Heavy coffee drinking may weaken bone density in older women
A decade-long study of postmenopausal women suggests tea may offer modest bone benefits, while very high coffee intake…
‘Even though I was fit and energetic the weekends were gone’ – The Irish Times
After a festive season of excess and indulgence, the concept of dry January can hold a certain appeal…
Photographer films empty, snowy street that sparks massive Millennial and Gen Z metaphor
American kids have fewer school days than most other major countries as it is, which poses a big…
Non-drinkers don’t want to sound insufferable – but my life is better without alcohol – The Irish Times
How are you getting on with the “dry” January? If you are invested in this month-long abstinence jag,…
Leftover Baileys alert as Irish homes repeat same January mistake
Irish households have been issued a renewed warning this January about leftover Baileys.With the New Year now underway,…
Anyone taking fexofenadrine warned by NHS to avoid some fruit juices
Fexofenadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine used to treat allergies, but NHS guidance warns that a number of fruit…
Why you shouldn’t skip your medication over the holidays
Many people are officially out of office, and while December is filled with lots of festivities and travelling,…
New insights into alcohol-related DNA damage and cancer risk
Alcohol consumption leads to the formation of a toxic compound called acetaldehyde, which damages DNA. A research team…
‘The role of Ozempic isn’t just about reduced consumption, it’s about a shift in values’
Weight loss medications are quietly reshaping how and why people drink, pushing alcohol towards a more selective and…
Former footballer left suicidal during alcoholism and gambling battle
The ex-professional footballer has spoken out on attempting to take his life twice over a 13-year period while…
Massive genetics study shows what truly separates and unites 14 psychiatric disorders
A sweeping genomic analysis reveals how psychiatric disorders cluster into five biological families, exposing shared pathways and pinpointing…
Study offers insight into how coffee and tea intake may influence bone health in older women
A new study from Flinders University offers insight into how two of the world’s most popular beverages, coffee…