A dietary metamorphosis adopted in Finland in the 1970s has seen heart disease, some cancers and obesity levels drop dramatically. We should take note.
Our current model of healthcare was developed to deal with a very different world: one in which people did not survive long into old age and acute illness was the main cause of death.
There’s a strong correlation between weight and income. John Verling asks whether we’re in danger of criminalising being fat while missing the nub of the problem …
The research was undertaken by Marie Curie Fellow Lydia Lynch at Trinity College Dublin, and showed the importance of ‘iNKT’ cells in managing obesity and diabetes.
A new study shows that the tail of the pancreas is exposed to radiation, patients are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes later in life.
The research, which was undertaken in England, showed that women who had Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and became pregnant were four times more likely to give birth to a child with birth defects.
As it launches its Know Your Numbers campaign, the Diabetes Federation of Ireland has described the situation as a “national crisis”. There are an estimated 30,000 people with undiagnosed diabetes in this country.
However, the US-based Institute of Medicine says it found convincing evidence of side effects of vaccines including brain inflammation and anaphylaxis.
AS TEMPERATURES SOARED across the country over the past week, Irish people have been making the most of the sunshine.
But Irish Water has appealed to members of the public in numerous counties to reduce their water usage to ensure a consistent supply for all during this busy time.
Nighttime restrictions have been put in place in some areas to help maintain supply.
In general, long spells of dry and warm weather can affect water supply in many areas. People are asked to take extra measures to conserve water during these periods.
But do you try to use less water during warm weather or does your consumption stay the same?
Today we want to know… Are you making an effort to conserve water during this heat wave?
Clouds and sun
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Min: 15 °C
Variable cloudiness
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Partly sunny, showers around in the p.m.
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