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Irish experts key to battling bacteria

Irish researchers are playing a key role in European work to limit the spread of deadly drug-resistant bacterias in hospitals.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2017

Unhealthy food portayed positively on kid’s TV

Unhealthy food and drinks are prevalent and often portrayed positively in kid’s programming in Ireland and the UK according to new research.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2014

Mental health issues see young people head to GPs

Mental health and domestic problems are the main causes of young adults in the Mid-West seeking help from family doctors, a study has found.

Fri, 30 Nov, 2012

Overweight children given fast food in hospital by parents

A study has found that more than one-third of six to 12-year-olds admitted to the Mid-West Regional Hospital are overweight or obese.

Wed, 10 Oct, 2012

UL professor honoured for pioneering cancer surgery

A CORK-BORN surgeon now working at the graduate entry School of Medicine at the University of Limerick has received international recognition for his work in cancer surgery.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2011