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Postnatal depression in men a big issue
Postnatal depression among fathers is a ‘real and significant public health issue', however it is not widely acknowledged and there is little research in this area. According to University College Cork lecturer (UCC), Lloyd Philpott, while there has been a growing awareness about the burden o... Read more →
Irish children getting too many treats
Over 40% of parents in Ireland give their children treat foods, such as crisps and chocolate, at least once a day, new research has found. According to the findings from Safefood, children under the age of five are given the most treats, with 50% getting a treat food ‘at least once a day or m... Read more →
Eye screening in 5th/6th class ending
Optometrists have expressed their disappointment at a decision by the HSE to end routine eye screening of children in fifth and sixth class. According to the Association of Optometrists (AOI), primary school principals have received letters from the HSE advising them that primary school-exit eye sc... Read more →
Coeliac disease - high rate of misdiagnosis
Some 46,000 people are estimated to have coeliac disease in Ireland, however there is a high rate of misdiagnosis among those affected, the Coeliac Society of Ireland has warned. People with coeliac disease are unable to digest gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Symptoms can include ... Read more →
Depression makes COPD symptoms worse
Depression appears to worsen the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. COPD is an umbrella term for a number of chronic lung disorders, including bronchitis and emphysema. It is a progressive, disabling condition caused by a narrowing of the airways. An... Read more →
Irish women need to consume more folic acid
Women of childbearing age in Ireland need to consume higher levels of folic acid in order to reduce the incidence of severe birth defects here, a new report has found. The scientific report has been published by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and it provides a detailed update on folic ... Read more →
Participants needed for tinnitus study
One of the world's largest ever clinical trials into tinnitus is to take place in Dublin and people suffering with the condition are being asked to take part. Tinnitus refers to the perception of sound in the ears, such as ringing or buzzing, when no external sound is present. While many people hav... Read more →
Kids with asthma miss 10 days of school a year
Over 185,000 Irish children aged between one and 14 have asthma and each misses an estimated 10 days of school every year as a result of the disease, the Asthma Society of Ireland (ASI) has said. The ASI is hosting its first Bubble Day on May 3 in an effort to raise funds to create a network of sup... Read more →
450 kids with arthritis on waiting list
Almost 450 children with the painful joint disease, arthritis, are currently waiting to be seen by specialist doctors, Arthritis Ireland (AI) has said. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that causes pain and immobility, ranging from mild to severe. In Ireland around 915,000 people, includin... Read more →
Cyclathon aims to raise money for homelessness
Over 200 people will be getting on bicycles this weekend to raise money for a unique health service provided to homeless people in Dublin. The cyclathon will take place on Dublin's South William Street and will see participants attempting to cycle 3,400km on 20 stationary bikes over a 12-hour perio... Read more →
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