DCU News
Outbreak of mumps reported in DCU
Three cases of the mumps have been reported in DCU over the last three weeks. Read more…
Health
Food
Building Bulk
Eoin Harte discusses the do’s and don’ts when it comes to supplements. Read more…
Health
VAT introduced on food supplements
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…
Health
Pharmacists warn against the overuse of antibiotics
Pharmacists warn people of the effects of using antibiotics for common illnesses like the cold, on which they have no effect. Read more…
Health
Irish drinkers are at high health risk
Irish drinkers level of alcohol consumption can lead to serious health problems new research fro Drinkaware finds. Read more…
Health
Paralysed patients walk again after electrical stimulation
Neuroscientists were successful in getting paralysed patients walking again after using electrical stimulation on the spine. Read more…
Health
Medical professionals warn that there will be a record number of patients on trolleys this winter
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…
National News
Over 1,600 children waiting over a year for a psychologist appointment
The figures show that 6,340 children were waiting to receive an appointment with a psychologist by the end of August this year, and that 1,607 children had been on the waiting list for over a year. 109 of these particular children were under the age of four. Read more…
Health
Why roids aren’t all the rage
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…
Lifestyle
Staying fit during the festive season
Joshua Freeman gives us his tips on how to stay fit during the festive season. Read more…
Lifestyle
MDMA to meaning
The problem with drug use in general, but particularly with MDMA, is that it’s the easy way out. It’s selfish. It involves no personal responsibility. It’s cheating your future self out of happiness. It’s denying yourself something profoundly beautiful. Read more…
Health
Irish patients will not be given medicinal cannabis until government find quality assured supplier
Finding a quality assured cannabis provider is causing a delay for specific patients receiving treatment under the medicinal access programme. Read more…
Articles
Dealing with the setback of an injury
If you’re an active person it is more likely than not that you have experienced one or more injuries in your lifetime. Read more…
National News
PrEP accessibility may increase
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA\0 want to provide a HIV preventative drug for free to at risk patients with medical cards. Read more…
News
Protestors march for Sláintecare
Hundred’s of Still Wanting Health campaign marched for Sláintecare. Read more…
DCU News
DCU and the Irish Heart Foundation team up to introduce a new physical activity programme
DCU and the Irish Heart Foundation team up to move 200,000 teens to the right path. Read more…
Budget 2019
BUDGET 2019: Health
Mental health funding will see the total funding increase to €1 billion, an increase of 9 per cent. Read more…
Food
Cooking in college: a guide for beginners
So in order to save some pennies and prevent the onset of the dreaded “freshers’ 15,” we have compiled a list of websites that will cater to both the culinary novice and the certified foodie alike. Read more…
Features
A shortage of horsepower
Undocumented horses and ponies cost the State €4.5 million a year Read more…
Articles
The severity of period pains
For most girls their period can be a bit of a hindrance, making them cramp up, break out or bloat. But for some, it can disable them from their everyday life.
Lifestyle
Determining the difference between dry scalp and dandruff
While winter weather can cause many issues with drying our skin and scalp, sometimes there can be more a serious problem causing the discomfort. Read more…
Articles
The rise of students and sunbeds
Rachel Farrell explores the apparent rise of students hitting the tanning beds and issues arising from it. Read more…
Articles
Beating the Christmas binge
The reality is that ‘new year new me’ is much easier said than done. The aftermath of excessive alcohol, greasy food and too many selection boxes can come back to smack us right in the face (or double chins). Rachael Martin shares her top tips for kickstarting a healthy lifestyle. Read more…
Lifestyle
Hygge: The Danish way of living
Amy Rohu tells us about the Danish concept of ‘hygge’ and how you can apply it to your daily life to boost your well being Read more…
Articles
Basics behind bulking and cutting
We live in a world where anything and everything is possible thanks to social media and the immediacy of sources and information on any given topic. An area that appears to be building up strength by Read more…