Organisation: The Lancet

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<p>The reports say the formula industry is using 'underhand marketing strategies' to exploit the fears of new parents at a vulnerable time. Picture: iStock</p>

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Low uptake of breastfeeding linked to 'exploitative marketing' by baby formula industry

Today's studies in 'The Lancet', supported by the WHO, say public policy is not matching the 'vast economic and political power' of the baby food industry

<p>In France, Greece, Luxemburg, Italy, and Spain, deaths must be registered within 24 hours, while Ireland's nearest neighbours in Britain must register deaths within five to eight days. Picture: iStock</p>

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State can't rest in peace without accurate death registration

<p>Health experts accept there are up to 200 symptoms linked to long Covid. Picture: iStock</p>

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Hospital fears as up to 336,451 Irish adults may have long Covid

Doctor Visiting Ethnic Pregnant Woman At Her Home

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Study confirms that Covid-19 vaccines are safe in pregnancy

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Higher potency cannabis associated with increased risk of psychosis and addiction – report

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Covid passports could increase vaccine uptake, study suggests

With the cost of everything spiralling, is parenting hesitancy the new normal?

Declining birth rates around the world may be seen as a good thing since it slows population growth and its associated environmental costs. However, it will leave a relatively small working-age population having to shoulder the pension, health, and care costs of an increasingly ageing population, writes Dr Colm O’Doherty

Tue, 30 Nov, 2021

Parents may be reassured by studies of long-term impact of Covid on children

'It is early days' according to one Irish medic, but parents may also be encouraged to vaccinate over-12s

Fri, 06 Aug, 2021

Q&A: What is the Delta variant and should we be worried?

It's more transmissable, and less susceptible to vaccines — so there is growing concern about the rise of this Covid variant

Fri, 11 Jun, 2021

Relying too heavily on vaccines could backfire, expert warns

Dr Gerry Killeen says a regional response to the virus is needed as areas like Cork and Kerry crush the virus, while the likes of Dublin continue to see high case numbers.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2021

‘Sin taxes’ on soft drinks and snacks help poorest, says study

So-called “sin taxes” on soft drinks, alcohol, and tobacco, could be a powerful tool for combating rising rates of chronic disease worldwide, researchers claim.

Fri, 06 Apr, 2018

War on obesity

EVEN though we all know we face huge social and health problems because of soaring obesity rates, we seem unable to tackle the crisis in a meaningful way.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2016

Study suggests home birth can triple infant death rate

WOMEN were urged yesterday to think twice before giving birth at home lest they put their baby at risk.

Fri, 30 Jul, 2010

Hamming it up: Flu frenzy spreading faster than the virus itself

FEELING flu-ish? Lie down, take a rest, drop two soluble aspirin in a hot Irish whiskey, and put your feet up. It may not cure you but you will certainly feel better – and it beats all this panic about what for most of us will be a case of the sniffles. Swine flu hysteria is spreading faster than the H1N1 virus itself.

Sat, 01 Aug, 2009

Cervical cancer vaccine breakthrough

TRIALS on a vaccine for cervical cancer have shown it protects women for up to four-and-a-half years, according to research published yesterday.

Thu, 06 Apr, 2006

Major HRT study halted over breast cancer fears

DOCTORS have halted another major hormone replacement therapy (HRT) study after early findings showed women were facing an “unacceptably high risk” of breast cancer, it was revealed yesterday.

Tue, 03 Feb, 2004