Healthcare

Editorial: 'it was a hard-won victory for the Friedreich's Ataxia community'

There was joy and relief for patients affected by Friedreich's Ataxia, but also sadness that approval came too late for my cousin Kate and many others who died before the drug became available.

EDITORIAL 2 September 2026

Editorial: 'it was a hard-won victory for the Friedreich's Ataxia community'

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How pharmacists are redefining community healthcare in Ireland

How pharmacists are redefining community healthcare in Ireland

HEALTH 22 July 2026

Lyme disease: ‘I never had the classic bullseye rash’

Lyme disease: ‘I never had the classic bullseye rash’

HEALTH 2 July 2026

How egg freezing helped one woman preserve her fertility

How egg freezing helped one woman preserve her fertility

How egg freezing helped one woman preserve her fertility

HEALTH 24 June 2026

Editorial: 'Irish women left living with embarrassing bladder issues'

Editorial: 'Irish women left living with embarrassing bladder issues'

Editorial: 'Irish women left living with embarrassing bladder issues'

EDITORIAL 6 May 2026

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‘Ozempic breasts are a real thing' say experts

‘Ozempic breasts are a real thing' say experts

‘Ozempic breasts’ and ‘Ozempic face’ are very real outcomes for some patients experiencing the unexpected appearance-related results.

HEALTH 1 January 1970

Health misinformation: Dr Google will see you now ... at your own risk

Health misinformation: Dr Google will see you now ... at your own risk

In an age of health misinformation, knowing who – and what – to trust online can be confusing.Several medical experts give their advice.

HEALTH 1 January 1970

‘My life has been shattered by long COVID’

‘My life has been shattered by long COVID’

There are more than 200 symptoms related to long COVID, which have a substantial impact on the daily lives of those living with it.

HEALTH 1 January 1970

Caroline Irwin: ‘living with psoriasis day to day was terrible’

Caroline Irwin: ‘living with psoriasis day to day was terrible’

For 50 years, Caroline Irwin managed severe psoriasis. Now innovative medication and greater awareness has given her a new lease of life.

HEALTH 1 January 1970

Health is wealth when it comes to insurance plans

Health is wealth when it comes to insurance plans

Leading health insurance expert says health insurance is for when you are healthy.

MONEY MENTOR 1 January 1970

Too many men are living in poor health

Too many men are living in poor health

New research paints a bleak picture for men’s health in Ireland, with two in five males dying prematurely. What can be done to improve this?

HEALTH 1 January 1970

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