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# health - Thursday 18 April, 2019

Opinion: 'Big businesses will cry wolf and fire accusations of nanny-statism at any public health intervention' Opinion

Opinion: 'Big businesses will cry wolf and fire accusations of nanny-statism at any public health intervention'

Thu 7:00 AM 10,772 Views 6 Comments

But education and individual agency cannot help people to ‘do the right thing’ when it comes to their health, writes Maebh Ní Fhallúin.

# health - Monday 15 April, 2019

Two-tier drug access a 'real issue' for equity says head of HSE's drug-review centre Cancer

Two-tier drug access a 'real issue' for equity says head of HSE's drug-review centre

Mon 4:35 PM 9,758 Views 25 Comments

VHI recently offered its members access to new cancer drugs not currently available to all HSE patients.

Opinion: At a cannabis dispensary in Colorado I found the only thing that offered relief for my chronic pain Opinion

Opinion: At a cannabis dispensary in Colorado I found the only thing that offered relief for my chronic pain

Mon 7:00 AM 21,262 Views 45 Comments

I was prescribed fentanyl, a dangerous, highly addictive, synthetic opiate with horrible side effects – while a relatively harmless plant remains banned, writes Clare McAfee.

# health - Saturday 13 April, 2019

Blue Care: The healing power and potential of the deep blue sea Opinion

Blue Care: The healing power and potential of the deep blue sea

Apr 13th 2019, 7:30 AM 19,879 Views 17 Comments

Reclaiming our connection with our watery origins in the ancient sea is an essential part of our human wellbeing and sense of identity and belonging as islanders, writes Easkey Britton.

# health - Monday 8 April, 2019

Taoiseach launches Healthy Ireland campaign saying 'health is not a black hole' Wellbeing

Taoiseach launches Healthy Ireland campaign saying 'health is not a black hole'

Apr 8th 2019, 4:07 PM 12,668 Views 45 Comments

A survey revealed 92% of Irish people wanted to make changes to improve their health

Smear test backlog will be 'significantly reduced' over the summer months, says Harris Cervical Check

Smear test backlog will be 'significantly reduced' over the summer months, says Harris

Apr 8th 2019, 2:31 PM 6,239 Views 15 Comments

The Health Minister also said political parties should not be playing ‘party politics’ with women’s health.

# health - Saturday 6 April, 2019

Free GP care for under 12s as government agrees new contract with doctors Reform

Free GP care for under 12s as government agrees new contract with doctors

Apr 6th 2019, 2:59 PM 20,048 Views 47 Comments

The government is increasing funding for GPs in exchange for reforms and changes to the services they provide.

Poll: Do you agree with free GP care for under-12s? Poll This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you agree with free GP care for under-12s?

Apr 6th 2019, 10:03 AM 39,140 Views 106 Comments

Free GP care is already in place for children under 6.

# health - Thursday 4 April, 2019

Woman with terminal cancer settles smear test case for €2.5 million CervicalCheck

Woman with terminal cancer settles smear test case for €2.5 million

Updated Apr 4th 2019, 10:30 PM 16,695 Views 22 Comments

“The last few months have been so stressful for me and my family – just that thought of facing court as I recover from the last treatments of chemotherapy.”

# health - Wednesday 3 April, 2019

Harris to raise issue of 'significant discrepancy' in trolley count at meeting between INMO and HSE Crisis

Harris to raise issue of 'significant discrepancy' in trolley count at meeting between INMO and HSE

Apr 3rd 2019, 4:13 PM 12,221 Views 20 Comments

There were 81 patients waiting on trolleys at University Hospital Limerick according to the INMO.

Children born today will die 20 months sooner than expected because of air pollution Breathing

Children born today will die 20 months sooner than expected because of air pollution

Apr 3rd 2019, 9:01 AM 12,898 Views 46 Comments

The new research shows that air pollution now rivals smoking as a fact in life expectancy reduction.

# health - Sunday 31 March, 2019

'Thinking of my donor made me really determined to achieve': How a double lung transplant changed this DCU lecturer's life Second Chance This post contains videos

'Thinking of my donor made me really determined to achieve': How a double lung transplant changed this DCU lecturer's life

Mar 31st 2019, 8:00 PM 10,567 Views 2 Comments

Greg Foley had to get a double lung transplant after complications from his Cystic Fibrosis.

People divided on banning unvaccinated children from schools Measles

People divided on banning unvaccinated children from schools

Mar 31st 2019, 9:30 AM 23,510 Views 119 Comments

Most people agree with this stance but almost one in five are unsure, according to an opinion poll.

# health - Wednesday 27 March, 2019

Unvaccinated children banned from public places in New York suburb following measles outbreak New York

Unvaccinated children banned from public places in New York suburb following measles outbreak

Mar 27th 2019, 12:50 PM 15,936 Views 65 Comments

The extreme measure is to last for 30 days.

# health - Tuesday 26 March, 2019

'I got a new life because of their loved one': Organ recipients tell their stories as Organ Donor Awareness Week launches Gift Of Life This post contains videos

'I got a new life because of their loved one': Organ recipients tell their stories as Organ Donor Awareness Week launches

Mar 26th 2019, 8:00 PM 7,111 Views 2 Comments

The launched was attended by Ambassador Ray D’Arcy and Minister for Health Simon Harris.

# health - Sunday 24 March, 2019

This video game training device is helping stroke survivors regain arm movement Video Games

This video game training device is helping stroke survivors regain arm movement

Mar 24th 2019, 9:30 AM 7,139 Views 1 Comment

Most of the 32 study participants experienced increased arm mobility and reduced arm stiffness after using the game.

# health - Friday 22 March, 2019

HSE conference to discuss pregnant women's use of epilepsy drug that is being compared to thalidomide Epilim

HSE conference to discuss pregnant women's use of epilepsy drug that is being compared to thalidomide

Mar 22nd 2019, 6:05 AM 12,812 Views 4 Comments

Epilim’s use by pregnant women has been restricted in recent years.

# health - Thursday 21 March, 2019

'You can't really dwell on questions': How Laura Brennan used her terminal cancer to help others Laura Brennan

'You can't really dwell on questions': How Laura Brennan used her terminal cancer to help others

Mar 21st 2019, 6:25 AM 17,785 Views 14 Comments

The 26 year-old died of cancer in Limerick yesterday.

# health - Wednesday 20 March, 2019

Love Island contestants to be offered therapy after deaths of two former stars Mental Health

Love Island contestants to be offered therapy after deaths of two former stars

Mar 20th 2019, 2:29 PM 31,928 Views 23 Comments

Mike Thalassitis was found dead in London last weekend.

Cannabis and cocaine are most common drugs used by people seeking treatment for alcohol abuse Addiction

Cannabis and cocaine are most common drugs used by people seeking treatment for alcohol abuse

Mar 20th 2019, 10:57 AM 14,906 Views 42 Comments

There has been a decrease in the number of alcohol dependency cases being treated in recent years, but an increase in their severity.

New study makes strong link between use of potent cannabis and psychosis The Lancet

New study makes strong link between use of potent cannabis and psychosis

Mar 20th 2019, 6:05 AM 50,644 Views 56 Comments

A new study published in The Lancet has found how cannabis use affects the incidence of psychosis.

# health - Tuesday 19 March, 2019

Opinion: What can we learn from the Irish people who live to be 100? Opinion

Opinion: What can we learn from the Irish people who live to be 100?

Mar 19th 2019, 7:00 AM 17,448 Views 15 Comments

Resilience, positivity and staying connected are the keys to longevity, writes Alison Fagan, who visited Ireland’s inspirational centenarians.

# health - Sunday 17 March, 2019

'It spreads like wildfire': Why Ireland, and the world, is seeing a huge surge in measles cases The Explainer

'It spreads like wildfire': Why Ireland, and the world, is seeing a huge surge in measles cases

Mar 17th 2019, 8:00 PM 39,486 Views 40 Comments

Some 136,000 people died from measles globally in 2018.

From The Daily Edge What your period may be telling you about your overall health Menstruation

What your period may be telling you about your overall health

Mar 17th 2019, 3:00 PM 11,008 Views 2 Comments

We asked the experts.

# health - Friday 15 March, 2019

People warned to not drink too much this weekend as surge of alcohol-related injuries expected St Patrick's Day

People warned to not drink too much this weekend as surge of alcohol-related injuries expected

Mar 15th 2019, 9:02 AM 11,348 Views 28 Comments

The HSE has said patients may face longer waiting times at emergency departments due to an increase in people attending.

# health - Monday 11 March, 2019

Talks between INMO and government to return to Labour Court as union rejects new nurses' deal Nurses Strike

Talks between INMO and government to return to Labour Court as union rejects new nurses' deal

Updated Mar 11th 2019, 6:08 PM 20,497 Views 30 Comments

The negotiations come after nurses went on general strike for a number of days last month.

More improvements needed at Stewarts Care, health watchdog finds Stewarts Care

More improvements needed at Stewarts Care, health watchdog finds

Mar 11th 2019, 11:49 AM 10,047 Views 2 Comments

Hiqa published an overview of the inspection and monitoring activity of eight care centres.

# health - Sunday 10 March, 2019

'We are failing these children spectacularly': Row over drug with 'exorbitant' cost rumbles on Spinraza This post contains videos

'We are failing these children spectacularly': Row over drug with 'exorbitant' cost rumbles on

Mar 10th 2019, 8:00 AM 8,993 Views 13 Comments

Negotiations, and clashes, over the price of Spinraza are ongoing behind the scenes.

# health - Friday 8 March, 2019

Opinion: We need a fair and transparent system for deciding which expensive new drugs to fund Opinion

Opinion: We need a fair and transparent system for deciding which expensive new drugs to fund

Mar 8th 2019, 7:00 AM 6,411 Views 11 Comments

If the drugs bill keeps growing – we will have to cut funding for home care packages, primary care services or maternity care, writes Maebh Ní Fhallúin.

# health - Thursday 7 March, 2019

Poll: Should sugary snacks and drinks be banned from hospital vending machines? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should sugary snacks and drinks be banned from hospital vending machines?

Mar 7th 2019, 8:10 AM 29,021 Views 113 Comments

New proposals would see such products removed from hospital vending machines.

# health - Wednesday 6 March, 2019

Consultant at Dublin children's hospitals had inappropriate contact with patient's mother in UK, tribunal hears Fitness To Practise

Consultant at Dublin children's hospitals had inappropriate contact with patient's mother in UK, tribunal hears

Mar 6th 2019, 6:01 AM 38,097 Views No Comments

Dr Malcolm Lewis is employed at both Temple Street Children’s Hospital and Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin.

# health - Tuesday 5 March, 2019

Opinion: A million people have no health cover as low-paid families are excluded from access to the medical card Opinion

Opinion: A million people have no health cover as low-paid families are excluded from access to the medical card

Mar 5th 2019, 7:00 AM 31,703 Views 94 Comments

Since 2012 there has been a 66% increase in the number of people with no private or public health cover, writes Feilim O’Rourke.

# health - Monday 4 March, 2019

Another measles outbreak confirmed, this time in north Dublin Vaccine

Another measles outbreak confirmed, this time in north Dublin

Mar 4th 2019, 5:56 PM 35,085 Views 69 Comments

There have been five cases since the start of February.

Taoiseach on suspicious package: 'Come after us, don't come after our staff or families' Department Of Health

Taoiseach on suspicious package: 'Come after us, don't come after our staff or families'

Mar 4th 2019, 5:42 PM 33,133 Views 87 Comments

The white powder in the envelope addressed to the Health Minister was confirmed to be non-hazardous.

# health - Sunday 3 March, 2019

From The Daily Edge Hair health 101: we asked two experts about the reasons and remedies for female hair loss Hair Health

Hair health 101: we asked two experts about the reasons and remedies for female hair loss

Mar 3rd 2019, 8:00 AM 5,668 Views No Comments

Two experts share their advice.

# health - Saturday 2 March, 2019

Opinion: 'E-cigarettes may be an effective tobacco cessation tool but at what cost to society'? E-cigarettes

Opinion: 'E-cigarettes may be an effective tobacco cessation tool but at what cost to society'?

Mar 2nd 2019, 6:15 AM 21,191 Views 51 Comments

‘We don’t want to solve the problems of current smokers by creating a whole new generation of smokers that the tobacco companies can prey on,’ writes Dr Des Cox.

# health - Thursday 28 February, 2019

Poll: How do you feel about religious symbols in hospitals? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: How do you feel about religious symbols in hospitals?

Feb 28th 2019, 9:29 PM 51,205 Views 173 Comments

A new report has suggested that they be removed if a patient requests it.

'Look in my child's eyes and tell him his life is not worth saving': Parents call for access to medication Spinraza This post contains videos

'Look in my child's eyes and tell him his life is not worth saving': Parents call for access to medication

Feb 28th 2019, 12:52 PM 10,061 Views 28 Comments

About 26 children with SMA, a rare muscle-wasting condition, could benefit from Spinraza.

# health - Monday 25 February, 2019

'A price has been put on the value of life': HSE will not reimburse drug for children with rare condition Spinraza

'A price has been put on the value of life': HSE will not reimburse drug for children with rare condition

Updated Feb 25th 2019, 7:54 PM 21,586 Views 62 Comments

The HSE said the current price of Spinraza – more than €20 million over five years – is not cost-effective.

Opinion: There is a wonder-drug that all schools should be prescribing Opinion

Opinion: There is a wonder-drug that all schools should be prescribing

Feb 25th 2019, 7:00 AM 57,231 Views 14 Comments

Exercise should be viewed as medicine. Indeed, if exercise could be prescribed as a pill, it would be the most prescribed drug on the planet, writes Professor Niall Moyna.

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