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Posted on: 13 November 2025 There's no scientific evidence that the gut microbiome causes autism, a group of scientists argue in an opinion paper publishing today in international Cell Press journal Neuron. They say conclusions from past research that supported this hypothesis-including observational studies, mouse models of autism, and human clinical trials-are undermined by flawed assumptions, small sample sizes, and inappropriate statistical methods.

Posted on: 09 September 2025 The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) has released its 'Wave 6' findings which points to challenging times for Ireland's older population. Ireland is one of the fastest ageing countries in Europe, with the population aged 65 and over projected to double by 2051.

A new study has revealed that work-family conflict (WFC) is a common contributor to psychological distress among farmers in Ireland, with researchers calling for enhanced mental health support for farming families. The study, 'Between the Farm and Family: A Cross-Sectional Survey on Work-Family Conflict in Farmers in Ireland', was conducted by researchers from UCD and DCU, and is the first research to examine work-family conflict specifically in Irish farmers.

A new study by researchers at University of Limerick has identified an increased risk of mental health issues for young carers. According to the study, which has just been published in the prestigious The Lancet Public Health journal, over time caring increased young people's risk of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and self-harm.