New mRNA vaccine expands flu protection options for older adults
Every fall, millions of Americans heed the call to get their annual flu shot. Getting vaccinated reduces the…
Jess Casey: Despite good PISA results, Ireland must heed drop in maths and reading scores
Wins for Ireland in the 2025 international PISA results are set against a stark international backdrop of declining…
Irish teenagers getting weaker at maths and reading, new international research shows – The Irish Times
Teenagers in Ireland are achieving significantly lower scores in reading and maths than they were a decade ago,…
Alcohol-related liver cancer deaths were falling. Then the trend reversed during the COVID-19 pandemic
While deaths from several alcohol-attributable conditions have fallen globally, one cancer followed a strikingly different trajectory during the…
Covid the catalyst to a new life abroad with online fitness business – The Irish Times
The resort city of Marbella on Spain’s southern Costa del Sol has long been a popular destination for…
Tributes to Professor Anthony Staines as ‘advocate for equality in healthcare’ dies
Tributes have been paid to Professor Anthony Staines for his commitment to equality in healthcare, kindness, and dedication…
Fall in Leaving Cert grades will not translate into lower points as CAO offers due today – The Irish Times
A fall in Leaving Certificate grades this year will not lead to a reduction in CAO points as…
Nigerian COVID-19 response highlights cultural trust in ethnopharmacology
During COVID-19, ethnopharmacology became prominent in Nigeria due to affordability, accessibility, and cultural trust, but evidence for safety…
State Claims Agency dealing with 94 Covid-19 vaccine-related cases
THE STATE IS facing 94 Covid-19 vaccine-related claims as of the end of July, according to Health Minister…
What is Moderna’s new cancer vaccine and how big a breakthrough is it? – The Irish Times
Merck and Moderna’s success with a personalised cancer vaccine designed to keep melanoma at bay opens a new…
Researcher Earns Patent For Breath-Based Virus Detection Tech
Nian Sun, a distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern, has spent years perfecting a device…
Nurses seek a seat at the table as they fight expanding clinical AI
As that workplace advocacy and bargaining continue, educators and researchers also have their eyes on the future: They’re…