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2023
US cancer patient developed 'uncontrollable' Irish accent despite having never visited Ireland
The researchers said his symptoms were consistent with foreign accent syndrome (FAS).
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Feb 17th 2023, 10:29 AM
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Over 200 health journals unite in calling for urgent action on climate change
The BMJ said it is the first time so many journals have come together to make the same statement.
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Sep 6th 2021, 7:19 AM
At least 20% of world population may not have access to Covid-19 vaccine until 2022, study warns
A second study estimates that 3.7 billion adults worldwide are willing to have a Covid-19 vaccine.
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Dec 16th 2020, 6:10 AM
Social distancing rules for Covid-19 are based on outdated science, researchers argue
That’s according to research published in medical journal the BMJ.
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Aug 26th 2020, 6:00 AM
Women who are pregnant or trying for a baby should avoid caffeine altogether, research suggests
The current guidelines from the HSE suggest that pregnant women drink no more than 200mg of caffeine per day.
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Aug 25th 2020, 8:43 AM
Drug backed by Donald Trump does not help treat Covid-19, according to new research
In one study, adverse effects were more common in patients who received hydroxychloroquine.
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May 15th 2020, 6:10 AM
'Unprecedented' rise in infant mortality in England linked to poverty
Welfare cuts in the last decade have taken their toll on certain communities, new research has found.
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Oct 4th 2019, 6:30 AM
Breakfast may not be the most important meal of the day after all
New research has shown that skipping breakfast might not have an adverse effect on a person’s weight.
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Jan 31st 2019, 9:43 AM
Smoking and diabetes have a greater impact on heart attack risk in women than men - study
Smoking increased a woman’s risk of a heart attack by 55% more than it increased the risk in a man.
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Nov 8th 2018, 6:15 AM
Study finds possible link between cancer and ultra-processed foods like TV dinners
The study’s authors said this “may drive an increasing burden of cancer in the next decades”.
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Feb 15th 2018, 6:10 AM
Migraine associated with heart attack, stroke, blood clots and irregular heart rate
Around one billion people worldwide are affected by migraine.
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Feb 1st 2018, 6:15 AM
Smoking one cigarette a day instead of 20 'just halves your risk of a heart attack'
“In order to get the big benefits on cardiovascular disease [smokers] need to quit completely,” the lead author said.
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Jan 25th 2018, 8:33 AM
Holding your nose and closing your mouth while you sneeze is a very bad idea
It caused one man to rupture the back of his throat, leaving him barely able to speak or swallow.
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Jan 16th 2018, 6:20 AM
Man developed chronic hepatitis after drinking 4-5 energy drinks a day for 3 weeks
The 50-year-old said he had begun to use energy drinks due to his “labour-intensive workday”.
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Jan 6th 2018, 7:45 AM
Nerf guns can cause serious eye injuries and internal bleeding, doctors warn
The warning comes after three people were hospitalised with serious eye injuries caused by the guns.
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Sep 19th 2017, 1:00 PM
Patients should be advised 'to stop treatment when they feel better' instead of full antibiotics course
Taking the full course doesn’t combat antibiotic resistance, according to a paper in the BMJ.
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Jul 27th 2017, 12:35 PM
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.
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May 10th 2017, 9:55 AM
Belief that saturated fat clogs arteries is 'just plain wrong'
An editorial in the British Medical Journal finds no link between saturated fat and issues like coronary heart disease.
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Apr 26th 2017, 7:40 AM
Children who spend more time on phones and tablets are 'more likely to develop diabetes'
Researchers have said limiting usage of electronics can help stave off future health issues.
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Mar 14th 2017, 6:15 AM
Study shows shift work and physically demanding jobs may lower women's fertility
Research shows that heavy lifting at work or working rotating patterns can be associated with poorer egg quality.
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Feb 8th 2017, 6:10 AM
Irish doctors find unusual 'violent trauma' injury in young rugby players
The ‘acetabular fracture’ affects the socket of the hip bone.
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Mar 8th 2016, 7:29 AM
Female students are now drinking more than male students
UCC’s student union backs the push for a ban on alcohol sponsorship in sports.
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Jan 30th 2015, 12:25 PM
Heart attacks are hard to diagnose in women, but this test could change that
It has proved to be twice as effective when compared with previous methods.
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Jan 21st 2015, 7:15 AM
Doctor criticised after saying cancer is 'the best way to die'
Robert Smith recognised his comments represented “a romantic view of dying”.
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Jan 1st 2015, 9:20 PM
It's official, science says men are idiots
“Men are idiots and idiots do stupid things”.
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Dec 12th 2014, 2:37 PM
Are you on shift work? It could increase your risk of diabetes
Men are most at risk, a new study suggests.
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Jul 25th 2014, 7:00 AM
Eating too much red meat could increase your risk of breast cancer
A new study looks at diet in early adulthood, while previous research had focused on diet later in life.
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Jun 11th 2014, 6:45 AM
The Sun's breast check campaign could actually harm women, warns doctor
The Sun’s campaign has divided critics in the UK with its photographs of topless women examining their breasts.
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Apr 2nd 2014, 7:00 AM
Shift work increases the risk of heart problems
Shift work increases the risk of heart attack by 23 per cent and stroke by five per cent.
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Jul 27th 2012, 9:09 AM
Sleeping tablets 'increase risk of cancer and death'
A new study in the British Medical Journal found that the tablets could have caused more than 300,000 deaths in the United States alone.
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Feb 28th 2012, 8:18 AM