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Serious accident at Sellafield would pose 'no immediate risks to health' in Ireland
A recent BBC panorama investigation suggested there were serious safety concerns at the plant.
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Dec 8th 2016, 1:34 PM
'It's a disgrace some women can't get the support they need'
About 8,000 women in Ireland develop gestational diabetes every year.
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Mar 12th 2016, 10:00 AM
Concerns over 'dilapidated' operating theatre, legionnaires' disease at Kerry hospital
Problems with the theatre were of particular concern because it’s such a high-risk clinical area, inspectors found.
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Nov 10th 2015, 10:50 PM
Ebola: Is it contagious and how does it spread? Here are the facts
With the Ebola virus breaking borders, people have been urged not to panic and read up on the facts.
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Oct 14th 2014, 8:15 AM
SIPTU says shift work is damaging to health and is calling for a Government study
Research from other countries shows shift work can lead to cancer and diabetes.
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Aug 5th 2014, 12:16 PM
Heading to the World Cup? Wear long-sleeved shirts, trousers and a condom
Perhaps not all at the same time, though. Health authorities have issued advice for those travelling to Brazil.
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Jun 11th 2014, 7:30 AM
EPA finds no long-term health impacts from Ballymount recycling plant fire
The Oxigen recycling plant in Ballymount, Dublin burned for over a week in January.
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Apr 10th 2014, 7:32 PM
‘Little evidence’ that moderate mobile phone use is associated with cancer
Investigating radio frequency fields associated with mobile phones and children should be a ‘high priority’ said the EU Commission.
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Feb 5th 2014, 6:45 AM
EU report fails to find conclusive evidence linking pylons with health risks
The report states that more research is needed to enable draw any conclusion into possible health risks.
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Feb 4th 2014, 12:06 PM
Six Fukushima workers doused with radioactive water
Tons of highly toxic water spilled out when workers removed the wrong pipe during works.
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Oct 9th 2013, 9:58 AM
Shortages of key medicines is impacting patients' health
The lack of some anti-depressants, pain-relief medicines and eye ointments has gotten worse in the last 12 months.
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Jul 21st 2013, 3:18 PM
Poll: Should adults be banned from using sunbeds?
New legislation will mean it will be illegal for under-18s to use sunbeds. Should this be extended to adults, resulting in a total ban?
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Apr 29th 2013, 9:37 AM
Teen girls on pill at risk of high blood pressure
A new study also showed alcohol consumption in teenage boys increased the risk of high blood pressure later in life.
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Jul 12th 2012, 5:58 PM