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The Cicada variant of Covid-19 is a highly mutated strain detected in 23 countries, with health officials warning vaccines may be less effective against it 12:23, 31 Mar 2026Updated 12:27, 31 Mar 2026 A positive and negative Covid-19 test (stock)(Image: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) A fresh variant of the Covid-19 virus has … Read more
A public “trust pothole” that existed before the pandemic developed into a “trust chasm”, former World Health Organisation deputy director general Dr Mike Ryan has told a Covid-19 evaluation forum. The Sligo epidemiologist recommended a “rapid” response to an emerging epidemic, which “does not mean perfect action”. The quicker the actions, the more likely the … Read more
First systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds dramatic rise in screen use among children and adolescents. Screen time among children and adolescents has increased significantly over the past three decades, with clear rise occurring after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new systematic review conducted at … Read more
For reasons I have no way to explain, March has been a big month for resignations. At least three people I know have decided to throw in the towel. One was poached by a rival company. Another went off to write a book. The third decided that, after nearly 20 years in the same job, … Read more
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Published on 28/03/2026 – 8:00 GMT+1 Researchers may have found out why older adults are much more likely to be seriously impacted by COVID or the flu. This is mainly due to ageing lung cells, which can trigger excessive immune responses, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco … Read more
Older adults are much more likely to become seriously ill from flu or COVID because aging lung cells can drive excessive immune responses, according to a new study led by researchers at UC San Francisco. The findings enhance the understanding of the inflammation that accompanies aging, explaining how an otherwise minor cough can sometimes send … Read more
Global maternal deaths have declined over the past three decades, yet progress has slowed in recent years and remains uneven across countries, according to new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 research published today in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health. The study estimates that 240,000 women died from maternal causes in 2023, accounting for 5.5% of all deaths among … Read more
A Medical Council fitness-to-practise inquiry heard allegations that a Wexford-based GP posted inappropriate tweets during the pandemic that undermined public health guidelines. Dr William (Billy) Ralph, of the Ballagh Health Centre, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, is alleged to have posted a large number of tweets from October 17th, 2020, to June 16th, 2022, which were critical … Read more