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The skin is the largest organ in the body and many diseases and general health issues are first detected on the skin.

University of Galway has announced it is to establish the Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation, to pursue pioneering research into the understanding of disease, and solutions for healthcare.

Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) is proving to be a game-changer in regenerative medicine, especially when it comes to boosting stem cell production. In groundbreaking research by Professor Stephen Thom, it was discovered that 20 sessions of HBOT can increase circulating stem cells in the body by an astonishing 800 per cent. This remarkable boost helps the body heal faster, regenerate tissue, and recover more efficiently. In essence, if stem cells are the body’s repair crew, HBOT sends in reinforcements, speeding up the healing process.

A new five-year public health campaign to build a healthier food environment and protect children’s health has been launched today by the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Colm Burke, TD. The campaign from Safefood aims to raise awareness of the unhealthy food environment, how this is harmful to children’s health, and why it needs to change.

The skin, our body's largest organ, often gets the short end of the stick when it comes to oxygen allocation. In the body's hierarchy of oxygen distribution, the brain receives the lion's share, around 20-25 per cent, followed by other vital organs. This means that the skin typically receives less oxygen, which can affect its health and healing capabilities. Hyperbaric Oxygenation (HBOT) can compensate for this by significantly increasing blood oxygen levels. This offers substantial benefits for skin health, particularly through its anti-inflammatory effects.

Our gut plays a crucial role in keeping our immune system strong. Picture it as a gatekeeper: it lets good stuff in, like nutrients from our food, while keeping out the bad stuff, like harmful germs or toxins. But when this gatekeeper isn't working properly, it can let in things that trigger our immune system, leading to inflammation. This inflammation doesn't just stay in the gut – it can spread throughout the body, causing issues like autoimmune diseases, and has even been linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Have you ever experienced sluggishness, fatigue, or just not feeling like yourself? Sometimes, it's more than just needing a good night's sleep — it could be hypoxia, a condition where your body's tissues lack sufficient oxygen.

Neuroinflammation refers to inflammation that occurs in the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord. Inflammation is a natural and necessary response of the immune system to injury or infection, typically aimed at removing harmful stimuli and initiating the healing process. However, when inflammation becomes chronic or dysregulated, it can contribute to various neurological disorders.

Hyperbaric oxygenation has become a compelling strategy to fortify immune system health, offering a multifaceted approach within the pressurised environment of a hyperbaric chamber. Central to its benefits is the augmentation of white blood cell functionality, the linchpin of immune defence.

Researchers have developed a new interactive game to explain to cancer patients how they can contribute to life-saving research.