Mental health treatment a growing concern in Illinois jails
Despite repeated warnings from medical professionals, staff at the Sangamon County Jail placed 27-year-old Tiffany Rusher — who…
Cervical cancer association with unsafe sex and smoking
Even as age-standardized death rates fall, population growth and deep social divides keep cervical cancer deadly. Study: Global…
Mental health treatment a growing concern in Illinois jails
Despite repeated warnings from medical professionals, staff at the Sangamon County Jail placed 27-year-old Tiffany Rusher — who…
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…
‘I have nowhere to go. I am frightened’ – The Irish Times
An elderly survivor of a Magdalene laundry says she is “frightened” and “has nowhere to go” as her…
‘I lived one life until I was 26, then life changed’ – The Irish Times
One of Liam Cullinane’s toughest tests after joining the French Foreign Legion in 1985 was a gruelling night…
Neuralink’s big vision collides with reality of brain implants
O. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming…
Depression links to chronic headaches through weight and diet, not physical activity alone
Large population data from Iran show that body weight and iron intake help statistically explain the depression–headache link,…
Everyday obstacles a constant worry for Ireland’s 300,000 visually impaired – The Irish Times
Declan Meenagh had just “wasted half the morning” trying in vain to apply online for a Revolut credit…
More than 1.5m to receive average of €520 this year from social welfare increases – The Irish Times
More than 1.5 million people in receipt of core weekly social welfare payments are to receive an average…
On the housing list as a wheelchair user – The Irish Times
For Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin (50), a wheelchair user for 14 years, being disabled is the reason she had…
Improved disability and youth mental health services among commitments in HSE’s 2026 plan – The Irish Times
Improvements to disability services, an 18 per cent increase in the number of cervical screening tests and an…