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Irish Health Headlines

Poor More at Risk of Chronic Illness

Caesarean Babies More Likely to Develop Diabetes

Jack and Sarah Most Popular Names

Increase in Deaths from Heart Disease

   
  August 2008

Increase in Drug Misuse in Southeast

Fruit Juice Can Make Some Drugs Ineffective

September Conference for Women with Breast Cancer

Poor Diet in Youth Affects Long-Term Health

Walk for Heart Health

National Cervical Screening from September

Preventing Falls and Fractures in Older People

Induction of Labour – New Guidelines

Common Fertility Treatments Ineffective

Food Poisoning Outbreak

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Programme Approved

Fish can Improve Men’s Health

Exercising for an Hour Keeps the Weight Off

New Limits on Sale of Alcohol

Irish exposed to higher radiation levels

   
  July 2008
New Guide on Child-Friendly Restaurants
A La Carte Breast Milk
Pregnant Women Warned on Dangers of Listeriosis
Women Need More Sexual Health Services

Once a Week Take a Peek for Head lice

Cancer Survivors Needed to Help New Patients

In Case of Emergency ICE your Mobile

Changes to Childhood Immunisation Schedule

Free Fruit for School Kids

GPs Rely on Internet for Info on Rare Disorders

Concern at Number of Concealed Pregnancies

Irish Set for a Sunburnt Summer

Almost 1 in 5 Adults have Sensitive Teeth

Adults Missing out on Dairy

Poor Kitchen Habits put Health at Risk

Male Drivers Cause Most Female Deaths

Health Tips for Holidaymakers

Travel Tips for Carers
   
  June 2008

Warning on Online Pill Service

Call for First Aid Training in Schools

New Scheme to Drive Cancer Patients to Treatment

Soothers May Cause Ear Infections

Just 30% of Kids Get Enough Exercise

Inactive Workers Twice as likely to Suffer Heart Attack

New Patch can Stop Travellers’ Diarrhoea

85% of Elder Abuse Occurs in the Home

Irish Diabetes Medicine Could Save Millions of Lives

New €18m Centre to Help People with Skin Problems

Study Finds No Link Between Stillbirth and Previous Caesarean Section

New Hay Fever Vaccine Promises Relief to Sufferers

Women Advised to be Aware of Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Alcohol can Reduce Risk of Arthritis

Paint Chemicals may Harm Male Fertility

Support to Stop Smoking in Homes and Cars

Women Urged not to Ignore Digestive Discomfort

Flat Soft Drinks No Good For Sick Children

   
  May 2008

Many Irish Have Undiagnosed Hepatitis

MBTs May Increase Risk of Falls

Adults Feel Powerless to Stop Underage Drinking

30% of Infections Diseases Transmitted Through Food

Irish Find Depression Embarrassing

Breastfed Babies More Intelligent

Mumps Warning for Students

100% Increase in New Drug Users in West

Happy Heart Weekend

Low Levels of Trans Fats in Pre-packed Foods

Asthma Patients Not Using Inhalers Correctly

Health Advice for Students as Exam Stress Begins

Mum’s Diet May Determine Baby’s Sex

Bubble-wrapped Children are “ Street Stupid ”

Help on Losing Weight Healthily

Irish in Denial about Poor Health

Damage from Alcohol Increasing

Menopause has Substantial Effect on Women’s Lives

 
April 2008

Women not Drinking Enough Milk

Designer Bag in Aid of Breast Cancer

Majority of Toddlers’ Diets Inadequate

Asthma Vacuums, Mattress Ineffective - Study

Extra Infant Vaccines from Sept

Some Supplements may be Harmful

Many Regret Early First Sex

Exercise Improves Mental Health

Childhood Obesity Seminar

Young Sunbed Users Up Cancer Risk by 75%
€10m for Health Research at “Virtual” Centres

GPs Should Take More Active Role in Prostate Awareness

Warning on Cough Meds for Under-2s

Internet Popular Source of Health Info

52% Unaware that Being Overweight Causes Cancer

Cod Liver Oil Eases Arthritis

Parents Fuel Kids’ Dental Anxiety

Poor Oral Hygiene can Cause Heart Attack

 
March 2008

Call for Ban on Junk Food Ads Before 9pm

Folic Acid Linked to Healthy Sperm

Stressed Parents Make Kids Ill

Vitamin D Cuts Diabetes Risk in Kids

Stopping Smoking in Pregnancy Produces Relaxed Babies

Food Supplements No Substitute for Healthy Diet

New Healthy Kids’ Menus for Irish Hotels

Teens who Eat Breakfast are Slimmer

Less TV Time Keeps Children Healthier

New Programme Improves Childhood Problems

Men Eat Too Much Beef

New IVF Technique to be Trialled

Viagra May Damage Fertility

 
February 2008

New Guide on Understanding Food Labels

Anti-depressants Don’t Work - Study

Spuds Lower in Fat and Cals than Rice, Pasta

Stress May Increase Cervical Cancer Risk

Check Wholegrain Food Labels

Catnaps can Improve Memory

Diet Foods May Cause Weight Gain

Prostate Cancer Genes Identified

Cocaine Users Unaware of Drug’s Risks

Folic Acid Cuts Risk of Premature Birth
MMR and Autism Link Dismissed
Cancer Cases to Rise 62% by 2020

Weight Lifting Helps Slimming

Kids Need Only Half Tsp Salt Per Day

Exercise Can Slow Ageing

Proposal to Ban Smoking in Cars with Kids

Organic is Greener, Not Healthier

   
January 2008
Caffeine Can Double Miscarriage Risk
Contraceptive Pill Lowers Ovarian Cancer Risk

New Guidelines on Preparing Formula Feeds

Protect Kids from Unhealthy Food Ads - IHF

Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Risk

Fruit and Veg in Pregnancy Can Protect Against Asthma

Majority of Women Don’t Know Cause of Cervical Cancer

Shift Work Bad for Women’s Health

High Protein Diet can Keep Hunger at Bay

Huge Increase in Flu-Like Illnesses

10,000 Steps Not Enough

Chewing Gum Can Cause Severe Weight Loss

Live Healthily, Live 14 Years Longer

Youth Mental Health Problems Increasing

Support for Non-Prescription Morning After Pill

Exercise Your Rights When Joining Gym

Gay Men Navigate in Similar Way to Women

 
 
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Poor More at Risk of Chronic Illness

Caesarean Babies More Likely to Develop Diabetes

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