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Cancer care services to be relocated by year end
Breast cancer services to close at many more small hospitals across the State p

CUMH to take part in pregnancy research
Irish hospital involved in international screening programme on pre-eclampsia p
Students encouraged to drink sensibly
THE INTRODUCTION of mandatory alcohol and drug testing for students at Irish universities would be draconian, but a sensible approach to drinking and overall health should be encouraged, a conference in Cork has heard. p
More time together for newborns and mothers
MOTHERS AND and babies will be given more time together immediately after the baby's birth in maternity units with the Baby Friendly Hospitals Status. p
Survey to study food fear factor
CONSUMER ATTITUDES to food risks will come under scrutiny in a new study launched this week. The survey of food behaviour in the Irish population by University College Dublin (UCD) will ask the public about their lifestyles and attitudes towards food scares, in a bid to inform food policy and communication strategies. p
'Coiling' now available in Cork
Advanced treatment for aneurysm is minimally invasive and avoids surgery p
Minister says NTPF could cover orthodontic care
THE MINISTER for Health Mary Harney has suggested that the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) may be used to secure orthodontic treatment for patients in some parts of the State who are experiencing long waiting lists. p
In short
A roundup of today's other stories in brief. p

Hotels pledge to put health back on the menu
Federation claims it will tackle obesity with family-friendly menus p
Chefs' challenge: healthy food that children want
Chef de Cuisine at the five-Star Aghadoe Heights Hotel in Killarney, Gavin Gleeson, welcomes the IHF initiative but believes that there has to be a balanced approach to ensure that taste is not compromised. p
Drinking, dancing and dining
HEARTBEAT: When it comes to the survival of the fittest, they're mostly female p

The forgotten malady
While the Famine is keenly remembered, the Spanish flu is often overlooked p
Patients set to miss out on the benefit of brain breakthroughs
The big issue for neurology is to be able to provide the standard of service available in other developed countries p
The viral root to a host of common ailments
CHECK-UP There are many different types of viruses that cause infection and illness p
Understanding troubled teens is not child's play
MIND MOVES: LATELY, YOUNG people have come to our attention for the wrong reasons. Reports of severe bullying, antisocial behaviour and suicide have assaulted our collective consciousness and left us reeling. Something is wrong, and we, adults entrusted with their care, feel helpless and scared. p
Lifelines
Discussing depression and addiction links: The complex interaction between depression and addiction will be teased out by psychiatrist Dr Conor Farren at this month's Aware lecture tomorrow at 7.30pm in St Patrick's Hospital, James St, Dublin. p

The great foreign drug rush
Doing a drug run from Spain is an act of mercy, given Irish pharmaceutical prices p
Why being male is a tricky medical condition
Why are men more reluctant to go to the doctor than women, and should they be encouraged to see a GP more often? p
Are you playing the role of adult, parent of child?
THAT'S MEN: Being aware of the roles you and your partner could be playing is crucial in relationships p
Red, itchy scalps and mild kidney failure
MEN'S HEALTH MATTERS: Your health questions answered p

When the honeymoon is over
Some 5 per cent of newlyweds are not happy, counselling service claims p
Case study: 'I didn't think he should be acting like a single man'
After 10 years in a relationship and five years living together, David (37) and Sinéad (35) got married a year ago. p
Dealing with diet difficulties
The Coeliac Society of Ireland is helping people take back control of their diets and their lives p
Research: TCD's coeliac breakthrough
A new breakthrough involving Irish patients and researchers is shedding light on why some people develop coeliac disease. The study, which was published last week in Nature Genetics, identifies seven genetic regions that differ between people who have coeliac disease and people who don't. p
An unquestionable physical side to depression
MEDICAL MATTERS There is often a strong link between heart disease and severe depression p

Stress-free energy
Energy monks are bringing their approach to unlocking stress to Dublin - and it doesn't cost a penny p
Getting to the root of black cohosh's uses
DOES IT WORK? Black cohosh is often used in place of HRT, but does it have much impact? p

Midwives hopeful of progress on issue of indemnity
Independent midwives only carry insurance until the end of March p
HSE called on to fund parenting courses
THE HSE should provide funding immediately to roll out parenting courses across the State because it would save the Exchequer millions in the long term, a child psychologist has claimed. p
Vaccinating girls against cervical cancer
The Republic is awaiting the go-ahead for a school-based cervical cancer vaccine programme that could save many lives every year p
Vaccination: the Dáil debates
The need for a cervical cancer vaccination programme will be among the issues discussed in a presentation by the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children this afternoon. p
Help on the homework front
How do you get children to take homework seriously? p
One sick daddy eager to keep his head under covers
IT'S A DAD'S LIFE: Of course you feel sorry for them with their puking and coughing, but . . . p
The joy in little things to look forward to
HEALTH PLUS: Looking forward to an event is a simple way of breaking patterns of distress p
In short
A roundup of today's other stories in brief. p

Emotional support for physical issues
IT HAPPENED TO ME: Julie Joyce was born without a forearm, and her experience of the health service has been a protracted struggle p
Tips to get you started on the road to health
FIT FOR LIFE: Don't overdo it when getting into an exercise routine p

Ditching the corporate culture
A NEW LIFE: Xuan Busto went from corporate culture to house husband, and now has a new career as a photographer p
Improve patient choice and cut the cost of drugs
ON THE COUCH: Jean Andrews is a physiotherapy clinical specialist at the Blackrock Clinic, Dublin p

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