Why are people so polarised about wearing masks? Pro-mask messages are more present in mainstream media, but anti-mask wearing sentiments are more common on social media Media • 26 Nov
What we know so far about Covid vaccines for children 'You can't get away from the fact that they are an unvaccinated cohort and the case numbers in children are so high' Health • 26 Nov
What the Covid surge tells us about Ireland's hospital capacity Fears have been raised once again about hospitals and ICUs becoming overwhelmed with Covid patients Health service • 23 Nov
How surfing can improve your mental health Surf therapy has been shown to boost those factors that help protect young people against the development of mental illness Mental Health • 19 Nov
How Austin Clarke's mental health illness coloured his poetry The favourite poet of generations of Leaving Cert English students was someone with personal experience of mental health issues Culture • 18 Nov
Why having bad dental health could increase your risk of Covid Having good oral health and caring for your mouth could significantly reduce your risk of developing severe Covid symptoms Health • 16 Nov
The 'winter blues': what exactly is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Millions of us can expect feelings of depression, fatigue, irritability and poor sleep at this time of year Health • 16 Nov
If monkeys are fermenting, why aren't you? Humans and our non-human ancestors have been eating and evolving alongside fermented foods for a long time Health • 11 Nov
Why is the beauty business getting dirty? Cosmetics developers are trying to harness the link between bacteria and healthy skin to create new skin care products Beauty • 11 Nov
The science of teenagers Some remarkable biological and psychological changes occur during adolescence which explain how teenagers behave Health • 11 Nov
How do fruit and veg affect our digestive system? Fruit and vegetables are an excellent source of both macro and micronutrients whcih are key to a healthy digestive system Food • 10 Nov
Does too much sleep increase your risk of brain decline? Researchers have found that sleeping less than 4.5 hours and more than 6.5 hours a night is associated with cognitive decline Sleep • 10 Nov
Is the food you eat connected to how you feel? There is a growing body of research which looks at how our diets are linked to both good and bad mental health Health • 15 Nov
How Covid lateral flow tests work Flow processes like those in Covid antigen and pregnancy tests have become a major area of development in the pharma industry Health • 09 Nov
All you need to know about vitamin D We hear a lot about vitamin D and a healty lifestyle, but what are the actual facts and figures about it? Health • 09 Nov
What are my rights if I catch Covid-19 from a work colleague? Both employer and employee have a legal duty to take reasonable care to ensure health and safety in the workplace Work and careers • 22 Nov
Is the common cold really much worse this year? A microbiologist explains if the colds we're experiencing really are the worst ever this year Health • 05 Nov
5 reasons why Ireland's Covid numbers are still so high What's behind Ireland's stubborn high numbers compared to some other locations worldwide? Ireland • 04 Nov
Are the wrong chairs and desks causing injuries for home workers? Working from home has numerous benefits, but unsuitable furniture may leave workers at risk from repetitive strain injuries Working from Home • 01 Nov
How much protein can fish provide us with? Fish has a high content of 'complete' protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and vitamins Health • 29 Oct
Park life: how the pandemic changed our use of local parks More than 9 out of 10 respondents to a new survey believe Dublin parks are a good use of taxpayer's money Health • 01 Nov
Is brushing your teeth for two minutes enough? While research suggests brushing for three or four minutes might be significantly better, there's also the risk of over-brushing Health • 27 Oct
6 popular beliefs about the cold - but are they true? From chicken soup to sticking garlic up your nose, do some of the common treatments and cures for the cold actually work? Health • 26 Oct
Stories from the sex lives of 20th century Irish men and women A collection of letters from patients with sexually-transmitted infections gives a unique insight into the sexual history of Ireland History • 22 Oct
Is salt good for you after all? There have been a number of claims about salt intake, but the research evidence continues to be largely no to that question Health • 21 Oct
