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In a major boost for regenerative medicine research in Ireland, Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Innovation, Batt O’Keeffe announced this week the funding of almost €10 million for the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at NUI Galway.

Two students participating in Ureka research projects at the National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Science (NCBES) explain their work. Ureka is a Science Foundation Ireland funded programme which provides undergraduate students to conduct research over the summer months in leading institutes.

National charity Meningitis Research Foundation is endeavouring to dispel a meningitis myth to raise awareness of the disease and help save lives this summer. Many people believe meningitis and septicaemia — the blood poisoning form of the disease — can only be contracted during the winter months, when people are more susceptible to illness, however these diseases can strike anyone, of any age, at any time.

Scientists at NUI Galway have identified a protein in cancer cells which could pave the way for the development of new treatments for serious illnesses.

The continuing imposition of ‘austerity measures’ yet again this week, with even more taxes to empty our coffers through new levies and cutbacks, is enough to make a body feel old. Imagine, though, if we all really were old right now in this modern youth-obsessed society of ours — what would it be like having to worry about not only funding our remaining years through a dwindling pension, but also the looming handicap of health issues?

Children and young people need to be moderately active for one hour every day. Some types of moderate physical activity include brisk walking, games and active play, dance, cycling, swimming, skipping, climbing, gymnastics, and most sports.

CherryActive, a tasty new drink which is super-rich in antioxidants, is now available at Evergreen branches in Galway.

Imagine waking up each day feeling extremely fatigued. Not the kind of tiredness that goes away after you rest but an exhaustion which takes over your life and limits your ability to do even the most ordinary activities.

This is bowel cancer awareness week in case people are not aware.

Mention healthy eating and most children will groan. They equate “good” foods with boring, tasteless meals which lack the allure of their favourite treats.