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# new-research - Tuesday 8 September, 2020

Suspected Covid-19 cases three times higher than official statistics, says new UK study

# New Research

Suspected Covid-19 cases three times higher than official statistics, says new UK study

Sep 8th 2020, 7:02 AM 22,258 Views 10 Comments

Unlike other studies, this research found women were most at risk than men from developing the disease.

# new-research - Wednesday 17 June, 2020

Warning to protect children in the sun as 90% of 10-17 year olds say they've had sunburn at least once

# Protect Your Skin

Warning to protect children in the sun as 90% of 10-17 year olds say they've had sunburn at least once

Jun 17th 2020, 7:45 AM 10,050 Views 4 Comments

New research was published by the Institute of Public Health and NUI Galway today.

# new-research - Monday 15 June, 2020

Pine martens could be solution to saving red squirrels in urban areas

# New Research

Pine martens could be solution to saving red squirrels in urban areas

Jun 15th 2020, 6:45 AM 24,977 Views 29 Comments

That’s according to new research from Northern Ireland.

# new-research - Tuesday 22 October, 2019

Study that finds footballers are three-and-a-half times more likely to die from dementia '15 years too late'

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# New Research

Study that finds footballers are three-and-a-half times more likely to die from dementia '15 years too late'

Oct 22nd 2019, 11:39 AM 6,250 Views 6 Comments

Ex-Celtic and England striker Chris Sutton has expressed his anger after the report’s release yesterday.

# new-research - Thursday 11 April, 2019

Traffic pollution causing 1,700 new cases of asthma in Ireland every year

# Breathing

Traffic pollution causing 1,700 new cases of asthma in Ireland every year

Apr 11th 2019, 6:00 AM 6,104 Views 31 Comments

It means 150 in every 100,000 children here are diagnosed with asthma as a result of traffic pollution.

# new-research - Wednesday 21 November, 2018

Suicide: Concerns that Netflix show 13 Reasons Why could lead to 'copycat cases'

# New Research

Suicide: Concerns that Netflix show 13 Reasons Why could lead to 'copycat cases'

Nov 21st 2018, 6:10 AM 22,003 Views 23 Comments

The popular Netflix drama has proven controversial, with research around the world ongoing.

# new-research - Sunday 8 October, 2017

'People who are mentally ill are less likely to be admitted for cancer treatment'

# All Ireland Study

'People who are mentally ill are less likely to be admitted for cancer treatment'

Oct 8th 2017, 9:30 AM 10,878 Views 8 Comments

A new study examined the palliative care needs on the island of Ireland by surveying hundreds of GPs and psychiatrists.

# new-research - Saturday 2 September, 2017

Volcanic eruptions were the driving force behind an ancient global warming event

# New Research

Volcanic eruptions were the driving force behind an ancient global warming event

Sep 2nd 2017, 7:00 AM 14,542 Views 32 Comments

The event that took place 56 million years ago has been investigated by researchers at the University of California.

# new-research - Thursday 27 July, 2017

Patients should be advised 'to stop treatment when they feel better' instead of full antibiotics course

# New Research

Patients should be advised 'to stop treatment when they feel better' instead of full antibiotics course

Jul 27th 2017, 12:35 PM 16,666 Views 21 Comments

Taking the full course doesn’t combat antibiotic resistance, according to a paper in the BMJ.

# new-research - Saturday 19 November, 2016

# New Research

Leprosy found in Irish red squirrels

Nov 19th 2016, 8:15 PM 24,491 Views 28 Comments

Scientists were surprised to uncover signs of the infectious disease that ravaged Europe in medieval times.

# new-research - Thursday 28 July, 2016

Just one hour physical activity a day could undo damage from 8 hours sitting around

# Get Active

Just one hour physical activity a day could undo damage from 8 hours sitting around

Jul 28th 2016, 6:03 AM 19,606 Views 20 Comments

A new study shows that one hour of physical activity reduces any increased risk of death from not doing anything.

# new-research - Thursday 14 July, 2016

Anti-viral drugs lower risk of catching HIV for couples having unprotected sex

# New Research

Anti-viral drugs lower risk of catching HIV for couples having unprotected sex

Jul 14th 2016, 6:00 AM 9,902 Views 30 Comments

A study examined the risk of unprotected sex among 900 couples where just one partner is infected by HIV.

# new-research - Thursday 14 April, 2016

Severe birth defects and brain damage confirmed as linked to Zika virus

# New Research

Severe birth defects and brain damage confirmed as linked to Zika virus

Apr 14th 2016, 7:26 AM 11,239 Views 18 Comments

This is the first time the link has been properly confirmed.

# new-research - Saturday 19 December, 2015

Hitler may have only had one testicle, new research claims

# New Records

Hitler may have only had one testicle, new research claims

Dec 19th 2015, 10:00 AM 14,817 Views 76 Comments

This is according to new medical records that have surfaced.

# new-research - Tuesday 7 July, 2015

Wii Fit Plus doesn't help vertigo sufferers, but it's still a lot of fun

# BALANCING ACT

Wii Fit Plus doesn't help vertigo sufferers, but it's still a lot of fun

Jul 7th 2015, 10:55 PM 13,829 Views 6 Comments

71 patients with balance issues related to illness found no further improvement by the use of virtual reality.

# new-research - Monday 10 February, 2014

860 fewer people would be killed by alcohol every year if minimum pricing was introduced

# New Research

860 fewer people would be killed by alcohol every year if minimum pricing was introduced

Feb 10th 2014, 7:15 AM 10,006 Views 97 Comments

New research shows it would have negligible effects on low income moderate drinkers’ alcohol consumption and spending.

# new-research - Wednesday 4 September, 2013

Richard III suffered from roundworm infection

# Gross

Richard III suffered from roundworm infection

Sep 4th 2013, 6:10 AM 10,013 Views 19 Comments

The king’s position in society and noble lifestyle did not protect him from the common condition, it seems.

# new-research - Thursday 4 July, 2013

Marrying your first cousin can double the risk of birth defects in your babies

# New Research

Marrying your first cousin can double the risk of birth defects in your babies

Jul 4th 2013, 6:30 AM 16,313 Views 50 Comments

However a study published in The Lancet today says that the absolute risk of birth defects, such as down syndrome, is low.

# new-research - Wednesday 5 September, 2012

Frozen - over fresh - embryos may improve IVF success

# Fertility

Frozen - over fresh - embryos may improve IVF success

Sep 5th 2012, 8:15 PM 5,797 Views 1 Comment

Senior clinical embryologist at Beacon Court in Dublin welcomes the new research stating embryo freezing and waiting for a better conditioned womb linings may be the way forward.

# new-research - Wednesday 6 June, 2012

Blood tests may predict breast cancer spread

# Cancer Research

Blood tests may predict breast cancer spread

Jun 6th 2012, 11:40 AM 1,208 Views 0 Comments

US cancer research finds that tumour cells in the blood stream may predict if early breast cancer patients face a higher risk of death or relapse after treatment.