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New approach to treating cystic fibrosis could reduce the need for lung transplants, RCSI study finds
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects around 1,300 children and adults in Ireland.
Irish newspaper coverage of climate change low by European standards and 'predominantly political'
Research found that climate science was generally not contested in Irish reporting.
Measles can cause immune system to become 'more baby-like', study finds
The research found that the measles virus deletes part of the immune system’s memory.
Study that finds footballers are three-and-a-half times more likely to die from dementia '15 years too late'
Ex-Celtic and England striker Chris Sutton has expressed his anger after the report’s release yesterday.
Restaurants with nutritional info on menus serve healthier food
Eateries that share nutritional information on menus were found to have 45% less fat and 60% less salt than those that don’t.
School intervention in sleep may help children get to bed earlier, new study finds
A study of sixth-class pupils found a 21% rise in those going to bed before 11pm after learning more about sleep.
Black carbon from air pollution 'found in placentas'
Air pollution is known to have potentially devastating impacts on children’s health.
Repetitive knocks key to understanding MMA and rugby-related head injuries, Trinity scientists say
The study was undertaken by the Trinity-led concussion research interest group.
Amazon, Microsoft and Intel may be putting world at risk through killer robot developments, study says
The report surveyed major players from the tech sector about their stance on lethal autonomous weapons.
Microplastics found in Arctic and Alps after being carried by wind and snow, scientists warn
The researchers have called for urgent research to assess the health risks of inhalation.
Three cups of coffee a day increases your chances of a migraine, according to new research
One to two caffeinated drinks were reported to have no impact on migraine odds but any more than that increased the likelihood of one occurring.
Researchers call for Irish families to take part in study of controversial weedkiller
The Austrian government recently banned glyphosate products over fears that it could cause cancer.
Climate change happening faster than many animals can adapt, study finds
Meanwhile, Health Minister Simon Harris has launched a public consultation on the impact of climate change on the health sector.
First scientific review of menstrual cups finds they're safe - and leak the same as other sanitary products
Results from 13 studies suggest that 70% of women wanted to continue using menstrual cups once they knew how to use them.
Ireland has third highest weekly hours of 'unpaid work' across EU
A new report found Irish adults spend an average of 16 hours per week caring and 14.5 hours on housework.
Chronic depression: Young people in Ireland worst affected compared to European counterparts
Data for 2014 shows that 4% of Europeans aged 15-24 were chronically depressed.
Arm function restored to paralysed patients as part of groundbreaking Australian study
Two years after the procedure, most participants were able to feed themselves, use tools and handle electronic devices.
Brain disease found in two Australian rugby league players
They said the unnamed subjects were both middle-aged former professionals.
Dogs may have evolved 'puppy dog eyes' to communicate with humans
It turns out dogs have evolved human-like eyebrow muscles.
Fast-food kids' meals have less energy, fat, and salt than full-service restaurants - study
Meal deal options, although cheaper, can exceed dietary recommendations when compared to a single kid’s main course.
Over 500 plant species became extinct in the past 250 years, new study finds
A new study has found that plant extinction is occurring up to 500 times faster than ‘natural’ rates.
What is the world drinking? New data reveals which types of drink are popular around the world
The research is one of the most thorough studies on beverage consumption ever conducted.
A bee can process numbers in the same way that a human does
Previous studies have shown other animals have similar cognitive functions to humans.
HSE to spend up to €60k on abortion in Ireland research study
Abortion services were introduced in Ireland earlier this year.
Countries that help working class students get into university have happier citizens
That’s according to a study published in the British Journal of Sociology of Education
Drinking a bottle of wine a week carries the same cancer risk as smoking 5-10 cigarettes, study finds
The researchers said even moderate drinking increases the risk of developing cancer in your lifetime.
Here's how various post-Brexit scenarios could impact the Irish economy
A new ESRI and Department of Finance report has examined what could happen in various scenarios.
This video game training device is helping stroke survivors regain arm movement
Most of the 32 study participants experienced increased arm mobility and reduced arm stiffness after using the game.
Teen vapers are more likely to use sweet-flavoured e-cigarettes than adult vapers, study finds
The US Food and Drug Administration has declared youth e-cigarette use as an epidemic in the country.
Upscaling rollout of HPV vaccine could 'eliminate' cervical cancer in some countries, study finds
The disease claims the lives of more than 300,000 women every year.
Millennials still recognise songs from music's 1960s-90s golden age, study finds
By contrast, their recognition of musical hits from 2000 to 2015 diminishes rapidly over time.
Bees have brains that can figure out basic maths, new study finds
The researchers built on their previous finding that honeybees can understand the concept of zero.
Wine before beer, or beer before wine? Either way, you'll be hungover - study
“The only reliable way of predicting how miserable you’ll feel the next day is by how drunk you feel and whether you are sick.”
Better forecasts may be possible with new research on extreme rainfall patterns
The new research has revealed that there are larger-scale global patterns to extreme rainfall events.
How and why the brain decides whether to hold 'em or fold 'em
A team of researchers are John Hopkins University has found out why the brain makes high-risk decisions.
Young teenagers' privacy at risk and left vulnerable on Yubo app - DCU study
Fifteen-year-olds are the most prevalent users of Yubo, representing almost one-third of the overall sample.
Researches reveal how the brain tells you to scratch an itch
The itch-scratching cycle can significantly impair quality of life and lead to serious skin and tissue damage.
Guide suggests not enough evidence that screen time is harmful to children's health
Published by the RCPCH the guide consulted 109 children and young people across the UK.
Removing sweets from supermarket checkouts linked to fall in unhealthy snack purchases
That’s according to a study published in the Plos Medicine journal this week.
Brainwaves suppress obvious ideas to help us think more creatively, study finds
Creativity requires humans to break away from more common and easily reached ideas.
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