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New study to investigate vitamin D levels24 Jun 2019 23:52A major new research programme is to investigate the vitamin D levels and bone health of Irish people. A team from the Mercer Institute for Successful Ageing (MISA) at St James's Hospital and Trinity College Dublin (TCD) will analyse around 10,000 blood samples from people of all ages, in order to better understand the vitamin D levels of the Irish population. The results will be released later this year in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of vitamin D to bone health. Vitamin D is k
Long work hours may increase stroke risk24 Jun 2019 23:52People who work long hours may face an increased risk of suffering a stroke, the results of a new study indicate. French researchers analysed data from a major study that began in France in 2012, involving over 143,000 people aged between 18 and 69. For the purpose of this study, long hours were defined as working more than 10 hours per day for at least 50 days per year. Almost one in three of the participants worked such hours. The researchers found that those who had worked long hours had a
Cancer Society shows support for LGBTI+ community24 Jun 2019 23:52LGBTI+ people can have particular health needs and this is no different when it comes to cancer. However, the Irish Cancer Society can provide confidential and compassionate advice and support to those affected by the disease, the charity has said. It is taking part in Dublin's Pride Parade for the first time this year, with the aim of increasing awareness among the LGBTI+ community of how it can help. "Cancer can affect us all. We want everyone to know that, no matter who you are, or who you
Warning to people with asthma and hay fever24 Jun 2019 23:52With pollen levels rising, the Asthma Society of Ireland is warning people with both asthma and hay fever to take precautions, as the two conditions together can be ‘particularly dangerous'. Some 300,800 people in Ireland have both conditions and pollen levels are predicted to be high over the coming days. "Hay fever symptoms are capable of escalating an asthma attack, which in some cases can be fatal. Asthma deaths are rising in Ireland, with one person now dying every six days as a res
Migraine can impact career progression24 Jun 2019 23:52Severe migraine attacks can have a significant impact on people's lives, even damaging their chances of career progression, a new survey has found. According to the findings, 84% of those affected feel that the condition has negatively impacted their professional life. Migraine is a neurological condition that is much more than just a headache. Along with a throbbing, severe headache, symptoms can include nausea, light sensitivity and dizziness. Furthermore, 20% of sufferers also experience a
Health Passport to improve disability care24 Jun 2019 23:52A new Health Passport, which aims to ensure people with intellectual disabilities in the north west receive safer, better care, has been launched by the HSE. The Health Passport is a document that contains vital information about a person, including personal details, medical history and communication abilities. In the event that someone needs medical care, this easy-to-read document can be given to staff, allowing them to get a clearer picture of the patient. "The Health Passport contains a nu

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