Category: Health

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced the expansion of the ‘Early Talk Boost’ programme, a targeted intervention designed to address language delays among young children. The initiative will grow this month with the recruitment of up to 50 additional tutors, extending its reach to more early learning and care settings nationwide. […]

Protein is everywhere nowadays. From yogurt to breakfast cereal, bread to pasta or even chocolate bars, the obsession with making sure we get enough protein has seemingly taken over our diets. This push for protein has even started to trickle down to children, with parents now worrying their kids aren’t getting enough of it. While […]

Leading scientists and medical experts have strongly rejected President Donald Trump’s recent assertion that paracetamol (acetaminophen), commonly known as Tylenol, taken during pregnancy may be linked to autism in children. The claim, made without supporting evidence, has sparked concern among healthcare professionals and researchers worldwide. “There is no credible scientific basis for this claim,” said […]

A major new analysis is drawing fresh attention to the possible links between gestational diabetes and long-term brain health in both mothers and their children. The review, which combined data from 48 studies conducted over nearly 50 years, suggests that diabetes during pregnancy may have effects that extend well beyond childbirth, influencing memory, learning and […]

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced funding for a landmark investment to revolutionise how scientific evidence and research is synthesised and delivered to policymakers in the UK and worldwide. Mobilising evidence through artificial intelligence (AI) and user-informed synthesis (METIUS) is a new infrastructure. It aims to harness cutting-edge AI to dramatically improve the speed, […]

A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood – and no, it’s not Viagra. It’s propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that’s now making its way into dressing rooms, award ceremonies and even first dates. At red carpet events this year, actors Kristen Bell, Rachel Sennott and Natasha Rothwell all […]

DUBLIN — Marking World Alzheimer’s Day on Sunday, Minister for Older People Kieran O’Donnell underscored the importance of dementia inclusion and community support as part of Ireland’s broader commitment to brain health and ageing with dignity. This year’s theme, “Ask About Dementia, Ask About Alzheimer’s,” encourages public engagement, education, and empathy for those affected by […]

At the end of our conversation, Nathan (a pseudonym) kept repeating, almost to himself: “Perhaps we should have done more. Perhaps we could have done more. Perhaps there was something we could have done about the camp itself. About the dogs. We kept on hearing the dogs. Every night.” Nathan, a senior surgeon in one […]

Being slightly overweight might not shorten your life, but being very thin might. A large Danish study tracking more than 85,000 adults has found that people with a BMI below 18.5 were nearly three times more likely to die early than those in the middle to upper end of the so-called “healthy” range. The link […]

Two-thirds of people who underwent psilocybin-assisted therapy remained free from depression five years later, according to recent research that offers the first long-term glimpse into the lasting power of psychedelic treatment. The findings, published by researchers at Ohio State University and Johns Hopkins University, followed up participants from a study published in 2021 to track […]