95% of 8-12 year-olds own their own smart device – new survey

95 percent of 8 to 12-year-olds own a smart device, and more than a third (34%) can access the internet “whenever they want,” according to a significant new survey. A third or more of pre-teen boys play online games meant for players older than 18, which increases their risk of being exposed to violent content … Read more

Over half a million illegal medicines seized in Ireland in first half of the year

Sedative medicines, anabolic steroids, and erectile dysfunction medicines were among the most common products detained by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) in the first six months of the year. The regulator has warned customers against buying prescription drugs online after the most recent statistics show that over 500,000 units of “falsified and other unlawful … Read more