LifelinesCANCER RESEARCH DEBATE: Biobanking for cancer research and better treatment is the theme of a public debate on Monday at 6pm…Tue Nov 27 2007 - 00:00
HorizonsDistaste for hazardous waste: The Environmental Protection Agency has invited public submissions on its proposed national hazardous…Sat Nov 24 2007 - 00:00
HorizonsClimate change lectures: Climate change is the theme of a series of public lectures in Dublin, organised by the Environmental…Sat Nov 17 2007 - 00:00
Islands in isolationHorizons: In 1841, more than 34,000 people lived on the islands around Ireland. In 2002, there were fewer than 9,000Sat Nov 10 2007 - 00:00
LifelinesDEPRESSION SEMINAR: Psychotherapist and author Dr Aine Tubridy will lead a one-day seminar on depression on Saturday from 10am…Tue Nov 06 2007 - 00:00
HorizonsPublic transport by the Lee How we can reduce our carbon footprint by designing sustainable transport systems for our towns …Sat Oct 20 2007 - 01:00
Walking a thin lineMental health professionals all agree that eating disorders are on the rise but could it be that what we define as an eating …Tue Oct 16 2007 - 01:00
HorizonsWater talk in Temple Bar: Water - the Defining Crisis of the 21st Century: How Should We Respond? is the title of a talk by …Sat Oct 13 2007 - 01:00
Calls for study into benefits of consuming oily fishFood and nutrition experts have called for an official review of the recommendation that pregnant women eat no more than two …Tue Oct 02 2007 - 01:00
HorizonsLet's move heaven and earth Climate change experts are predicting that there will be 150 million environmental refugees by the…Sat Sept 29 2007 - 01:00
Irish people suffer highest number of minor ailments in Europe, says studyIrish people suffer from the highest number of minor ailments, such as stomach upsets, coughs and sore throats, compared with…Tue Sept 25 2007 - 01:00
HorizonsRebel wheels lead the way: The Rebel Pedal Parade in Cork city next Saturday is probably the most inspired Irish response to…Sat Sept 15 2007 - 01:00
Solutions do not lie with gurus, says expertPeople are looking to a "wild assortment of gurus of fashion, diet, health and spirituality" for answers to their problems, according…Tue Sept 11 2007 - 01:00
HorizonsBuilding carbon neutrality: A scaled-down version of an eco-house powered solely by renewable energies will be one of the attractions…Sat Sept 08 2007 - 01:00
Rude Health Show attracts 6,000 visitorsTeenagers, parents and older people displayed their interest in healthy foods, food supplements and complementary therapies as…Tue Sept 04 2007 - 01:00
HorizonsBest foodie fest in the west The North West Food Fest, incorporating the seventh Organic Fair at the Organic Centre, Rossinver…Sat Sept 01 2007 - 01:00
7,000 sign petition against removal of high-dose vitamins from health storesUp to 7,000 consumers have signed a petition against the impending removal of high-dosage vitamins and minerals from Irish health…Tue Aug 21 2007 - 01:00
Three out of four say depression is very disruptiveThree out of four adults say that depression is a very disruptive illness, according to a new survey of people's attitudes and…Tue Jul 31 2007 - 01:00
HorizonsDon't forget your tent More than 5,000 non-biodegradable tents and nearly as many sleeping bags are abandoned each year at Irish…Sat Jul 07 2007 - 01:00
HorizonsThe price of Spanish oranges: The changing mindsets of many farmers across Europe is captured well in a story about orange farmers…Sat Jun 30 2007 - 01:00
LifelinesHOMEOPATHY CONFERENCE: The 14th International Conference on Homeopathy takes place at the NUI Galway from Friday, June 22nd, …Tue Jun 19 2007 - 01:00
HorizonsProtecting the farmers' market Farmers' markets are a growing phenomenon across the country as more and more people search for…Sat Jun 16 2007 - 01:00
'Superfood' drive a winner as people change dietTwo in every five people have made positive changes to their diets in the past six months, according to new research.Tue Jun 05 2007 - 01:00
HorizonsHabitat and bird laws Our natural heritage has been under appreciated by previous governments and an effective system of strict…Sat Jun 02 2007 - 01:00
Des res designsHorizons: Architects, planners, artists and designers will gather to discuss the social, environmental, economic and aesthetic…Sat May 12 2007 - 01:00
HorizonsOPW plans to improve park life When a transport study commissioned by the Office of Public Works found that about 10 million…Sat May 05 2007 - 01:00
HorizonsOPW plans to improve park life When a transport study commissioned by the Office of Public Works found that about 10 million…Sat May 05 2007 - 01:00
Women face 'conveyor belt' during childbirthWomen are being pushed through a "conveyor belt" type system when giving birth because of staff shortages and lack of resources…Tue May 01 2007 - 01:00
HorizonsThe council's five-year vision: Working to ensure that the management of landscape, biodiversity and archaeological resources…Sat Apr 28 2007 - 01:00
Campaign to raise breastfeeding ratesA new campaign to increase breastfeeding rates by 2 per cent a year over five years was set in motion yesterday.Tue Apr 24 2007 - 01:00
HorizonsEarth Day unites faith leaders: Thousands of faith leaders around the world are using tomorrow's celebration of Earth Day to…Sat Apr 21 2007 - 01:00
HorizonsEco-friendly Fingal: Fingal County Council is one of the most environmentally aware county councils in Ireland, with well-developed…Sat Apr 14 2007 - 01:00
Choice of hospital affects likelihood of CaesareanNon-emergency (elective) Caesarean sections are highest in Kerry General Hospital, at 28 per cent, and Mount Carmel Hospital …Tue Apr 03 2007 - 01:00
HorizonsCancel out your carbon: Do you see carbon-offsetting as the ultimate guilt-free solution to global warming? Or put simply, next…Sat Mar 31 2007 - 01:00
Restoration eco-dramaHorizons: A new information hub for individuals, community groups, businesses and government agencies keen to find out more …Sat Mar 24 2007 - 00:00
GPs to prescribe self-help library books to patientsA scheme which lends self-help books to people with mild to moderate mental health problems is about to begin in Dublin's north…Tue Mar 13 2007 - 00:00
LifelinesCHARITABLE BOOKS: Books for Hospitals is a charity which aims to make bookshops a focal point to help local communitiesTue Mar 06 2007 - 00:00
Pharmacists warn against internet slimming pillsIrish pharmacists are warning people against purchasing slimming pills over the internet, following calls for public education…Tue Mar 06 2007 - 00:00
HorizonsHow to vote with your wallet Can you really change the world just by buying certain foods? This question is put to readers of…Sat Feb 24 2007 - 00:00
Child's play to appreciate artThere is an explosion in children's art initiatives and small kids are 'hungriest for imaginative stimulation', writes Sylvia…Wed Feb 21 2007 - 00:00
LifelinesHEALTHCARE INFECTIONS: Healthcare infections affect at least one in 20 patients admitted to hospitalTue Feb 13 2007 - 00:00
HorizonsEPA seeks your input: "We need to know what environmental priorities the public would like to see addressed and what steps might…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
HorizonsEPA seeks your input: "We need to know what environmental priorities the public would like to see addressed and what steps might…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
In search of the holy grail of successful dietingSylvia Thompson checks out the new titles and finds that behind the glossy covers, there is a lot of sensible advice on healthy…Tue Jan 30 2007 - 00:00
Reading between the lines for a slimmer youAn overview of some of this year's range of dieting books.Tue Jan 30 2007 - 00:00
HorizonsNot just any old Iron: Last year, an exhibition of the bodies of four Iron Age men discovered in bogs around the country provided…Sat Jan 13 2007 - 00:00
A SUMMARY OF A VISION FOR CHANGEA Vision for Change, the mental health policy document published in January, was the first mental health policy document published…Tue Dec 19 2006 - 00:00
HorizonsEU to regulate toxins Legislation to force manufacturing companies in Europe to use less-harmful chemicals is close to becoming…Sat Dec 09 2006 - 00:00
