
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Athlone IT worked with Hotpress, Lyon’s tea and Pieta House on a mental health campaign creating seveal illustrations depicting mental health issues. Read more…
Roisin Maguire looks into how we can use essential oils to our advantage in our everyday lives. Read more…
Eoin Harte discusses the do’s and don’ts when it comes to supplements. Read more…
The introduction of VAT on food supplements has caused upset with the Revenue amongst health food shops and some calling it a “tax on the elderly.” Read more…
Pharmacists warn people of the effects of using antibiotics for common illnesses like the cold, on which they have no effect. Read more…
Irish drinkers level of alcohol consumption can lead to serious health problems new research fro Drinkaware finds. Read more…
Neuroscientists were successful in getting paralysed patients walking again after using electrical stimulation on the spine. Read more…
There will be a record of patients on trolleys this winter warns the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) as hospitals wait until Spring to receive more beds. Read more…
Many people have flocked to using anabolic steroids to achieve their goals but are unaware of the side effects that come along with using these substances. While they can be used to build muscle and decrease body fat, they are certainly not healthy for the user, especially if the user is not well educated on how to use them. Read more…
Finding a quality assured cannabis provider is causing a delay for specific patients receiving treatment under the medicinal access programme. Read more…
‘Top-Ups’ were one of the Oireachtas Committee report’s recommendations on how to tackle the current vacancy crisis in the psychiatric nursing workforce. Read more…