# Study

All time

# The Lancet

Study indicates diabetes drug could help slow progression of Parkinson's

Parkinson’s is the second largest neurological condition in Ireland.

9.4k

Aug 4th 2017, 4:38 PM

# threefold increase

The number of blind people in the world is set to triple by 2050

That is according to a new study, which said more than 115 million people will be blind by the middle of this century.

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Aug 3rd 2017, 7:20 AM

# the food pyramid

The Mediterranean diet only has heart benefits for the well-off, says study

The researchers have concluded that the quality of the food may be as important as the frequency in which it’s eaten.

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Aug 1st 2017, 6:30 AM

# America

Small decline in MMR vaccinations could have a serious effect

A 5% drop in measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations caused a threefold increase in annual measles cases, a new study found.

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Jul 30th 2017, 7:00 AM

# much higher risk

In a study of older Irish women with Down Syndrome, almost all had dementia 20 years later

At the end of the long-term study, 97.4% of participants had developed dementia.

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Jul 26th 2017, 2:50 PM

# little swimmers

Warning of 'huge public health problem' as men's sperm counts have halved in last 40 years

Sperm counts among men in western countries dropped by over 50% between 1973 and 2011.

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Jul 26th 2017, 7:56 AM

# Head trauma

Study finds 99% of former NFL players have brain disease caused by blows to the head

Head injury risks in the US sport have become a major concern as former players speak out about long-term health effects.

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Jul 25th 2017, 10:10 PM

# nui galway

'It shouldn't be laughed at': Study begins on effect bowel disorders have on women's minds

Researchers hope the study will recognise the seriousness of the chronic, painful condition.

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Jul 22nd 2017, 9:30 PM

# health risk

Long working hours can cause an irregular heart rhythm

People who work more than 55 hours a week are at risk of atrial fibrillation.

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Jul 15th 2017, 6:00 PM

# Global Warming

Rising temperatures will make it harder for planes to take off in coming decades

Some fully loaded planes may have to remove fuel, cargo or passengers, a study has warned.

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Jul 15th 2017, 7:30 AM

# Study

Face-to-face bullying is still far more common than cyberbullying

Much of the focus in recent years has been on cyberbullying.

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Jul 12th 2017, 6:09 AM

# Drink up

Two studies show association between coffee-drinking and living longer

Altogether more than 680,000 took part in the two studies.

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Jul 11th 2017, 3:03 PM

# AI

Sex robots could help elderly, disabled but may lead to more objectification of women, study warns

A new report examines the implications of sex robots going mainstream in the next 10 years.

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Jul 8th 2017, 8:00 PM

# Spring chickens

Want your kid in the starting XI? Make sure he's born in the spring

New research shows a massive bias towards players born in the first three months of the year in schoolboy football.

18.4k

Jul 8th 2017, 10:00 AM

# scrambled theories

Shape of bird eggs related to their ability to fly - study

It goes against theories that eggs are shaped to suit their environment; eg, to stop them rolling off a cliff face.

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Jun 24th 2017, 1:00 PM

# Caring

'People have no idea how isolating caring can be': Study shows high levels of depression among dementia carers

It is the largest study undertaken in Ireland to examine the health and wellbeing of people caring for their spouse with dementia.

8.2k

Jun 14th 2017, 6:45 AM

# selfiegeddon

Four people broke their wrist in a week in Galway last year... taking selfies

The four people in question all broke the opposite arm to that which was holding the phone.

39.2k

Jun 12th 2017, 10:58 PM

# health risk

A nasty divorce or separation harms a child's health for decades

A study shows that adults whose parents separated during childhood are at an increased risk for poorer health.

15.9k

Jun 10th 2017, 8:30 AM

# Study

New drug can reduce risk of dying by almost 40% for advanced prostate cancer patients

The drug was tested in two seperate clinical trials involving 2,200 men.

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Jun 3rd 2017, 5:14 PM

# Breakthrough

Infertility problems in mice solved with 3D-printed ovaries

It’s hoped that 3D-printed skin, ears, bone scaffolds, and heart valves could solve a number of medical issues.

8.0k

May 17th 2017, 9:21 AM

# Ibuprofen

Common painkillers linked to increased risk of heart attack - study

The study found that taking any dose of ‘NSAID’ painkillers for a week was associated with an increased risk of heart attack.

19.1k

May 10th 2017, 9:55 AM

# let the sun shine

Constant sunscreen use causes vitamin D deficiency, says study

The study found that spending 5–30 minutes in midday sun twice per week can maintaining healthy vitamin D levels.

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May 6th 2017, 8:30 AM

# can't you hear them?

A huge number of people hear voices in their head, but it doesn't have to be a bad thing

Associate professor of psychology Simon McCarthy-Jones estimates that as much as 2.5% of the world’s population will have extended voice-hearing experiences.

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Apr 22nd 2017, 9:15 PM

# artificial sweeteners

One 'diet drink' a day could increase risk of dementia and strokes - seven-year study

Authors of the study are advising that more research be conducted into the effects of sugary and artificially sweetened drinks.

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Apr 21st 2017, 9:57 AM

# Race

People's racial bias begins as babies

Researchers say these findings are also important because they offer a new perspective on the cause of race-based bias.

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Apr 16th 2017, 7:00 AM

# on the buses

Dublin adults over 10 times more likely to rely on public transport than those in rural areas

The report found that just one in 10 older adults in Ireland relied on public transport.

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Apr 13th 2017, 6:00 AM

# Alcohol

Ireland tops the list internationally as 85% of people here pre-drink

A new study looked at how a number of factors influenced pre-drinking.

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Mar 22nd 2017, 8:32 AM

# anatomy

Med schools 'conscious of distress' experienced by families of infants whose remains were sent to universities

Some 474 unclaimed infant remains were transferred from mother and baby homes to universities from 1940 to 1965.

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Mar 10th 2017, 6:54 PM

# CAO

There has been a plunge in the number of students who want to do nursing

A total of 76,086 applications were received by CAO 1 February.

14.8k

Mar 9th 2017, 8:38 AM

# double it

You need to eat 10 fruit and veg a day to avoid serious illnesses, study says

The previous five-a-day still reduces risk, but the number to aim for is actually double that amount.

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Feb 23rd 2017, 12:07 PM

# sponsored by smurfit

8 of the world's most successful people share how to get ahead at work

And what you can learn from their experiences.

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Feb 17th 2017, 4:20 PM

# Office

Work remotely? It might make you more stressed and affect your sleep

It can also make you vulnerable to unpaid overtime, according to a UN study.

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Feb 15th 2017, 4:00 PM

# westwood hotel

A four-star Galway hotel is set to be converted into student accommodation

The Westwood Hotel in Newcastle has been sold – but it will stay open until next year.

31.2k

Feb 14th 2017, 6:25 AM

# greentown

Drugs, alcohol and social status used to coerce young children into life of crime

Lifting the Lid on Greentown looks at a criminal network operating in an anonymous community outside of Dublin.

7.7k

Feb 13th 2017, 11:46 AM

# misconceptions

Study on ancestry of Irish Travellers details genetic connection to settled community

The research comes as the Irish State is expected to formally recognise Travellers as an ethnic group.

69.8k

Feb 9th 2017, 4:31 PM

# Header

Concussion symptoms three times higher in soccer players who head the ball

It adds to the mounting evidence that frequently heading a soccer ball has serious long-term effects.

9.0k

Feb 3rd 2017, 6:10 AM

# Reality check

Ireland has one of the worst hospital waiting times in Europe

We also ranked the fifth worst for getting value out of the money we put into our healthcare system.

15.4k

Jan 30th 2017, 8:15 AM

# chemical imbalance

It seems that sex toys are less dangerous than regular children's toys...

… as regards the chemicals they’re made with, according to new Swedish research.

18.3k

Jan 29th 2017, 9:30 AM

# age old problem

It looks like intelligence becomes much less important in a partner the older we get

The older we get, the less stock we put in our partner’s intelligence a new study has found.

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Jan 17th 2017, 2:30 PM

# High praise

James Milner the second-best performing full-back in Europe - study

Meanwhile, Man City’s Kevin de Bruyne is the highest-rated attacking midfielder.

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Jan 11th 2017, 4:04 PM