FACING a bleak prognosis like his there are not many who would decide to record a fun video clip about fighting cancer. But Darren Mullery is fighting cancer his way and wants to give hope to other sufferers that there still is life after a cancer diagnosis. He also wants to leave a legacy for his ... Read more →
Symphysiotomy survivors to be given between €50,000 and €150,000. Women who had a symphysiotomy during childbirth will qualify for compensation payments of up to €150,000 under an ex-gratia redress scheme announced by the Government. Minister for Health James Reilly drafted proposals... Read more →
Health ministers from 11 west African nations and experts in disease control are meeting in Ghana's capital to plan "drastic action" to fight the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history. The number of deaths attributed to an epidemic of Ebola virus in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone stood at 467 by Mo... Read more →
Scientists with the University of Copenhagen studied 2.4million children over 40-year period. Children born to women with fertility problems have a 33 per cent greater risk of suffering with mental illness, a study has claimed. The research looked at 2.4million children in Denmark between 1969 and ... Read more →
It's always been a taboo subject as nobody wants to discuss death. But now many are... and a lot of them are still in the full of their health. At just 31, Jennifer Muldowney has already planned her funeral. Despite being in perfect health and having youth on her side, the Dublin woman has decided o... Read more →
Leading endocrinologist wants to be able to resume life-saving gastric bypass operations. Minister for Health James Reilly has rejected calls by a leading obesity expert for a resumption of life-saving gastric bypass operations on dangerously obese public patients. Endocrinologist Prof Donal O&rsq... Read more →
Kate Quilton travelled the globe to countries with 80pc obesity — and one where a village has found the secret of eternal youth in search of the world's best and worst diets. I’m in hospital to see my dad. He’s sitting up and chatting away like he’s propping up the bar at his... Read more →
I sat on my hospital bed shaking in the knowledge that this was a historic day for people with CF, their families, their friends and their medical workers worldwide. The result of a trial by Vertex Pharmaceuticals for a drug that treats the underlying cause of Cystic Fibrosis was released. I read t... Read more →
A few years ago, beauty therapist Laura McLoughlin was diagnosed with a serious degenerative medical condition. Now she uses a positive attitude and healthy lifestyle to keep well and happy. Though she is not yet 30, Laura McLoughlin has just opened her second beauty salon. She also hopes to me... Read more →
We all dream of the perfect summer, but those precious sunny days can pass by in a flash. So this year, follow our brilliant guide to 20 top things to do that will make the season extra-special. It's the ultimate summer bucket list. Make a meadow Everybody needs more flowers in their lives. ... Read more →
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