New research from the University of Tasmania has estimated the toll a deadly facial cancer has taken on Tasmanian devil populations since the disease was.
Infosys, an Indian multinational technology company, stated that it will cover the cost of the Covid-19 vaccine for its employees and their immediate family members. The technology company is currentl
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World Sleep Day Friday 19 March 2021 – Regular Sleep, Healthy Future
World Sleep Day is on Friday 19 March. This annual event highlights the importance of sleep health and encourages us all to prioritise sleep to improve our overall health and well-being.
Sleep is one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle alongside healthy eating and regular exercise. Sleep disturbances may lead to poorer physical and mental health and are known to increase the risk of developing other chronic health issues such as heart disease, type 2diabetes, obesity, stroke, cancer and mental health conditions. Inadequate sleep is also associated with a reduced life-span.
Two more tranches of EFS confirmed
There will be two more tranches of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) in NI, Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons has said.
In response to a written question from West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer, Minister Lyons said that around 5,000 farmers have participated in EFS over the first four tranches.
“Two further tranches are planned, subject to the necessary approvals,” the minister confirmed.
The previous plan within DAERA was that the fourth tranche of EFS, which opened in 2020, would be the final intake of applications.
Unprecedented bird flu risk in NI
The risk that avian influenza poses to the NI poultry sector is “still the highest it has ever been”, Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons has said.