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Questioning Mental Illness: A Personal Journey By Rose Cartwright Sat 13 Apr 2024 06.00 EDT Six years ago, I found myself perched on a spiral staircase in a dimly lit medical library in London. The scene was surreal, as an actor reenacted one of the most pivotal moments of my life. We were filming a television drama based on my memoir,...

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Ionia County Flock As wild birds complete their spring migration, prevention is essential to keeping Michigan's animals healthy and safe. Outbreak Details The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in...

Irish Women Traveling to Romania for Endometriosis Surgery Between 100 and 150 Irish women annually embark on a journey to Romania, seeking surgical relief for endometriosis. Faced with long waiting lists and resource constraints within the Irish health system, these women opt for treatment abroad. Chronic Disease and Treatment Challenges...

Nematodirus Forecast 2024: Preventing Disease in Lambs The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has released its Nematodirus forecast for 2024, providing crucial insights for sheep farmers. Nematodirus worms can cause severe diarrhoea in young lambs during spring. The forecast accurately predicts the period of disease risk, ...

TUH Raises Awareness of Signs & Symptoms of Sepsis By Padraig Conlon | April 2, 2024 Understanding Sepsis: A Life-Threatening Condition Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) has launched a vital campaign to highlight the signs and symptoms of sepsis. This silent menace can strike anyone, at any age, and often hides behind seemingly innocu...

Sulforaphane from Broccoli: A Stroke-Preventing Superstar Published on March 14, 2024 In a groundbreaking study recently published in ACS Central Science, researchers have unveiled the remarkable potential of sulforaphane, a natural compound found in broccoli, in preventing strokes. This discovery marks a significant advancement in our un...

Stress and Trauma: Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Chronic stress and traumatic experiences during midlife and childhood may significantly impact the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and neuroinflammation. A recent study sheds light on the intricate relationship between stress, brain health, and neurodegenerative conditions. Understand...

Urgent Call for Bowel Cancer Screening The Health Service Executive (HSE) has issued a vital plea to those between the ages of 59 and 69: take advantage of the free BowelScreen program. Bowel cancer, the second most common cancer among men in Ireland and the third among women, can be effectively managed through early detection. Why BowelS...

Man's Remarkable Recovery After Ingrown Hair Incident By Lucy Skoulding | March 27, 2024 Introduction A middle-aged man's life took an unexpected turn when a seemingly innocuous act led to a life-threatening situation. Steven Spinale, from the United States, faced a dire prognosis after attempting to remove an ingrown hair from his gro...

Empowering Women: Raising Awareness About Endometriosis By Melissa Eichman | Published on March 17, 2024 Understanding Endometriosis Endometriosis, a chronic disease affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-age females, remains a silent struggle for many women. The condition involves tissue similar to the uterine lining growing outs...

Emergence of Resilient Fungus: A Climate Change Wake-Up Call By Stefan Wheat, MD, and Thomas Kuczmarski, MD Published on March 22, 2024 Introduction For healthcare systems in the Pacific Northwest, the recent outbreaks of Candida auris (C. auris) serve as a wake-up call. This resilient and drug-resistant fungal pathogen poses profou...

Nathan Aspinall vs Rob Cross: Premier League Darts Clash Thursday Night Showdown at the 3Arena in Dublin The Premier League Darts continues to dazzle fans with its high-octane clashes, and this Thursday night promises another thrilling encounter. The spotlight falls on Nathan Aspinall and Rob Cross as they step up to the oche at the iconi...