Health
Listeria poisoning almost double
Two people have died in four years from the food bug listeriosis, which affected a record number of patients here in 2007. A new report reveals there were 21 cases of listeriosis in Ireland last year compared to 11 in 2004 when it first became mandatory to report outbreaks.
Still no alerts on alcohol for mums-to-be
THE drinks industry promised in October last year to put health warnings for pregnant women on alcohol products.
Age limit for disabled driver grant lowered
PEOPLE aged 66 years or over are now eligible to apply for a special motorised transport grant from the Health Service Executive.
Diabetes patients must focus on feet
The rate of unnecessary foot amputation among Irish diabetes sufferers is high because of a lack of specialist services in clinics.
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