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  • Pamela Ryan discusses organ donation in Ireland, and whether the opt-out system should be changed.
  •   Becoming a vegetarian in college
  • Eating your ‘5-a-day’: When students move away to college eating fruit and vegetables are the least of their worries and are often omitted from our diets. To include more fruit and...
  • Our mental health is extremely important, but it’s fragile and we often neglect it. Mental health problems are present in over 90% of suicide victims and they will affect one in four of us at...
  • Today in Ireland 10% of the population between the ages of 16-25 suffer from mental health issues. Such issues affect people’s frame of mind, thinking and behaviour. The statistics show that...
  • Since January 12 emergency contraception has been available over the counter from pharmacies across the country.
  • What are the symptoms of Influenza Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 infection in people? The symptoms are like those of regular seasonal flu and include: fever of sudden onset, cough, sore throat, runny nose,...
  • There are several types of contraception, which work in different ways. Before recommending a contraceptive, your GP will assess your age, medical history, and sexual lifestyle. No contraceptive is...
  • Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) are infections which can be passed on from one person to another during sexual contact. They are caused by bacteria, viruses and other microscopic organisms...
  • Rape/sexual assault/child abuse Myths about sexual violence still exist.
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