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Wednesday 21 October 2020
The study is the first nationwide analysis of the link between fine particulate pollution and neurodegenerative diseases in the US.
Of those who don’t discuss their menopausal symptoms, 22% cite embarrassment as a factor.
That’s according to research published in medical journal the BMJ.
The current guidelines from the HSE suggest that pregnant women drink no more than 200mg of caffeine per day.
The lead author of the study in the US said he “was not expecting the viral load to be so high” in children infected with Covid-19.
The research project will involve 1,000 babies born in Ireland at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Strict new coronavirus measures are now in effect – here’s what they mean for you.
The study tested for Covid-19 antibodies in 100,000 volunteers.
Scientists launched a review to assess ties to the drug and Covid-19.
“It is important to say that this work is at a very hypothetical stage,” Professor Christoph Lees said.
The findings were part of a preliminary study published in The Lancet.
Only a third of regular binge drinkers in Ireland recognise their drinking as harmful.
A study found no deterioration in mental health in men and the over-45s.
A separate study also published by the Lancet examined brain function complications as a result of Covid-19.
However, researchers involved in this study found that people are concerned about privacy.
The researched looked at how sanitary products are polluting Irish oceans.
The findings formed part of a study by the Economic and Social Research Institute.
The recommendation was made as part of a new study by Irish researchers.
“Even if physical distancing measures are temporary, several months represents a large proportion of a young person’s life,” one author of a scientific opinion piece said.
A new study by The Lancet has analysed various measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
The authors suggest that evidence of transmission among school children has yet to emerge.
The study warns there are regional implications due to dependency on sectors less able to work remotely and socially distance.
A psychology study is kicking off in UCD and UCC.
Insects are disappearing at a rate of just under 1% a year with much variation from place to place.
Vitamin D is present in foods such as oily fish, cheese and egg yolks.
At first, 25,000 people will be tested using self-administered nose and throat swabs to see if they have Covid-19.
The survey is being carried out by researchers at DCU and NUI Galway
The findings were made as part of a new study into how Ireland is coping with Covid-19.
More than 22,000 trans men and women were surveyed for the study.
Drug-related deaths were found to be significantly higher at the start of treatment and in the first month after it finished.
That’s according to a new study carried out on 500 children.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects around 1,300 children and adults in Ireland.
Research found that climate science was generally not contested in Irish reporting.
The research found that the measles virus deletes part of the immune system’s memory.
Ex-Celtic and England striker Chris Sutton has expressed his anger after the report’s release yesterday.
Eateries that share nutritional information on menus were found to have 45% less fat and 60% less salt than those that don’t.
A study of sixth-class pupils found a 21% rise in those going to bed before 11pm after learning more about sleep.
Air pollution is known to have potentially devastating impacts on children’s health.
The study was undertaken by the Trinity-led concussion research interest group.
The report surveyed major players from the tech sector about their stance on lethal autonomous weapons.
The researchers have called for urgent research to assess the health risks of inhalation.
WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.
Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.
As the festive season approaches we want to know: Will you make an extra effort to ‘buy irish’ this Christmas?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
This week, a home cook and recent sea swimming convert talks us through her week.
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