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Dense breasts can make breast cancer harder to detect

Two women with very different cancer stories believe greater awareness of breast density could help others secure an earlier diagnosis.

HEALTH 28 October 2026

Dense breasts can make breast cancer harder to detect

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Rural health care is a ‘broken system’

Rural health care is a ‘broken system’

FARMER WRITES 28 October 2026

Farmers service the tractor but need to look after themselves too

Farmers service the tractor but need to look after themselves too

NEWS 28 October 2026

From bowel movements to fibre: decoding gut health

From bowel movements to fibre: decoding gut health

From bowel movements to fibre: decoding gut health

HEALTH 21 October 2026

What losing his energy taught health and wellness coach Karl Henry

What losing his energy taught health and wellness coach Karl Henry

What losing his energy taught health and wellness coach Karl Henry

HEALTH 21 October 2026

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Winter feeding and health management central to animal performance

Winter feeding and health management central to animal performance

Farmers across the country will be turning attention to the winter period with some parts of the country already housing cattle, animal health and feeding is central to good winter performance.

WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT 21 October 2026

€700,000 budget cut to farm safety 'deeply disappointing' - Healy-Rae

€700,000 budget cut to farm safety 'deeply disappointing' - Healy-Rae

Michael Healy-Rae has criticised the 23% cut to farm safety funding under Budget 2027, saying it sends entirely the wrong message to farm families.

NEWS 15 October 2026

‘When we talk about dementia, the person must remain at the heart of the story'

‘When we talk about dementia, the person must remain at the heart of the story'

After a decade supporting her partner PJ through young-onset dementia, Kate Durrant reflects on language, dignity and the importance of putting the person before the diagnosis.

BLOG 14 October 2026

Patrick at the pulpit

Patrick at the pulpit

Patrick Hipwell has spoken in many different venues on mental health, but last weekend he took to the pulpit.

DEALER 14 October 2026

Irish adults hear mixed messages on beef despite belief in nutritional benefits

Irish adults hear mixed messages on beef despite belief in nutritional benefits

Our Food Roots has launched a new communications toolkit to support the agri-food sector in communications about Irish beef.

NEWS 12 October 2026

Cork University Hospital stem cell facility '20 years overdue'

Cork University Hospital stem cell facility '20 years overdue'

Campaigners are cautiously optimistic after bringing their case for a €27m stem cell facility at CUH to Leinster House.

HEALTH 8 October 2026

The secret to healthy ageing? It’s all about core strength

The secret to healthy ageing? It’s all about core strength

Learn why core strength is more important with age and how it supports us every day.

HEALTH 7 October 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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