Over-the-date cosmetics ‘hazardous’
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is urging people not to use cosmetic products that are over the date. Six in ten Irish adults use cosmetics beyond their expiry or…
Trump tariffs: Ireland got off lightest
Ireland has been one of the least affected by trade tariffs imposed by the US, but remains one of the most vulnerable to decisions in the White House, the OECD…
Rising levels of prostate and testicular cancers ‘linked to chemical pollution’
Rising levels of cancers in men could be linked to chemical pollution, that’s according to the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL). Across Europe, cases of prostate and testicular cancers appear…
Bird flu ‘housing order’ after second outbreak confirmed
A second outbreak of bird flu has been discovered on a turkey farm in County Meath. It follows confirmation of the disease in a flock in County Carlow on Monday.…
PFAS found in minister’s blood
Toxic substances known as ‘forever chemicals’ were detected in Timmy Dooley’s blood, according to the European Environmental Bureau (EEB). Ireland’s environment minister, Timmy Dooley TD, was one of 18 ministers…
EU signals green light for Ireland’s €240m request
The European Commission has signaled that it will give the go-ahead for a €240 million payment to Ireland as part of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility. The Recovery and…
Europe fears Trump pharmaceutical tariffs
President Trump has announced punishing 100 percent tariffs on pharmaceuticals in a shock to the industry. The European Union thought that it had made a tariff agreement that limited all…
Paracetamol can be used during pregnancy, say EU and Irish health agencies
Health agencies across Europe have rushed to reassure women that paracetamol can still be taken during pregnancy and that there is no proven link to autism. On Monday, US President,…
‘Medicines are not sweets’, warns drug agency
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has launched a campaign urging people not to treat medicines like sweets. It’s part of a Europe-wide campaign co-ordinated by the European Medicines Agency…
EU to fund Irish muscular pain research
Academics at Irish universities have won €12 million in funding to advance research in areas as diverse as genetics, pain management and wave propulsion. Trinity College, University College Dublin (UCD),…