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# Research

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First-born children more likely than younger siblings to learn about sex from parents
About one in three stillbirths occur before 28 weeks but are not officially recognised
It's not just for kids - even adults appear to benefit from a regular bedtime, study finds
How Irish researchers will explore Atlantic Ocean over next two years
Anorexia patients hide batteries in sanitary pads to appear heavier while being treated in hospital
Groundbreaking new cancer treatment discovered by Belfast researchers
Over 1.4 billion adults globally at risk of disease from not doing enough physical activity
Being homeless for more than six months can significantly damage children's health - study
Researchers say plastic is 'indispensable' so they're trying to make it more sustainable
No partitions between desks may be 'healthier' for office workers
New research shows 10% of children do not wear seatbelts while travelling on Irish roads
Poor sleep triggers viral loneliness and social rejection, study finds
Out of your league? Study shows most online daters seek more desirable mates
Irish climate scientists are warning that the drought in Dublin is far from over
Sleeping more than eight hours a night increases your mortality risk, study finds
70% of female students in Ireland experience sexual hostility or gender harassment
Irish and US researchers teaming up to help save bees
Irish researchers have developed a 'game-changer' for tired sportspeople
Not drinking alcohol in middle age has been linked to an increased risk of dementia
Why men say they've had more lifetime sexual partners than women
The older you get, the worse at making decisions you may become
Parents with severe trauma in childhood more likely to have children with behavioural problems
People trust science experts more than the government - even when they say outlandish things
Men's testosterone levels largely determined by their childhood environment, study finds
Cambridge scientists went to the bother of finding out more about the sound of a dripping tap
Parasites can even manipulate uninfected animals into doing what they want
Scientists in Waterford find nutritional supplement combo that slows down Alzheimer's disease
Marriage is (literally) good for the heart, new study finds
What makes someone go from being hungry to hangry? Scientists may have found out
Sleeping too much or not enough may have bad effects on health
'Ireland is not a tax haven': Department of Finance dismisses 'tax haven' research findings
Families who remain homeless for over 12 months far more likely to secure social housing
Giving babies extra Vitamin D 'doesn't make their bones any stronger'
One in every five young adult deaths in the US is related to opioids
This is how much exercise is needed to help improve thinking skills
Blackcurrant waste from Ribena production could create 'natural' hair dye
Children who watch extra junk food adverts consume more calories
Can chimpanzee vocalisations reveal the origins of human language? This study found out
Cranberry juice 'doesn't help clear urinary tract infections'
Women who eat fast food and little or no fruit take longer to become pregnant, study finds