Scientific findings warn against incense

An outstanding performance on the cycling track has won Dr Wendy Houvenaghel a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics. Competing in the Women’s Individual Pursuit, Houvenaghel came first in the qualifying round, and then second in the medal race, winning a silver medal for Great Britain. Houveneghel covered 3,000m in just three minutes and 30.4 … Continued

Chewing gum appears to speed up the return of normal bowel function by stimulating nerves in the digestive system, research suggests. The latest work published in Archives of Surgery reviews data from five recent trials involving 158 patients. In each study, a group of patients chewed sugarless gum three times per day following surgery for … Continued

Amazing claim that appliance boosts performance

Powerful antiseptic to tackle MRSA outbreaks

Speaking on RTE 1 yesterday, chief executive officer of the Irish Dental Association (IDA), Fintan Hourihan, emphasised the difficulties facing dentists in relation to the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS). On News at One Mr Hourihan stated that one in 10 dentists have withdrawn from the DTSS, meaning almost 200 dentists have left the scheme … Continued

The Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney TD, has welcomed the report of the Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance entitled Building a culture of patient safety. The Minster said: ‘Perhaps the most significant recommendation of the report is the introduction of a licensing system for all health services whether they are delivered … Continued