'Cot deaths 50% less likely where mother and baby share room'Infant sleep: Babies sleeping in different rooms to their mothers have double the risk of dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome…Tue Mar 14 2006 - 00:00
HorizonsShaping our cities: The newly established Academy of Urbanism aims to foster public awareness of what makes for good (and bad…Sat Mar 11 2006 - 00:00
Expert identifies link between infection and cancerCancer research: A link between chronic infection and cancer has been identified by a leading world expert on cancer.Tue Mar 07 2006 - 00:00
Rates of depression increase by a fifth for people aged 50-70European survey: Rates of depression increase by up to 20 per cent between the ages of 50 and 75, according to preliminary findings…Tue Feb 28 2006 - 00:00
The problem with plasticHorizons: Recyclers of plastic will be aware that many of the plastic containers used by supermarkets to package fruit, vegetables…Sat Feb 25 2006 - 00:00
Association issues tooth-whitening warningDental products: The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has warned that some tooth-whitening products can cause heightened tooth…Tue Feb 21 2006 - 00:00
Cutting down on air travel?Horizons: Do you feel guilty about the number of flights you take each year? Will you be limiting your air travel because you…Sat Feb 18 2006 - 00:00
Body to safeguard patients urgedHealth seminar : A National Patient Safety Agency should be set up in the Republic, the Irish Pharmaceutical Union's annual …Tue Feb 07 2006 - 00:00
IEF to take fight nationwideHorizons: A new environmental group, the Irish Environmental Forum (IEF) has been set up to offer mutual support to communities…Sat Feb 04 2006 - 00:00
An architectural originalHorizons: American architect and winner of the 2005 Pritzker Architecture prize - at $100,000 (€81,430), this is architecture…Sat Jan 28 2006 - 00:00
More than 25,000 petition for free screeningMore than 25,000 signatures have been received by the Irish Cancer Society, just one week after the launch of its online petition…Tue Jan 17 2006 - 00:00
HorizonsTurning down the lights: The environmental lobby group Friends of the Irish Environment is urging the Minister for the Environment…Sat Jan 07 2006 - 00:00
HorizonsIreland's leading environmentalists review their highs and lows of 2005:Sat Dec 24 2005 - 00:00
Balancing work with home lifeThere is more to work than just salary and perks when trying to integrate career and familyFri Dec 23 2005 - 00:00
EU law may require drug trials on childrenClinical trials: Drug companies will have to carry out clinical trials on children before bringing new drugs onto the market…Tue Dec 20 2005 - 00:00
HorizonsGet real at Christmas: Buying a real Christmas tree rather than an artificial one is the environmentally sound option, promoted…Sat Dec 10 2005 - 00:00
Melting in MontrealHorizons : A melting ice sculpture of the Earth was what the Green Party chose to symbolise the speed at which climate change…Sat Nov 26 2005 - 00:00
Hospital bed debateMany healthcare professionals argue that Minster for Health and Children Mary Harney's plans to offer tax incentives to private…Tue Nov 22 2005 - 00:00
HorizonsWinter Olympics go green: Measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions, minimise water use in snow-making and promote eco-friendly…Sat Nov 19 2005 - 00:00
HorizonsImproving children's health One third of all diseases are caused by environmental hazards, according to experts, and recent …Sat Nov 12 2005 - 00:00
Pressing pauseIn their book, Depression - an Emotion not a Disease , Dr Michael Corry and Dr Aine Tubridy present a novel approach to potential…Tue Nov 08 2005 - 00:00
HorizonsOrganic growth: National Organic Week begins on Monday with a campaign to encourage more farmers to switch to organic farming…Sat Nov 05 2005 - 00:00
HorizonsSites for sore eyes: "The management of World Heritage Sites is the basic problem nowadays and how the priorities of conservation…Sat Oct 29 2005 - 01:00
Unqualified could register as psychologistsLegislation loophole: Up to 1,000 unqualified people could register as psychologists in a loophole of the proposed legislation…Tue Oct 25 2005 - 01:00
The remedies of choiceIt is estimated that 46 per cent of American women use complementary and alternative therapies to address issues at and around…Tue Oct 25 2005 - 01:00
HorizonsCranes take off: There is good news and bad news this week for Operation Migration, which is creating the world's second migratory…Sat Oct 22 2005 - 01:00
Cork college to offer first herbal science degreeQualifications: The Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) is to offer the first third- level degree course in herbal science in…Tue Oct 11 2005 - 01:00
HorizonsHabitats under threat: Thinning ice and longer summers are destroying the habitat of the polar bear, delegates at a conference…Sat Oct 08 2005 - 01:00
Hospice movement calls for greater palliative careSix out of every 10 people who die around the world would benefit from palliative care, yet the majority of them do not receive…Tue Oct 04 2005 - 01:00
HorizonsBring banks attracting litter: Littering at recycling centres and bring banks is a growing problem, according to new research…Sat Oct 01 2005 - 01:00
Farmers risk heart diseaseHealth screening: Farmers need to be more alert to their risk of heart disease, preliminary results of a new study reveal.Tue Sept 27 2005 - 01:00
HorizonsCombat climate change Three out of five Irish people are worried about the effects of climate change and the impact it will …Sat Sept 24 2005 - 01:00
GPs urged to be aware of early Alzheimer'sDementia report: GPs must become more aware of the prevalence of Alzheimer Disease among people in their late 40s and early …Tue Sept 20 2005 - 01:00
Irish women still have major misconceptions about the risks of breast cancer, study showsBreast cancer: Irish women have major misconceptions about the risks of breast cancer, a new survey has foundTue Sept 13 2005 - 01:00
What happens in clinical trials and are they safe?What is a clinical trial? A clinical trial is a study into the safety and effectiveness of a drug not yet licensed or a drug…Tue Sept 13 2005 - 01:00
HorizonsCelebrating heritage: In an effort to create more public interest in Heritage Week, which starts tomorrow, the Department of…Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
Cancer society urges sunbed ban as usage risesCancer society: The Irish Cancer Society (ICS) is calling for a ban on sunbeds, following new research that shows 7 per cent…Tue Aug 16 2005 - 01:00
Technique offers way to overcome stammerA method developed by a psychologist to beat his own stammer has become established around the world as a programme for conquering…Tue Aug 02 2005 - 01:00
HorizonsChildren's World Summit: Up to 1,000 children from around the world will meet in Aichi, Japan, next week for the Children's …Sat Jul 23 2005 - 01:00
HorizonsVegetable plots backed: Community gardens and urban vegetable plots are back on the public agenda in the US, as plans to set…Sat Jul 09 2005 - 01:00
HorizonsEnvironmental health: The natural, created and built environment has an influence on a child's wellbeing, according to new research…Sat Jul 02 2005 - 01:00
Children put parents first when judging happinessWellbeing study: Relationships with parents and family members are the most important influence on a child's wellbeing, according…Tue Jun 28 2005 - 01:00
Uplifting tale of an ordinary townChildren's books: When an established writer of adult fiction turns his/her hand to writing a novel for children, the finished…Sat Jun 25 2005 - 01:00
War zones cast long shadow over childrenPsychotherapy: Children who grow up in war zones, unstable political situations or who live with constant terror threats will…Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
HorizonsBuilding-skills expo: Stonecutters, woodcarvers, ironworkers, plasterworkers, thatchers, wood turners and stained-glass artists…Sat May 21 2005 - 01:00
Nicotine vaccine offers new path to beating cigarettesSmoking: There could be a painless solution on the horizon for nicotine addictsTue May 17 2005 - 01:00
