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More Irish bypassing Britain for cheaper abortions
Women are increasingly travelling to The Netherlands and other Continental European countries instead of Britain to access cheaper abortion services, according to the Well Woman Centre. p
Sharp rise in cases of oral cancer
Oral (mouth) cancer among women is increasing dramatically, according to the Irish Dental Association (IDA). It said increased smoking and drinking among women were partly to blame. p
First steps taken to reduce fluoride level in water supplies
Local authorities across the State have this week begun taking
steps to reduce the levels of fluoride in public water
supplies. p
Calls for half of all acute beds to be in single rooms
Half of all beds in acute hospitals should be in single rooms, the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) has said. p
Other Health Stories
'Surgery' success on HIV for first time
German scientists have won an important battle in the war on Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by eliminating the virus that can lead to Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (Aids) from human cells for the first time. pPeer equality despite cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy in the eight to 12 age group experience a similar quality of life to their peers, a major new study has found. pWest's first open heart surgeries are performed in Galway
The first open heart surgeries in the West of Ireland have been carried out at University College Hospital Galway's long awaited ultra modern cardiac surgery unit. pSomewhere to Belong To
That's men for you I wonder how many gay men cringe when they see camp depictions of gayness on Coronation Street or on some of Graham Norton's shows? pRoyal College of Physicians to elect a new president this week
Elections to find a new president for the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) take place later this week. pA range of job vacancies at St James's Hospital
Job vacancies at St James's Hospital in Dublin this week include roles in the pharmacy department and the speech and language department. A senior pharmacist and a basic grade pharmacist (clinical services) are required. p
At the pulse of sports injuries
The State's first dedicated specialist sports medicine facility opened last week. Fiona Tyrrell reports. pScreening alone won't keep a heart healthy
Irish cardiologists are warning against following Britain's plan for preventing heart disease. Theresa Judge reports. pLowest caste of all
Heart Beat: Recently, I was surprised to discover that many long-term psychiatric patients, unlike the rest of the population, do without GP care. p
Getting the miles under your belt
In week two of our series, Emmet Malone talks to leading Irish marathon runner Gary Crossan about what's in store for those just starting out on their long-distance training. pSticking with the programme
Experienced marathon runner Dr Kieran Whyte tells Emmet Malone that one of the most common problems for first-timers is over-exuberance. pPlanning on the run
To quote Al Pacino, who was citing Nietzsche while playing Big Boy Caprice in the film, Dick Tracy, "A man [ we use the term loosely, of course] without a plan, is not a man." You'll be relieved to hear, though, that there are plenty out there to choose from. Here are just five to consider . . . pLiving in the moment
Mind Moves: Our lifetime is one lifetime only. It does not get extended infinitely. It cannot exceed its course. It has a natural end if it is not ended in an untimely manner. p
Public appetite for real food
The first all-Ireland farmers' market conference took place yesterday. Food writer John McKenna says markets feed a demand for healthy food. pThe flowering power of Echinacea
A new review of the herbal remedy Echinacea reveals its pros and cons, writes Sylvia Thompson . pLife on the red-eye shift
Medical Matters: A clear full moon hung brightly in the winter night sky and a light frost covered the fields in a crystal-white sheen. I remarked on the beauty of the moon to my driver. "The lunatics will all be out tonight," he said knowingly - and he was right. p
Stop the struggles
The Bigger Picture: There is far more going well in the world than not. We have far more in common between us than not. There is plenty of evidence that love exists and that we are loved, whether we are able to notice it or not. There is every reason to be hopeful about the world we live in and the life we can have. pQuestioning your view of life
Byron Katie believes that by challenging stressful thoughts, you can change your life. Anne Dempsey reports. pMy Kind of Exercise
Former footballer Lee Sharpe tells Patricia Weston how golf, six-a-side football, snowboarding and dancing on ice helps keep his fitness levels up. pCheck-up
Can you tell me what multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome is? My sister was told by her previous doctor that she had this condition but her new GP seemed to imply the condition does not exist. Who is right? p
Churning up the good life
A New Life: When a married couple saw a gap in the market, they turned ice cream into the main ingredient of their career and life, writes Mick Kelly . pOn the Couch
Michael McCormick, Occupation: Chief executive of Down Syndrome Ireland. pTale of two women and one fatal disease
RadioScope: Documentary on One: Stigma, RTÉ Radio One, Wednesday, 8pm pHerbal power
My Working Day: Dr Dílis Clare, GP and herbalist, gets great satisfaction from teaching people about Western herbal medicine. pLifelines
Looking for a way to live a more sustainable life or simply learn how to grow and make your own food? If so, consider joining other participants on the five-day long Good Life course at the Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co Leitrim from July 23rd to July 27th. p
