National Institute Of Health

Modern families: ‘I remember him being quite curious. He looked and saw he’s not Dad’s skin and he’s not Mom’s skin’

In a more multicultural society, how can parents of mixed heritage help their children embrace a full sense of themselves?

Sat Oct 12 2024 - 05:00

Tackling chronic disease with gene and cell therapies

Repair of old, damaged or disease tissues promises future where people live longer

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 06:00

Coronavirus Delta mutation represents over 80% of all US cases

Health officials in United States reiterate calls for Americans to avail of vaccination

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 22:02

Gender distress treatment in young people: a highly charged debate

More and more young people have gender dysphoria. How should the medical system respond?

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Lack of clarity on use of puberty-blockers for gender dysphoria treatment in Ireland

UK rulings have resulted in a major report and new safeguards, but responses on the issue are not forthcoming in this jurisdiction

Mon May 03 2021 - 06:01

Biden strikes deal to buy 200 million more vaccines

US has enough vaccines to inoculate every American by end of July, says president

Fri Feb 12 2021 - 20:16

University know-how the secret sauce for vaccine success

All three approved Covid vaccines have their roots in academic IP and technology transfer

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 05:46

US election highlights divisions within Native American Navajo Nation

Community has been hit hard by Covid-19 pandemic as its leaders choose political sides

Thu Oct 15 2020 - 01:00

Coronavirus: How Latin America became global epicentre of the pandemic

Virus is raging across a region with political, social and economic conditions to help it thrive

Wed Jun 24 2020 - 13:39

Italian sewage study suggests Covid-19 was there in December

Samples taken in Milan and Turin showed the presence of virus before first case reported in China

Sat Jun 20 2020 - 17:45

Trump says he is taking anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine

‘I happen to think it’s good,’ says US president of drug not approved to treat Covid-19

Tue May 19 2020 - 07:15

Irish-French partnership offers €5,000 research grants

EirGrid and French-based Réseau de Transport d’Électricité will see support projects on renewable energies and smart grids

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 13:36

President and vice chancellor of Queen’s University dies suddenly

Prof Patrick Johnston was leading cancer expert who wanted to make Belfast college international powerhouse

Sun Jun 04 2017 - 19:36

Parenting courses help reduce ADHD symptoms among children, study shows

Findings show benefits of investing in early intervention, says Minister for Children

Fri Nov 22 2013 - 01:00

The stresses of a hidden epidemic

Almost half of women who have given birth have problems with their pelvic-floor muscles, and the biggest problem is their silence. Next week, more than 2,000 experts will gather in Dublin to discuss the conditions and the treatments

Tue May 21 2013 - 01:00

Run Clinic: Stretching and walking help ease calf cramping