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# health - Saturday 20 October, 2018

‘You’ve got everything now, you should be fine’: How youth workers are helping LGBTI+ people post-marriage referendum Mental Health

‘You’ve got everything now, you should be fine’: How youth workers are helping LGBTI+ people post-marriage referendum

Oct 20th 2018, 8:30 PM 17,569 Views 44 Comments

Marriage equality and the Gender Recognition Act were two significant milestones in recent years, but there’s still a lot of work to be done.

# health - Thursday 18 October, 2018

Opinion: 'Children need to learn the importance of exercise from their parents' Health

Opinion: 'Children need to learn the importance of exercise from their parents'

Oct 18th 2018, 7:00 AM 13,943 Views 11 Comments

The most important message parents can give their children is that any form of activity is better than nothing at all, writes Dr Sarah Kelly.

# health - Wednesday 17 October, 2018

One fifth of obese 13-year-olds in Ireland believe they are just the right weight Growing Up In Ireland

One fifth of obese 13-year-olds in Ireland believe they are just the right weight

Oct 17th 2018, 10:17 AM 14,747 Views 30 Comments

A new report published today noted similar findings among parents of obese children.

# health - Sunday 14 October, 2018

Workers who stand as well as sit 'perform better and are happier' Standing Desks

Workers who stand as well as sit 'perform better and are happier'

Oct 14th 2018, 4:00 PM 14,966 Views 18 Comments

Some offices have introduced sit-stand desks.

# health - Saturday 13 October, 2018

Decongestants 'should not be given' to young children with colds Warning

Decongestants 'should not be given' to young children with colds

Oct 13th 2018, 1:00 PM 27,480 Views 33 Comments

New research shows there is no evidence that they alleviate symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose.

# health - Wednesday 10 October, 2018

Alcohol Bill, first published in 2015, finally passes through Oireachtas Minimum Pricing

Alcohol Bill, first published in 2015, finally passes through Oireachtas

Oct 10th 2018, 9:27 PM 15,068 Views 41 Comments

The legislation provides for changes such as minimum pricing and restrictions on advertising.

CervicalCheck: Report author says it's 'likely' that more women are affected Cancer Screening

CervicalCheck: Report author says it's 'likely' that more women are affected

Oct 10th 2018, 7:11 PM 10,049 Views 17 Comments

Dr Gabriel Scally told an Oireachtas Committee that an initial review to identify women involved was flawed.

'It's not a coincidence': HSE expert links latest mumps outbreak to discredited study of MMR vaccine Vaccinations

'It's not a coincidence': HSE expert links latest mumps outbreak to discredited study of MMR vaccine

Oct 10th 2018, 10:34 AM 24,763 Views 51 Comments

The HSE is still trying to determine how many people have been affected by the outbreak.

# health - Tuesday 9 October, 2018

Michael Harty to vote against Budget over 'uninspired' and 'inadequate' measures Health

Michael Harty to vote against Budget over 'uninspired' and 'inadequate' measures

Oct 9th 2018, 7:00 PM 19,103 Views 21 Comments

The independent TD said he is “very disappointed” by today’s announcement.

Superbug linked to deaths of eight patients at Limerick hospitals Cpe

Superbug linked to deaths of eight patients at Limerick hospitals

Oct 9th 2018, 6:16 PM 22,111 Views 9 Comments

Of all the superbugs, CPE is the most difficult to kill with antibiotics.

# health - Monday 8 October, 2018

Most people want cost of cigarettes increased by fiver to fund cancer treatments Budget 2019

Most people want cost of cigarettes increased by fiver to fund cancer treatments

Oct 8th 2018, 11:35 PM 22,333 Views 78 Comments

Budget 2019 is set to be unveiled tomorrow.

'Intense negotiations' ongoing between HSE and CervicalCheck labs before contracts expire Smear Tests

'Intense negotiations' ongoing between HSE and CervicalCheck labs before contracts expire

Oct 8th 2018, 5:54 PM 7,515 Views 16 Comments

Existing contracts with two laboratories are due to expire this month.

# health - Sunday 7 October, 2018

'You forget your aches': Older Dubliners are taking over the Mansion House each week for a unique fitness class Don't Stop This post contains videos

'You forget your aches': Older Dubliners are taking over the Mansion House each week for a unique fitness class

Oct 7th 2018, 11:00 AM 9,777 Views 4 Comments

The 12-week programme is aimed at older adults and run by non-profit organisation Siel Bleu Ireland.

# health - Thursday 4 October, 2018

Men account for eight in 10 suicides in Ireland Mental Health

Men account for eight in 10 suicides in Ireland

Oct 4th 2018, 11:32 AM 29,841 Views 92 Comments

The overall rate of suicide deaths has decreased in recent years.

Vast majority of people believe that the HSE does not place enough focus on mental health services Mental Health Reform

Vast majority of people believe that the HSE does not place enough focus on mental health services

Oct 4th 2018, 7:51 AM 8,831 Views 28 Comments

Funding for mental health as a proportion of the overall health budget in Budget 2018 was just 6%.

# health - Monday 1 October, 2018

HSE spent €600,000 last year on debt collectors to chase patients for unpaid bills Final Notice

HSE spent €600,000 last year on debt collectors to chase patients for unpaid bills

Oct 1st 2018, 6:10 AM 14,673 Views 37 Comments

The Irish Cancer Society recently called for the government to abolish inpatient charges for cancer patients in the forthcoming Budget.

Sinn Féin proposes €400 second-home tax, 5% high-earner levy and pension hike Budget 2019

Sinn Féin proposes €400 second-home tax, 5% high-earner levy and pension hike

Oct 1st 2018, 6:05 AM 56,662 Views 168 Comments

The party’s alternative budget proposes a €1 billion boost for social housing.

# health - Thursday 27 September, 2018

About one in three stillbirths occur before 28 weeks but are not officially recognised Pregnancy

About one in three stillbirths occur before 28 weeks but are not officially recognised

Sep 27th 2018, 11:30 PM 10,225 Views 12 Comments

“To a mother or father, a second trimester stillbirth is no less tragic than a stillbirth at 28 weeks.”

# health - Monday 24 September, 2018

Celebrity-endorsed fad diets 'can do real damage to cancer patients' Nutrition

Celebrity-endorsed fad diets 'can do real damage to cancer patients'

Sep 24th 2018, 6:15 AM 12,976 Views 41 Comments

The Irish Cancer Society wants to debunk some of the myths that exist around cancer.

# health - Sunday 23 September, 2018

It's not just for kids - even adults appear to benefit from a regular bedtime, study finds Research

It's not just for kids - even adults appear to benefit from a regular bedtime, study finds

Sep 23rd 2018, 8:00 PM 25,730 Views 4 Comments

The study found that irregular sleepers were also more likely to report depression and stress than regular sleepers.

# health - Thursday 20 September, 2018

More than 5,000 requests for organ donor cards since Orla Tinsley documentary Warrior

More than 5,000 requests for organ donor cards since Orla Tinsley documentary

Sep 20th 2018, 8:50 PM 17,307 Views 13 Comments

On a typical day, the Irish Kidney Association would receive 20 to 50 requests for organ donor cards.

Free sanitary products to be provided in DCC community centres and libraries Period Poverty

Free sanitary products to be provided in DCC community centres and libraries

Sep 20th 2018, 7:04 PM 37,952 Views 67 Comments

Despite being essential, sanitary products are often priced as if they are luxury goods.

# health - Wednesday 19 September, 2018

HPV test won't be rolled out until next year CervicalCheck

HPV test won't be rolled out until next year

Sep 19th 2018, 9:26 PM 10,377 Views 25 Comments

The test was previously expected to be introduced this autumn.

# health - Tuesday 18 September, 2018

Irish professor's research finds failure rate of some vaginal mesh treatments 'unacceptably high' Complications

Irish professor's research finds failure rate of some vaginal mesh treatments 'unacceptably high'

Sep 18th 2018, 3:40 PM 6,058 Views 2 Comments

The use of these devices has been suspended in Ireland pending the results of a review by the Chief Medical Officer.

'When a sick baby with partial facial paralysis smiles, it’s golden. Especially if it’s my baby' Rob Delaney

'When a sick baby with partial facial paralysis smiles, it’s golden. Especially if it’s my baby'

Sep 18th 2018, 2:17 PM 21,231 Views 9 Comments

Actor Rob Delaney has written a powerful essay about the death of his two-year-old son.

# health - Friday 14 September, 2018

Cannabis remains most commonly used illegal drug in Ireland Drug Prevalence

Cannabis remains most commonly used illegal drug in Ireland

Sep 14th 2018, 4:03 PM 19,098 Views 69 Comments

Levels of drug use in Ireland have increased in recent years.

Irish pharmacists want condoms to be made VAT-free Rollback

Irish pharmacists want condoms to be made VAT-free

Sep 14th 2018, 1:25 PM 11,991 Views 44 Comments

Currently they have a VAT rate of 13.5%.

# health - Thursday 13 September, 2018

Anorexia patients hide batteries in sanitary pads to appear heavier while being treated in hospital Sligo

Anorexia patients hide batteries in sanitary pads to appear heavier while being treated in hospital

Sep 13th 2018, 4:00 PM 26,931 Views 16 Comments

Some also engage in “animated conversation” in an effort to burn calories.

# health - Wednesday 12 September, 2018

Scally 'satisfied' with quality of testing in CervicalCheck labs Smear Tests

Scally 'satisfied' with quality of testing in CervicalCheck labs

Updated Sep 12th 2018, 2:25 PM 10,822 Views 18 Comments

He also said how the families of the women affected were eventually told about the audit was “damaging, hurtful and offensive”.

# health - Tuesday 11 September, 2018

'Heartbroken at the disrespect shown': Criticism after leak of Cervical Check review Cervical Check

'Heartbroken at the disrespect shown': Criticism after leak of Cervical Check review

Sep 11th 2018, 8:38 AM 19,214 Views 27 Comments

The review has concluded a commission of investigation does not need to be established.

Olivia Newton-John has cancer for the third time Grease This post contains videos

Olivia Newton-John has cancer for the third time

Sep 11th 2018, 7:29 AM 32,631 Views 15 Comments

Doctors have discovered a tumour at the base of her spine.

# health - Saturday 8 September, 2018

'I rubbed my eye - and suddenly the words looked muddled and distorted' Opinion

'I rubbed my eye - and suddenly the words looked muddled and distorted'

Sep 8th 2018, 7:30 PM 38,605 Views 8 Comments

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the eyesight – and Christine O’Flynn writes about the fright of discovering she had AMD, but how she’s learned to deal with it.

Fianna Fáil criticises Government after 92-year-old woman spends 25 hours on hospital chair Trolley Crisis

Fianna Fáil criticises Government after 92-year-old woman spends 25 hours on hospital chair

Sep 8th 2018, 2:58 PM 26,911 Views 110 Comments

Gladys Cummins was in the geriatric ward of the Mater Hospital for over a day.

# health - Thursday 6 September, 2018

Groundbreaking new cancer treatment discovered by Belfast researchers Queen's University

Groundbreaking new cancer treatment discovered by Belfast researchers

Sep 6th 2018, 2:43 PM 29,426 Views 21 Comments

The process uses the aggressive nature of cancer cells against them.

# health - Wednesday 5 September, 2018

15,000 people to take part in largest ever study of youth mental health Suicide Prevention

15,000 people to take part in largest ever study of youth mental health

Sep 5th 2018, 1:28 PM 20,393 Views 26 Comments

The research will help influence youth mental health policy and practice in Ireland.

'We can live normal lives': Life extending drug now available to hundreds of lung cancer patients Nivolumab

'We can live normal lives': Life extending drug now available to hundreds of lung cancer patients

Sep 5th 2018, 6:10 AM 15,328 Views 5 Comments

About 2,500 Irish people are diagnosed with lung cancer every year.

# health - Tuesday 4 September, 2018

Being homeless for more than six months can significantly damage children's health - study Homelessness

Being homeless for more than six months can significantly damage children's health - study

Sep 4th 2018, 6:10 AM 12,841 Views 30 Comments

Although the study is US-based, many factors of it still ring true for those children who are homeless in Ireland.

# health - Monday 3 September, 2018

'It's one less thing to worry about': HSE grants free GP service to 14,000 carers Health

'It's one less thing to worry about': HSE grants free GP service to 14,000 carers

Sep 3rd 2018, 7:29 AM 14,556 Views 16 Comments

The service applies to anyone who received carer’s allowance or carer’s benefit, but who do not hold a medical card.

'I won’t ever be able to understand exactly how the HPV vaccine works. So as a parent I have to trust the experts' Opinion

'I won’t ever be able to understand exactly how the HPV vaccine works. So as a parent I have to trust the experts'

Sep 3rd 2018, 7:00 AM 17,181 Views 129 Comments

The desire to protect and care for your child is indescribable, writes Eric Nolan. And that means doing your best to keep them safe.

# health - Friday 31 August, 2018

'Worst August on record' for hospital overcrowding with almost 8,000 on trolleys Nursing Vacancies

'Worst August on record' for hospital overcrowding with almost 8,000 on trolleys

Updated Aug 31st 2018, 3:16 PM 12,952 Views 63 Comments

The HSE has said it regrets any delays experienced by patients.

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