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Commander Chris Hadfield performing David Bowie's "Space Oddity" on board the International Space Station

The Haemochromatosis Association of Ireland is appealing to those who think they might be suffering from the Celtic curse, excessive amounts of dietary iron in their blood, to undergo blood tests. Sym

Irish loving astronaut Chris Hadfield bids farewell to International Space Station with viral Bowie performance – VIDEO

Commander bids farewell to his Twitter followers with majestic video of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity”

The Celtic disease, recovering from Haemochromatosis or too much iron

Genetic predisposition among Celtic stock to dangerous blood disease

Three Irish universities included in world’s overall top 200 - others score well in subject areas

Rankings show Ireland delivers across the board in higher education

The Space Shuttle enterprise, one of the United States’ last shuttles, being transported by sea Credit - Enagadget

Irish coastguard could lead search for NASA post International Space Station and Moon missions

The Irish coastguard could lead search and rescue operations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), in the North Atlantic Ocean, in 2016, when manned vehicle missions to the Moon and the International Space ...

May 09, 2013 by IrishCentral Staff Writers 0

Men who wear kilts are proven to have a higher sperm count and be more confident too

Medical experts say wearing kilts increases sperm count and has psychological benefits

New research shows that a kilt can increase men’s sperm count while also making men feel more masculine and proud, enjoying positive attention from sexual admirers. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 3

New Irish programme has proven to increase children's IQ by 23 points

New online Irish programme claims to raise a person’s IQ to “superior intellectual functioning”

A new Irish company claims that it has developed an online training programme which can raise a person’s IQ in a significant way, providing them with cognitive skills which increase intelligence levels. ...

by AMANDA DRISCOLL 4

Ireland leads international study in groundbreaking Alzheimers drug trial

An 18-month human drug trial, which may be groundbreaking for sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease, will begin this May, 2013. ...

by AMANDA DRISCOLL 1

James Watson, DNA discoverer says Irish downfall is not alcohol but ignorance

James Watson, 85, one half of the legendary Watson and Crick pairing who discovered the structure of DNA, made the front pages this week, but not for a new discovery, instead he caused uproar when he savaged Irish intellects. ...

May 01, 2013 by IrishCentral Staff Writers 29

Back pain treated without drugs - Avoid perscription pain medication with hands-on treatments

Hands-on therapy shows higher percentage of pain reductions in those with back pain A new report released last month, shows that chronic lower ...

by Dr Charles Fiscella 0

Botox injections allow three-year-old Irish American boy with cerebral palsy to walk

More commonly used for its anti-wrinkle properties, botox injections have recently been used to help three-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer, Aiden Farrell, to walk. ...

by AMANDA DRISCOLL 0

Low testosterone a natural change in aging men's health but is horome replacement the solution

Dealing with low testosterone Low “T”? Maybe your problem is low “T,” says the ... ...

by Dr Charles Fiscella 1

Italian Doctor Daniel Volpe has discovered that Irish dancing has a positive effect on patients suffering from Parkinson's disease

Italian neurologist finds improbable cure for Parkinson's Disease in Irish dancing

Doctor Daniele Volpe is not an ordinary Italian neurologist. In addition to heading up the Parkinson's Rehabilitation unit at the St. John of God hospital in Venice, he is a musician who loves trad and who visits Ireland frequentl ...

March 12, 2013 by TERRANCE O’DWYER 7

BuzzCheck invites revelers to log on and receive a personalized Drinking Report for St Patrick's Day

Revellers encouraged to get their own Drinking Report to avoid inebriation on St. Patrick’s Day

An online campaign to curb excessive inebriation and drink driving around St. Patrick’s Day invites revelers to log on and receive a personalized Drinking Report, allowing those consuming alcohol to calculate exactly how the booze ...