Whelehans Health Blog
In this weeks Topics, Eamonn discusses the perils of antibiotic overuse
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Antibiotic Overuse becoming a major threat to public health Overuse of antibiotics in Ireland, and around the world, represents one of the most significant threats to long term public health. Antibiotic overuse is a major cause of the rise of resistant strains of bacteria including superbugs such as MRSA and previously eradicated tuberculosis. Antibiotics should only be prescribed for confirmed and severe bacterial infections. They should not be prescribed for viral infections which are the cause of over 80% of colds and flus. Increased levels of resistance, coupled with the lack of new antibiotics coming on stream, means there...
In this weeks Topic, Eamonn writes about the potential positive benefits fish oil can have for those suffering with joint pain
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In this weeks Topic, Are you a Flosser? Never tried it and want to know more? All you need to know about Dental Flossing
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In this weeks Topic, Eamonn discusses Gout, an extremely painful condition that is on the rise......timely with the "over indulgence" season just in view
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- Tags: Arthritis, health, healthy Eating, Rheumatoid
Follow up on our Breast Awareness Day - Article in this weeks Examiner about Life after Breast Cancer
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Life after breast cancer (Part 1) Despite the relief of cancer recovery there can be a feeling of “what now”? Especially as the previous period of your life was dominated by hospital appointments, surgery and the routine around chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment. Many people find they miss the security of regular hospital checks and the support from the cancer care staff. The consultant, cancer care nurses, your GP and your pharmacist can help you with a plan for follow up care. Recommendations include regular physical examinations, blood tests and mammograms. Breast cancer can return in the breast or...