WITH the summer heatwave arriving, you may want to spend more time outside with your little one. But this comes with the risk of mosquito bites, and you might not know what to do if your toddler or … [+2173 chars]
Humans are famously social animals. But they are not alone in their tendency to team up with other individuals of the same species (conspecifics) to reach their goals. In fact, herds of mammals, floc… [+4570 chars]
Brought to you by Atlantia Clinical Trials. If you suspect your memory is not as sharp as it used to be, a Cork-based nutrition company is offering confidential help to find out what’s going on and … [+1809 chars]
Summary of findings Alcohol consumption, including at low levels, was observationally associated with higher brain iron in multiple basal ganglia regions. There was some evidence supporting a causal… [+11551 chars]
BY the time nine months rolls around, most women are just about ready to do anything to welcome their baby sooner. And while you may have heard of some tips to bring on labour, experts have reveale… [+4456 chars]
The loss of the male sex chromosome as men age leads to earlier death and could help explain why they do not live as long as women, new research has suggested. According to the study, the loss of th… [+2206 chars]
A drug used in the clinical treatment of angina symptoms also has an anti-inflammatory effect and reduces atherosclerotic plaques in blood vessels - thereby reducing the risk of heart attack or strok… [+2407 chars]
THE Covid-19 pandemic is "not nearly over" and there could be a flu surge at the same time as a new virus wave this winter, an expert has warned. The HSE's Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry warne… [+2837 chars]
Now Riverstick foodie hub The Gourmet Grocer is planning another tasty evening where you can taste the best wines of summer paired with some mouthwatering snacks. The next Wines Made for Summer tast… [+711 chars]
What is that one flavouring ingredient that is indispensable to any meal? No prizes for guessing, of course, it's salt. You may include or exclude any other seasoning, even chilli, but salt? No way. … [+2857 chars]
People who frequently eat fruit are more likely to report greater positive mental well-being and are less likely to report symptoms of depression than those who do not, according to new research from… [+3488 chars]
Using skin biopsy samples, investigators found that patients with severe COVID-19 had clots in small venous and arterial blood vessels in skin that appears normal. This was not seen in the skin of pa… [+4007 chars]
