The Irish Times

Man found guilty of importing 10,000 Viagra-like tablets

Tomas Toleikis (29) claimed he thought they were herbal tablets and legal to sell in Ireland

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 16:57

Test case over alleged link between swine-flu vaccine and narcolepsy to open

Lead case taken by Aoife Bennett against HSE, HPRA, Glaxosmithkline and Minister

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 03:00

Perception that trainers use drugs on dogs ruins industry image

Trainers found guilty of doping dogs had ‘no place in the industry’ – trainer Paul Hennessy

Sat Sept 22 2018 - 00:38

Patients with heart problems should avoid diclofenac, regulator says

Study links active component in Difene to increased risk of heart attack and stroke

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 19:52

Body-builder mother illegally imported steroids, court hears

Lynne Fitzmaurice fined for smuggling €27,000 worth of drugs for her ‘mentor’

Wed Oct 25 2017 - 15:31

Woman suing State over swine flu jab is one of 70 cases initiated

Kildare woman says she suffered narcolepsey and fainting fits after getting Pandemrix vaccine

Thu Oct 05 2017 - 18:38

Fake tan users turn to HSE needle exchange programme

More than 500 seizures of injectable tanning substance in last two years, figures show

Mon Sept 11 2017 - 10:59

Beautician facing trial over botox-like treatment at Dublin salon

Anne Rossi alleged to have supplied Dysport medicinal product without a prescription

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 15:38

Herbal medicine: the good, the bad and the ugly

Herbs were basis of healthcare for all but last 100 years of human history in Ireland

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 06:00

How herbalism is regulated

Herbal medicines are licensed on the basis that the remedy has been in ‘longstanding use’

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 06:00

Plain packaging on cigarettes and tobacco due in May 2017

Health warnings with graphic images of health consequences to dominate packaging

Tue Oct 04 2016 - 22:32

A doctor writes: medical benefits of cannabis beyond doubt

CBD oil reduces seizure activity without side effects of cannabis yet its use is restricted

Mon Aug 01 2016 - 01:00

Interview: Protecting patient safety at Ireland’s medical regulation authority

Lorraine Nolan takes on the battle against counterfeit drugs and shoddy devices

Tue Apr 19 2016 - 01:00

Man claims defibrillator fitted in heart is defective

Court has heard doctors believe removing ICD poses greater risk than leaving it there

Mon Apr 18 2016 - 16:38