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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he semester one exam period in DCU is coming up. The two week period starts on the January 7th and finishes on the 19th, where over 16,000 students will sit exams.
I feel more afraid walking down dark streets in Dublin late at night than I do in my own apartment when I’m working, Read more…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he effects of climate change can be clearly seen, the most evident effect can be seen in the increased temperature. Temperatures have risen by 0.7oC between 1890-2008 and most significantly by 0.4oC between 1980-2008.
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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[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen you picture a ‘student lifestyle’, the appeal of nights out, student accommodation and freedom springs to mind, but behind the scenes this ‘freedom’ comes at a cost.
In order to combat this issue, a ‘Gender Action Plan’ for Higher Level Education institutes in Ireland has been launched by the government. Read more…
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…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he image of the typical student is associated with heavy books, overdue assignments, spontaneous nights out and little money.
Roisin Maguire looks into how we can use essential oils to our advantage in our everyday lives. Read more…
There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. I truly believe that. 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…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]rtificial intelligence (AI) is a phrase that has been around over 50 years but only now is it taking precedence all over the world.
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]n October 26th, Irish citizens voted to remove blasphemy from article 40 of the Constitution. This means that the government will revoke the law which made it illegal to say something that is offensive to Read more…
The use of party drugs is as rampant as it was during the boom years.
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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…
Direct privision not only dominates headlines, but divides public opinion.
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