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High And Low Cholesterol Levels Can Cause A Greater Risk Of Infectious Diseases Health News Published: 11 April 2018 14:10 CET Updated: 24 April 2018 19:46 CET

A new study, conducted by the University of Copenhagen and the Copenhagen University Hospital, has found a further link between cholesterol and the immune system. While high cholesterol is known for increasing the risk of heart disease, this new study has found that both low and high cholesterol can...

Middle-Aged Women Who Keep Fit Lower The Risk Of Dementia Health News Published: 20 March 2018 13:26 CET Updated: 14 August 2019 15:26 CET

A study has shown that middle-aged women who have a higher level of fitness are less likely to develop dementia in later life. 191 women aged between...

Medical team performing surgery in a hospital operating room with surgical tools prepared on sterile tray

Ireland To Be Hit With €34 million EU Healthcare Bill Health News Published: 09 March 2017 15:27 CET Updated: 08 April 2025 15:27 CET

The cost of providing healthcare for Irish people abroad has been steadily rising over the years, and now EU member states have decided to send...

Are We Becoming Immune To Antibiotics? Health News Published: 19 December 2016 13:50 CET Updated: 23 April 2018 17:50 CET

A recent Antibiotic Awareness Day, held on 18th November 2016, highlighted exactly how over-dependent on antibiotics Spain and the Spanish have...

Outbreak of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Hits Madrid Health News Published: 02 September 2016 10:54 CET Updated: 23 April 2018 17:51 CET

Madrid health authorities are currently taking measures to contain a recent outbreak of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in the region after...