Tag: Prevention
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Moth holes in your jumper? Here’s how to fix and prevent
Why moths damage wool and jumpers When you pull your knitwear out of storage, you might discover tiny, irregular holes or edge fraying. In Ireland, two moth species commonly target clothing: the common clothes moth and the case-bearing clothes moth. The larvae, attracted to keratin in natural fibres like wool and cashmere, feed on your…
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Time Is Brain: Ireland’s Stroke Care Pathway that Saves Lives
The Countdown Begins: Why Time Matters in a Stroke When a stroke hits, every second counts. Blood flow to the brain is disrupted, and brain cells begin to die. In Ireland, about one in four people will experience a stroke in their lifetime, with roughly 7,500 cases annually and nearly 90,000 people living with its…
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Study Links Nearly 1 in 5 UTIs to Contaminated Meat: A Food-Safety Wake-Up Call
Overview: A New Angle on Urinary Tract Infections Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue, typically treated as a medical and hygiene concern. A four-year study, published in mBio, reframes UTIs as partly a food-safety issue by linking about 18% of infections to E. coli strains that originate in meat from food-producing animals.…
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HIV Research: A Catalyst for Breakthroughs Across Medicine
The Enduring Impact of HIV Research HIV/AIDS research has become more than a focused effort against a single disease. Over the past four decades, U.S.-funded HIV research has advanced science in ways that touch immunology, cancer therapy, vaccines, and global health at large. A recent Nature Medicine commentary by leading researchers highlights how this sustained…
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Collaborative research for a healthier tomorrow: Alberta’s Tomorrow Project
Introduction: A long-term mission for cancer prevention Alberta’s Tomorrow Project (ATP) is a landmark longitudinal study that aims to uncover why some people develop cancer and chronic diseases while others do not. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024, ATP began recruiting participants in 2000 and now includes more than 55,000 Albertans. By monitoring health and…
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Cold Weather Warning: 5 Things Arthritis Patients Must Do Before Winter Hits
Winter Is a Test for Joints — Here Are 5 Essential Preparations As temperatures drop, many people with arthritis notice increased joint pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. With a proactive plan, you can minimize winter-related symptoms and keep your joints moving. These five practical steps blend warmth, movement, nutrition, mental health, and protective habits to…
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RSV Immunization for Infants: What Parents Need to Know
Understanding RSV and Why Immunization Matters Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common illness that can cause serious breathing problems in some babies. While most infants recover at home, RSV can lead to prolonged symptoms and, in vulnerable children, require medical care. Immunization strategies are evolving, offering new ways to protect infants during the RSV…
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Obesity Redefined: Study finds nearly 70% of US adults would be obese under new criteria
New obesity criteria shift the goalposts A landmark study from Mass General Brigham applies an updated obesity framework to a large US dataset and finds a dramatic reclassification: 68.6% of adults would be labeled obese under the new criteria, compared with 42.9% under the traditional BMI-alone standard. The jump is most pronounced among those with…
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Flu Cases Surge in Quezon City as Children Bear the Brunt of Illness
Urgent Flu Surge in Quezon City The Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) has reported a notable rise in influenza-like illness (ILI) in 2025, with a 67 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. From January 1 to October 13, 2025, the city recorded 2,070 ILI cases, signaling a heightened period of…
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Social prescribing for young people: mapping pathways to community-based wellbeing and early intervention
Introduction: social prescribing as a potential prevention pathway for adolescents Adolescence is a period of rapid physical, emotional, and social change. Fostering social connectedness outside the family is central to identity development and mental wellbeing. This systematic mapping review examines how social prescribing and related community-based wellbeing activities may serve as prevention and early intervention…