‘I’m very clear on dating apps that I want love. The dates agree initially but then disappear’
Ask Roe: Much to the dismay of my nervous system, situationships seem to have become the default setting
Health & Wellness
Profiling inspiring innovations from the Health & Wellness sector of our Innovators to Watch series
Investors back Glanbia as a rare food company that might benefit from people eating less
Glanbia finds growth in a GLP-1 world
Expert witness at doctor’s fitness-to-practise hearing questions value of masks, lockdown
UK oncology professor said it was ‘absolutely not’ wrong for Dr William Ralph to question public health guidelines
Plastics and fossil fuels are two sides of the same disastrous coin
Big oil likes to think plastics can ‘future-proof’ the industry as world moves away from fossil fuels for energy
What is shingles and should I be worried about getting it?
The common viral illness causes a painful rash, but there are very effective treatments
Galway-based project targets painful side-effect of cancer treatment
MucoCare team aims to tackle oral mucositis with patient-led innovation
Tennis vs pickleball: Which is better for your health?
Both are great ways to get out and get moving, and both can cause injuries. But there are a few important differences
‘I didn’t know anybody who had gone on to college and barely knew anybody who had a Leaving Cert‘
‘Our learners are as smart as people in mainstream education; they just needed the chance’
‘I learned invisibility as a child and now I can’t cry as an adult’
Having to take on adult responsibilities at an early age can have negative effects that last into adulthood
The GPs following in family footsteps: ‘My grandfather and father were doctors in the same village’
A higher proportion of medicine students have at least one doctor parent than those who do not, studies have shown
Brain injury in sport is out of control, and getting worse, writes a neurologist
‘Bodies were put on the line’ . . . This now fully glorified gladiatorial contest is what rugby has become
Katriona O’Sullivan: I live in the grip of the fat-girl algorithm
In an extract from her new book Hungry, the bestselling author of Poor explores how class shapes how women see their own bodies
How to behave at the gym: ‘Behaviour is definitely getting worse’
Limited phone usage, refraining from unnecessary grunting and wiping down equipment after use cited as basic gym propriety
Steering original nanoparticle EVs towards promoting healing in the body
Dr Meadhbh Brennan is Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Galway
Eco-friendly spray trumps messy gel: Galway start-up targets ultrasound waste
Ecco Spray promises less waste, faster scans and a foothold in the US medtech market
What’s love got to do with it?
Let’s leave love out of the medical lecture hall and focus instead on empathy and understanding
Ex-rugby international Kathryn Dane: ‘I got exposed to concussions from a pretty young age’
Benefits of the game ‘far outweigh the risk of concussion in my mind, especially the social benefits of playing a sport like rugby’
How women’s concussions differ biologically from men’s
Neck muscles, brain microarchitecture and the menstrual cycle are factors in why the genders suffer and recover from concussion differently
Ozempic and Mounjaro look like the cure for everything, but there’s no pill for some ills
Or is semaglutide mania a symptom of a condition that can’t be cured?
Jenny Keane: ‘Sex education gave me the most empowerment I’ve ever experienced’
The Irish educator and entrepreneur on her work helping to change attitudes, create community, grow knowledge and break down taboos
Medicine bow: The rise and fall of Dr Achmet Borumborad, the ‘Turk’ who charmed Georgian Dublin
His ambitions, however, extended far beyond a modest medical practice
Why the failure of Noël Browne’s mother and child scheme still matters 75 years later
Proposals for free, universal healthcare were successfully blocked by the medical profession with support from the Catholic Church
Róisín Ingle: The woman has tears in her eyes. We embrace, strangers on a train
Making connections on a trip home from the North while pondering human foibles and frailties
Patient-centric technology from Meditech
Being in control of their own care is seen as hugely beneficial by patients
Vet turns to herbal medicine to tackle pet health issues
Cork-based Sinéad Mellett creates therapeutics for dogs and cats affected by chronic problems such as itchy skin
Struggling with your sleep? Your position might be to blame
If you are waking up with discomfort or having restless nights, certain adjustments to your sleeping posture may help
Cancer, depression, Parkinson’s disease ... let me tell you why I’m feeling stronger and happier
Despite several disease diagnoses over the past decade, I’m now a much stronger, happier and better version of myself
The two-way relationship between depression and heart disease
Despite the established links, people with heart disease are rarely assessed for signs of psychological illness
‘I found it hard to cut my mother off completely, but I had to’
People who have experienced family estrangement share their stories on outcomes from family personality clashes, unsupported mental health struggles and abusive behaviours
How Ireland performs within the EU in the screening, prevention and treatment of cancer
Our cancer mortality rates are still 5.4 per cent higher than the EU average but have improved significantly in recent years
Feeling tired since the clocks changed? Here’s what happens when you don’t get eight hours sleep
We’ve been repeatedly told sleep is everything from a legal performance-enhancer to an actual superpower
Nursing student puts degree on hold to build life-saving medtech
Drogheda founder Max Crinion-Morgan (22) is developing a device to fix a vital-sign blind spot on hospital wards
My fear rose up and my trust faltered on the mountain
It’s not a bad lesson at any age, to know how to take our pleasures at a lower altitude
‘It’s just there on your phone’: Why millions of people are using AI for therapy
Researchers are beginning to see bots repurposed for emotional support in lieu of traditional mental healthcare
Crosswords & Puzzles
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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