Category: Health

The findings, based on data from nearly 280,000 young people aged 11, 13, and 15 across 44 countries, highlight a growing crisis in adolescent well-being, with girls and economically disadvantaged adolescents being the hardest hit. “Adolescents today are facing unprecedented challenges in their social environments,” said Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, “with potentially […]

On November 8, 2024, a significant funding initiative was announced to support the development of innovative treatments for knee osteoarthritis (OA). Ministers Peter Burke for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment, and Patrick O’Donovan for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science, revealed a €4.6 million grant for the RestOAre project, marking the first award under […]

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been a subject of heated debate for decades. With concerns ranging from environmental impact to health risks, GMOs often find themselves at the center of controversy. But when it comes to the question of whether GMOs are bad for human health, science paints a different picture than what is commonly […]

Introduction Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals”, continue to pose a significant public health risk, according to the landmark EU Draghi Report. These synthetic chemicals are known for their persistence in the environment and the human body, leading to growing concerns about their long-term effects on health and ecosystems. The […]

Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, was speaking during a press briefing on emergencies in the occupied Palestinian territory and Lebanon, but also in war-ravaged Sudan and beyond. She also upheld the critical role of UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA in Gaza, and appealed for peace. “We urgently call for immediate […]

Dublin is facing a crack cocaine crisis, a new drug epidemic that is quickly replacing heroin as the substance of choice for many addicts. As the use of crack cocaine becomes more widespread, it is reshaping the landscape of addiction in the city, affecting vulnerable communities and putting increasing pressure on social services. With frontline […]

According to a 2021 global survey, more than one-third of responding health institutions reported at least one ransomware attack in the preceding year, and a third among them reported paying a ransom. Ransomware attacks are a form of cyberattacks, in which a malicious actor “takes over” or “locks” files on a single computer or an […]

Thursday, 7 November 2024 News Release Countries pledge to act on childhood violence affecting some 1 billion children 7 November 2024, Bogotá — More than 100 governments today made historic commitments to end childhood violence, including nine pledging to ban corporal punishment – an issue that affects 3 out of every 5 children regularly in their […]

Dublin, Ireland — Overcrowding continues to plague Ireland’s National Health Service (HSE), with more than 500 patients left waiting on trolleys for hospital beds. As the winter months approach, hospitals are facing severe strain, with University Hospital Limerick (UHL) alone accounting for 108 of the 549 patients waiting on trolleys nationwide. This ongoing crisis highlights […]