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Many women unaware of own cholesterol
Many Irish women over the age of 45 are unaware of their cholesterol number, despite high cholesterol being a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is responsible for 50% of all female deaths in this country. According to a new survey of over 500 adults, which was carried out in... Read more →
Chronic fatigue expert to talk in Ireland
A leading international expert on the condition ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), is to give two talks to members of the public later this month. ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) affects around 12,000 people in Ireland and symptoms can include overwhelming exhaustion, joint pain, musc... Read more →
Many unaware obesity is as bad as smoking
Obesity can reduce life expectancy as much as smoking, but most people are unaware of this, a new study has shown. In fact throughout Europe, there are widespread misconceptions about obesity and the damage it can cause. The study, Obesity: An underestimated threat, involved over 14,000 people in ... Read more →
70,000 screened for diabetic eye disease
Over 70,000 people with diabetes have had their eyes screened as part of Diabetic Retina Screen (the National Diabetic Retinal Screening Programme), since it began in 2013. The aim of this programme is to prevent vision problems and blindness due to the eye disease, diabetic retinopathy, which is a... Read more →
Long-term depression ups stroke risk
People with long-term depression have an increased risk of suffering a stroke, a new study suggests. Furthermore, this risk of stroke may remain for some time even if symptoms of depression are reduced. US researchers looked at over 16,100 people aged 50 and older who took part in a 12-year study ... Read more →
1 in 5 will develop heart failure
One in every five people in developed countries is expected to develop heart failure despite the fact that this condition is largely preventable, experts have warned. Heart failure is a potentially life-threatening condition which leads to the heart being unable to pump enough blood around the body... Read more →
Irish women having kids later in life
The proportion of women in Ireland giving birth for the first time in their 40s is higher than the EU average, new figures have shown. According to the figures released by Eurostat, overall, women giving birth for the first time here are slightly older than the EU average. Currently, the majority o... Read more →
Poor services for people with Crohn's and colitis
Around 20,000 Irish people are affected by Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, yet public awareness of these conditions remains low and services for those affected are often inadequate, a major new report has shown. Crohn's and ulcerative colitis are known collectively as inflammatory bowel dis... Read more →
Ireland's population to hit 5.3M by 2060
Ireland's population is expected to grow to 5.3 million people between now and 2060, according to a new European report. During the same period, the average life expectancy for Irish men will increase from 79 years to 85 years, while women's life expectancy will increase from 83 years to 89 years. ... Read more →
Hay fever a major trigger for asthma
With hay fever seasons already in full swing, people with asthma are being reminded that hay fever is a major trigger for their condition. Some 80% of people with asthma also suffer with hay fever and pharmacists are warning those affected to be aware of allergens and to always have their inhaler c... Read more →
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