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# research - Wednesday 21 February, 2018
Heavy drinkers have higher risk of getting dementia
In a new study, the majority of early-onset dementia diagnoses were related to chronic heavy drinking.
Myth debunked: Neither the low-carb nor the low-fat diet is superior
Cutting either carbs or fats shaves off excess weight in about the same proportion.
# research - Monday 19 February, 2018
New blood and urine tests can indicate autism in children earlier
The “first of their kind” tests measure damage to proteins that can be an early indicator of autism.
# research - Sunday 18 February, 2018
'A gender equality paradox': Countries with more gender equality have fewer female STEM grads
The researchers believe this might be because countries with less gender equality often have little welfare support.
# research - Saturday 10 February, 2018
Organic food provides significant environmental benefits to vegetarian diets - research
The study of over 34,000 people is the first to examine the environmental impacts of both food choices and farm production systems.
# research - Friday 9 February, 2018
School programmes having no impact on childhood obesity in the UK
New research suggests it’s time to try other methods to fight the escalating obesity problem.
# research - Thursday 8 February, 2018
People living in areas of high radon exposure at higher risk of lung cancer
The ESRI has linked cancer figures with geographical data on radon gas.
First Irish populations had dark skin similar to Cheddar Man, DNA research suggests
This week, UK scientists confirmed that the first modern Briton had dark skin and blue eyes.
# research - Wednesday 7 February, 2018
New system will monitor newborns to detect brain injury
Researchers based in Cork have been awarded €570,000 to develop the system.
# research - Sunday 4 February, 2018
Why do we trust, or not trust, strangers? The answer is based on those we've previously known
Research has revealed that strangers resembling past individuals known to be trustworthy are trusted more.
# research - Friday 2 February, 2018
Ibuprofen during pregnancy could harm fertility of unborn baby girls - study
One in three women are estimated to use ibuprofen in the first three months of pregnancy.
# research - Sunday 28 January, 2018
Number of elderly people with four or more diseases to double by 2035
A third of these people will be diagnosed with dementia, depression or a cognitive impairment.
# research - Friday 19 January, 2018
Researchers say new blood test for cancer could catch disease before it spreads
In 83% of cases, the test was even able to narrow down where the cancer was anatomically located.
Bikram yoga is 'no more effective than yoga practiced at room temperature'
This type of yoga is carried out in a room heated to 35–42 degrees Celsius.
# research - Wednesday 17 January, 2018
'You can't stop a student from competing because their mother is a scientist'
Dr Tony Scott, co-founder of the BTYSTE, said this year’s winner has an “amazing” level of knowledge.
Is handing out free food and clothes to homeless people really the best way to help them?
A large number of groups feed and clothes homeless people in Ireland – but are they really helping?
# research - Sunday 14 January, 2018
Myth debunked: Age isn't a risk factor for complications after surgery among older patients
Instead, frailty, depressive symptoms, cognitive impairment and smoking were associated with postoperative complications.
# research - Saturday 13 January, 2018
Women who work nights have a strikingly increased risk of getting cancer
Overall long-term night shift work increased the risk of cancer by 19%.
# research - Wednesday 10 January, 2018
13% of secondary school students have sent a nude or semi-nude video of themselves
Males are more likely than females to engage in sexting, a new survey has found.
'Take the smallest dose for the shortest period of time': Ibuprofen linked to male fertility problems
The study found healthy, young men developed fertility issues after taking the drug for six weeks.
# research - Sunday 7 January, 2018
Ancient DNA evidence reveals story of first Native Americans to enter the continent
A team of researchers made the discovery using DNA from a six-month-old Native American infant.
We're one step closer to understanding the 'most mysterious star in the universe'
Tabby’s Star has been inexplicably dimming and brightening sporadically like no other for years.
# research - Friday 5 January, 2018
Popularity on Facebook could be key to targeted flu vaccinations - study
A new study has concluded that people who are central in their digital networks are also central in their real-life human networks.
# research - Monday 18 December, 2017
Your Christmas turkey could be chemical-filled if UK agrees on post-Brexit trade deal
Researchers found US poultry – washed in up to four chemical disinfectants – does not meet EU safety standards.
# research - Sunday 17 December, 2017
This video game helps doctors perform better in severe trauma situations
Physicians who played the game had a 53% failure rate, compared to 74% for those who studied the textbooks.
# research - Saturday 16 December, 2017
Pokémon Go could help people who struggle socially
Extroverts generally fare better at the game.
Myth debunked: Rainy weather does NOT cause achy joints and sore backs
Researchers from Harvard Medical School found there is no correlation between achy joints and rainfall.
# research - Saturday 9 December, 2017
Scientists develop 3D printed 'living tattoo' that responds to its surroundings
The team has demonstrated its breakthrough by printing a living tattoo onto the skin of people.
Irish research links bacteria to pre-oral cancer growth
Further studies are testing whether antibiotics that treat the bacteria might delay the growth’s malignant development.
# research - Wednesday 6 December, 2017
Scientists discover that a bone fragment from 343AD 'could belong to Santa'
“It is exciting to think that these relics could in fact be genuine.”
# research - Sunday 3 December, 2017
Why do your ears hang low? New research shows the answer to that question can be very complicated
New research gives a glimpse into how different genes interact to produce traits.
Marriage could help reduce the risk of dementia - study
The widowed were 20% more likely to develop dementia than married people, the meta analysis indicated.
# research - Saturday 2 December, 2017
New report reveals bear facts about the Yeti
It turns out that the Yeti, is, in fact, a bear.
# research - Sunday 19 November, 2017
'Motivating alternative': Virtual reality therapy just as effective as regular therapy after stroke
That’s according to new research published in the Neurology journal.
# research - Friday 10 November, 2017
Ireland has only recovered by 41% from the recession
The 2016 Deprivation Index, which is deemed to be a more detailed view of how the economy is performing, was published yesterday.
# research - Sunday 5 November, 2017
'Maternity leave' compensation system could help increase elephant population
New research shows how the increase in elephants’ workloads has affected their reproduction.
Alcohol makes rats more likely to compulsively take cocaine
This is includes continuing to seek cocaine despite receiving a brief electric shock when they did so.
# research - Saturday 4 November, 2017
Birds may learn new songs in similar way to how children learn new language
Their strategy also resembles methods used in computer linguistics to compare documents.
Babies born at 35 weeks 'could be at risk of heart diseases when adults'
That’s according to scientists who carried out tests on lambs.
# research - Thursday 2 November, 2017
New species of orangutan discovered in Indonesia - but it's already endangered
Until recently, scientists thought there were only two genetically distinct types of orangutan.
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Poll: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
PEOPLE AROUND IRELAND are staying at home as much as possible, bar essential workers, or cocooning if necessary due to official guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Many people who planned to attend religious services to mark Easter over the coming days will be unable to do so as a result of the restrictions.
A number of places of worship have started to stream masses or other services online in recent weeks so people can pray remotely with their community if they so wish.
We want to know: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
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Yes (5693)
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Tom Clonan: Ireland's ICU guidelines for Covid-19 must safeguard people with disabilities
By Tom Clonan - @TomClonan
Embracing the new normal after the Covid-19 shutdown - notes from a Kerryman in China
By Greg McDonough
Teaching during the Covid-19 crisis: Four weeks in, the novelty has given way to inertia for some students
By Anonymous Teacher
Wellness Wednesday: Mother Nature can help us cope with Covid-19 confinement. Time to walk, look and meditate!
By Gerry Raftery
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
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