People in Ireland deserve the facts about alcohol
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Tattoos: How safe are they and how do I reduce my risk of any complications?
Despite their growing popularity, there’s a lot that scientists don’t know
Former DCC healthcare unit to buy Portlaoise-based Beechfield Healthcare
Industry sources estimate deal to be worth in excess of €20m
‘Good admin isn’t sexy, but saves lives’: Start-up uses AI to cut healthcare administration burden
MedWrite is a new clinical documentation platform designed to relieve the burden on hard-pressed healthcare professionals
‘I’m so grateful’: The patient helping scientists move closer to a HIV cure
Thomas Kahlert’s case is helping scientists chart a path towards treatments beyond life-long medication
Mobile scanning unit trial has detected almost 40 asymptomatic lung cancers since launch
Trial targeted current and former smokers aged 55-74 from selected GP practices
‘I am in my 60s and instead of slowing down I find myself in a very squeezed place’
Tell Me About It: ‘My wife never thought she was my number-one choice and there is some truth in that’
Seán Moncrieff: I wore glasses for years. Then I was told I never needed them
I had never needed glasses, I needed surgery. Sometimes what looks like scheming is simply incompetence
The best foods to eat and what to avoid to get a good night’s sleep
Three experts share the foods they recommend based on studies for the sleep-deprived among us
Brigid O’Dea: As one door closes, an ocean opens
The Irish Times columnist and author on her new children’s book and perceiving the world in different ways
What you should know about fibre, and how to make sure you get enough
It can seem like a big challenge to eat enough fibre, but nutrition experts say it does not have to be
‘Nothing else seemed wrong. I was normal but with a cough’ – Venetia Hill on her surprising cancer diagnosis
At the beginning of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, doctors stress the importance of early detection
Many workers not using full holiday entitlements
More than half want unlimited annual leave, survey shows
The hidden harm of headphones: ‘Hearing is one of our vital senses’
Noise-induced hearing loss is not the only worry. We are losing ‘the time and space to generate our own thoughts’, psychologist warns
Hospital insurance write-offs: tackling administrative challenges requires proper resourcing
Expecting overstretched consultants to prioritise paperwork over patient care is unethical, inefficient and inappropriate
Laura Kennedy: The gym might be a sad hobby, but it has been transformative for me
Most millennial women grew up at war with their bodies – viewing them as limiting, alien objects that kept us in constant horror of ourselves
‘I’ll probably cry a lot’: Six people tell us why they’re running the Dublin Marathon
Six people share their reasons for signing up, and what has kept them going through the hundreds of kilometres they have run in preparation
Dr Rangan Chatterjee: What will you do with a perfect six-pack if you haven’t someone to share your life with?
Dr Rangan Chatterjee on ‘junk connections’, biohacking and why people need to trust themselves
Why is rude lateness from doctors universally accepted?
It seems to be a doctor’s world, and we are consigned to accept such avoidable disrespect
I had my first breast check in my mid-thirties – here’s how it went
I’ve now made it my mission to incorporate regular breast checks into my routine
When did children stop playing outside?
One in six Irish parents don’t think it’s safe for their five-year-old child to play outside at home during the day
Do you get Botox or fillers? Share your experience
Have you noticed a societal shift in attitudes towards ‘anti-ageing’ tweakments like Botox?
Sardinian village where high number of women reach 100 could be new centenarian ‘blue zone’
Longevity of the women in Bolotana is three times higher than that of most western women, scientist says
From syrups, teas, poultices and culinary uses, our gardens can offer so much
Learning about the health benefits of herbs and plants on my doorstep has been a revelation
Free contraception for women under 37 and homecare hours boost: Inside Budget 2027’s health package
Next year’s budget provided an additional €1.8 billion for the health service
There is no such thing as ‘resetting’ the nervous system – and we shouldn’t want to
Ways to ‘reset’ your nervous system are saturating the internet, but experts say there is no such thing - flexibility should be the focus
How much protein should I eat in a day?
Q&A: Protein bars. Protein ice cream. Protein yoghurts. High-protein cheese ... but does the Irish public really need all of this protein-enriched food?
Could a tiny patch replace the injection needle? A Cork start-up is working on it
Dissolving microneedles developed by ArrayPatch could take the pain out of injections
Doctor AI will see you now – but you may want a second opinion
AI promises gains for healthcare but doctors and patients need to keep asking questions
New drug offers ‘first glimmer of hope’ in treatment of pancreatic cancer
Leading Irish oncologist in groundbreaking trial that extends life to speak at Dublin forum
How’s your gut microbiome? How to spot trouble in the ‘second brain’
Global increases in bowel disorders have put the spotlight on complex interactions between the gut microbiome and its human host
Night Nurse: ‘They’re trusting you to take care of their loved one while they get a rest’
Families praise the ‘angels’ who bring respite and relief to homes with dignified end-of-life care
‘Lymphatic workouts’ and the latest social media wellness hype
Experts say there is little evidence to suggest specific exercise routines reduce lymphatic bloating or swelling
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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