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HIV infections down by 30pc since peak
Posted by god 286 days ago (http://www.independent.ie)
The HIV pandemic which started 28 years ago is officially in decline, two of the world's leading health organisations said yesterday.
HSE ignites controversy on out-of-hours claims
Posted by god 286 days ago (http://www.imt.ie)
The HSE has accused GPs of making out-of-hours claims for consultations during or overflowing from scheduled surgery hours, rather than for urgent co
Exercise 'no panacea' for alcohol
Posted by god 286 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
Exercising may cure a hangover, but cannot undo the damage heavy drinking may cause, the government says.
'Pandemrix protection levels high'
Posted by god 286 days ago (http://www.irishhealth.com)
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the manufacturers of the swine flu vaccine Pandemrix, says it has demonstrated a high level of protection against infection in
Shaking the salt habit may save millions
Posted by god 286 days ago (http://www.independent.ie)
Cutting people's salt intake by one teaspoon a day could save around four million lives worldwide every year, researchers said yesterday.
Over 2,500 women in Ireland have undergone female genital mutilation
Posted by god 286 days ago (http://www.imt.ie)
A year after its publication, The National Action Plan on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has still not been adopted by any Government agency, and le
Cup of mint tea 'can kill pain'
Posted by god 286 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
A cup of Brazilian mint tea has pain relieving qualities to match those of commercially available analgesics, a study suggests.
Dublin child sex abuse report due tomorrow
Posted by god 286 days ago (http://www.irishhealth.com)
The report on clerical child sex abuse in the Dublin archdiocese will be published tomorrow. Groups representing victims of the abuse will be briefed
