Health Archives – The College View

Covid-19 has had major effects on the lives of substance abusers

October 27, 2021

Covid-19 has had a massive impact on everyone, but some people have been affected in more serious and harmful ways than others.

“Rising above the influence”- Gardaí warn students to dangers of drugs

October 13, 2021

As universities open once more and college life returns to normal, An Garda Síochána have launched their “Rise above the influence” campaign. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness, particularly among first year students,

Air pollution has a lasting damaging effect on public health while speeding up climate change

March 24, 2021

Every evening, as the sky turns dark and the wind becomes bitter, Jenny looks out of her living room window to see her son playing outside. She knows he will have to come inside sooner

Methadone clinic users still face stigma almost two decades on

November 25, 2020

Methadone clinics have been in Ireland since 1998. Their patients are still facing the same stigma as those who attended the clinics 22 years ago.

Methadone clinic patients still face stigma two decades on

November 25, 2020

The Methadone Treatment Protocol (MTP) has been in Ireland since 1998. The patients of these methadone clinics are still facing the same stigma as those who attended the clinics 22 years ago.

The lingering effects of ‘long covid’

October 28, 2020

Some people with Covid-19 will have symptoms that linger or recur for weeks or months after their initial recovery, this is known as long covid.

Happy little pills

December 12, 2018

problems aren’t miraculously solved when you tell someone how you’re feeling

Woman apologises after saying a diet can cure cancer

December 12, 2018

The woman’s comments about how a ketogenic diet could cure cancer were found to be extremely controversial by social media users.

Syphilis on the rise across Ireland

December 12, 2018

Syphilis cases are increasing to record levels in Ireland according to the HSE. The STI can be treated with antibiotics and caught by getting a blood test.

GPs walk out of meeting about implementing abortion services

December 12, 2018

Over a hundred GPs attended the meeting to discuss how abortion services would be implemented in Ireland. During the meeting, 50 GPs walked out.

People with a disability can earn more while keeping their benefits

December 12, 2018

People in Ireland with a disability can now work more if they wish and keep their benefits such as disability allowance and medical card.

Those winter blues

November 28, 2018

University life, with all it’s merits, will statistically spike the vast majority of our anxiety levels at some point. With the ever darkening days of winter also slowly consuming us, it may feel that anxiety is closer to our front door than ever.

Athlone IT draw on mental health for inspiration

November 28, 2018

Athlone IT worked with Hotpress, Lyon’s tea and Pieta House on a mental health campaign creating seveal illustrations depicting mental health issues.

Scentsation

November 28, 2018

Roisin Maguire looks into how we can use essential oils to our advantage in our everyday lives.

Building Bulk

November 28, 2018

Eoin Harte discusses the do’s and don’ts when it comes to supplements.

VAT introduced on food supplements

November 28, 2018

The introduction of VAT on food supplements has caused upset with the Revenue amongst health food shops and some calling it a “tax on the elderly.”

Pharmacists warn against the overuse of antibiotics

November 28, 2018

Pharmacists warn people of the effects of using antibiotics for common illnesses like the cold, on which they have no effect.

Irish drinkers are at high health risk

November 28, 2018

Irish drinkers level of alcohol consumption can lead to serious health problems new research fro Drinkaware finds.

Paralysed patients walk again after electrical stimulation

November 14, 2018

Neuroscientists were successful in getting paralysed patients walking again after using electrical stimulation on the spine.

Medical professionals warn that there will be a record number of patients on trolleys this winter

November 14, 2018

There will be a record of patients on trolleys this winter warns the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) as hospitals wait until Spring to receive more beds.

Why roids aren’t all the rage

November 14, 2018

Many people have flocked to using anabolic steroids to achieve their goals but are unaware of the side effects that come along with using these substances. While they can be used to build muscle and decrease body fat, they are certainly not healthy for the user, especially if the user is not well educated on how to use them.

Health

Covid-19 has had major effects on the lives of substance abusers

“Rising above the influence”- Gardaí warn students to dangers of drugs

Air pollution has a lasting damaging effect on public health while speeding up climate change

Methadone clinic users still face stigma almost two decades on

Methadone clinic patients still face stigma two decades on

The lingering effects of ‘long covid’

Happy little pills

Woman apologises after saying a diet can cure cancer

Syphilis on the rise across Ireland

GPs walk out of meeting about implementing abortion services

People with a disability can earn more while keeping their benefits

Those winter blues

Athlone IT draw on mental health for inspiration

Scentsation

Building Bulk

VAT introduced on food supplements

Pharmacists warn against the overuse of antibiotics

Irish drinkers are at high health risk

Paralysed patients walk again after electrical stimulation

Medical professionals warn that there will be a record number of patients on trolleys this winter

Why roids aren’t all the rage

Irish patients will not be given medicinal cannabis until government find quality assured supplier

‘Top-ups’ given to deal with vacancy crisis in psychiatric nursing staff

Six weeks a’waiting

‘A death sentence around your neck’