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Health: ‘It’s vital that women get perinatal help if they need it’

Specialist teams are in place in all maternity hospitals to help pregnant women and new mothers cope with mental health issues, writes Margaret Hawkins.

13 November 2024
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Up to 80% of beef herds in northwest had liver fluke this year - AHI

This is according to data from Animal Health Ireland, based on the 23,700 herds that have been recorded as part of its beef health check programme in 2024 to date.

8 November 2024 NEWS
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Editorial: the altruistic act of organ donation

In any given year, there are approximately 600 people on the national organ transplant list, writes Ciara Leahy.

6 November 2024
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Challenging conventional livestock housing in Ireland

Dr. Jamie Robertson, a Scottish farm buildings expert who is critical of many livestock building designs both here and in the UK.

6 November 2024
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A healthy diet isn't about scrapping meat and milk – Teagasc

A Teagasc nutrition and sustainability researcher has said that a balanced 'meat, two veg' diet is not that which has the highest emissions, especially when accounting for nutrients.

6 November 2024 NEWS

Healthbytes: the latest in the world of healthcare

From saving a life with CPR to monitoring your heart health, stay informed with healthbytes, writes Margaret Hawkins.

6 November 2024
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IFA holds TB meeting in Cavan amid rising case numbers

The meeting will take place in the Errigal Hotel in Cavan at 8pm and will be chaired by IFA regional chair Frank Brady.

6 November 2024 NEWS

€777,000 allocated to fund social farming projects

Minister Charlie McConalogue made the announcement which will benefit four social farming model projects around the country and the National Social Farming Network.

5 November 2024 NEWS

Health: it's either go - or go blind

With 167 trips made, the ‘Belfast or Blind’ bus has helped thousands of people. But recent HSE cuts mean costs have shot up, writes Margaret Hawkins.

30 October 2024
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