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# Research

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The colour of your Instagram photos can give a clue about your mood
Deadly heat waves could hit South Asia this century
Breast cancer patients may be spared debilitating side effects 'by only using radiation on tumour'
Trinity scientists believe they have made a breakthrough in treating asthma and eczema
Girls who play sport have significantly better body confidence and mental well-being
Small decline in MMR vaccinations could have a serious effect
Sleep or sex? The battle between the two could be wired into our brains
Early onset menopause linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
Do you think you're lazier than your friends? Well, stop. It's bad for you
Irish researchers hopeful they are closer to effective Huntington's disease treatment
Children exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy only at small risk of autism
Scientists find visual symptoms that could help early detection of Parkinson's
Long working hours can cause an irregular heart rhythm
Rising temperatures will make it harder for planes to take off in coming decades
Ireland ranks in the middle in a new study of the world's laziest countries
Holocaust survivors more at risk of developing cancer
This is what a Dubliner looked like in the 16th century
Shape of bird eggs related to their ability to fly - study
As doctors continue to emigrate, Ireland is becoming more reliant on foreign-trained staff
Good news for pale skin: Scientists have come up with a drug to help people tan without exposure to the sun
'The way I faced up to my blindness and paralysis was just replicating what I'd learned through sport'
'People have no idea how isolating caring can be': Study shows high levels of depression among dementia carers
Even moderate drinking can damage your brain, new research says
Wide awake: Late-night phone use harms teenagers' mental health and sleep quality
Irish cancer research gets a boost with its first ever brain tumour biobank
Newborn girls fare better than boys because of 'genetic advantage'
People with cancer being sold idea of 'healing diets' that can damage their chances of survival
Common painkillers linked to increased risk of heart attack - study
Cutting out salt may not lower your blood pressure
World-first trial shows single injection could help patients recover after heart attacks
7,000 year old penguin poo reveals volcanic eruptions almost wiped out Antarctic sea bird colony
Why I'm marching for science: 'The alternative, doing nothing, is unthinkable'
There's enough Irish sunshine for Vitamin D needs all year round - but big differences depending where you live
Woman who helped raise $300m for cancer research dies from breast cancer
'A potential catastrophe': 9 in 10 teens have not mastered basic exercise skills
Ireland tops the list internationally as 85% of people here pre-drink
Older people ending up in hospital due to inappropriate prescriptions
Concussions still a 'fact-free zone' as leading researchers call for national guidelines
Galway mathematicians have found a way of making Batman's cape
The Royal College of Surgeons is tackling treatment-resistant tumours