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Mums encouraged to breastfeed
The evidence in relation to the health benefits of breastfeeding ‘is now stronger than ever', the HSE has said. It is highlighting the importance of breastfeeding as part of World Breastfeeding Week, which runs until August 7. Research indicates that children who are not breastfed have an in... Read more →
Vitamin D supplements advised for all in winter
Experts recommend move from October to March for healthy bones, teeth, muscles People are being urged to consider taking a vitamin supplement in the winter months to ensure they get enough vitamin D. In a raft of new guidance an English health watchdog, Public Health England, (PHE) said vita... Read more →
Raw eggs safe for pregnant women to eat, says UK safety committee
Report from advisory committee states there is ‘very low’ risk of salmonella from eggs Raw eggs are safe for pregnant women to eat, a UK safety committee has recommended. A report from the advisory committee on the microbiological safety of food states there is “very low&rd... Read more →
Human nose can help kill superbugs, research claims
Scientists have discovered a microbe in some noses that can kill dangerous bacteria Scientists have found a new weapon in the fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs and it comes from an unlikely source: the human nose. Researchers have discovered a microbe living in some people’s... Read more →
Dogs reduce stress in families with autism
Owning a dog significantly reduces stress levels among families who have a child with autism, a new study has found. Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a biological disorder of the brain that impairs communication and social skills. Signs can include an absence of eye contact,... Read more →
Jump in first-time callers to rape helpline
Almost 12,000 people contacted the national helpline of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) last year, a new report has shown. According to the DRCC's Annual Report 2015, over 5,900 of these were first-time contacts - a 16% increase when compared to 2014. Around three in four callers to the ... Read more →
Blood disorders cost Europe billions
The cost of treating people with blood cancers is much higher than the cost associated with treating many other types of cancers, two new studies have revealed. According to the findings, the cost of treating one patient with blood cancer is around twice as high than the average cost of treating pa... Read more →
First double hand transplant in UK
The first person in the UK to undergo a double hand transplant has said it is ‘better than a lottery win'. Chris King (57) from Doncaster in England is only the second person in the UK to have undergone a hand transplant and is the first to have undergone a double hand transplant. A team fro... Read more →
Health budgets 'completely unrealistic' - IHCA
Health budgets have ‘consistently been set at completely unrealistic levels' in recent years, hospital consultants have claimed. According to the Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA), hospital and mental health services have not been provided with adequate funding, which has resulted... Read more →
Children struggling with parental separation
Parental separation is a source of major anxiety for children, however the legal processes involved in separation, such as family courts and custody arrangements, are not child-centred and this can increase the distress of young people, the ISPCC has warned. Launching its Annual Report 2015, t... Read more →
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