Scientists discover new cause of neuron death in Alzheimer’s and dementia
Cell death in dementia has long posed a frustrating problem. Toxic proteins pile up inside neurons in Alzheimer’s…
Great apes show mental differences that do not follow human rules
Ape minds have long been treated as clues to humanity’s past. Compare a chimpanzee, bonobo, gorilla, or orangutan…
‘Gym bros’ may have been right all along — should we all be eating more protein?
The usual public health message on exercise and diet is simple: do enough to avoid trouble. Walk more.…
Retro video game therapy helps stroke survivors regain arm movement
A familiar challenge follows many stroke survivors long after the emergency has passed. The ability to move an…
HSE mental health centres can’t provide therapy to patients due to understaffing
Mental health centres around the country are having to offer beds and medication only to distressed extremely vulnerable…
Developer offers to build public hospital for HSE in Limerick within seven years
A developer has offered to build a public hospital for the HSE in Limerick within five to seven…
The number of push-ups you should be able to do, according to your age
Ever wondered how your fitness levels compare? (Picture: Getty Images/Johner RF) Even for established gym bunnies, reaching the…
Weight-loss drug users save hundreds on food as take-up triples
Weight-loss drugs are saving users’ households more than £418 (€485) a year on grocery bills in the UK,…
Prostate beam therapy spares patients daily hospital trips
Prof Peter Johnson, the NHS’s national clinical director for cancer, said: “This technology lets us focus a powerful…
Apply for a 2026-27 UAE mental health journalism fellowship
You can apply now for a 2026-27 Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism if you are a…
Weight loss jabs are being linked to ‘Ozempic butt’ — a new drug might stop it
Some people losing weight rapidly have experienced ‘Ozempic butt’ (Picture: Getty Images) It’s no secret that there are…
BioCoach uses AI and biomechanics to give real-time exercise feedback at home
A squat can look simple until it starts going wrong. Knees drift, backs round, shoulders tighten, and without…