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Prostate cancer: early detection can save lives
Margaret Hawkins
One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The good news is that it can be treated successfully – but awareness is key, writes Margaret Hawkins.
19 March 2025 Katherine O'Leary
'How many farmers are this week suffering from backache, sore knees or hips?'
The time is now to start thinking about taking breaks and what relief staff are needed for next spring, writes Katherine O'Leary.
12 March 2025 Health
Healthbytes to keep you in the picture
From the current status on the ‘free’ HRT to new treatment for depression at St John of God hospital, stay informed with healthbytes.
‘I have a precious granddaughter at the centre of my heart – I’m a happy granny’
I have a new grandchild, my first granddaughter, Katie Margaret O'Leary has arrived. Our first meeting was a treasured moment.
5 March 2025 Katherine O'Leary
The future is now – robotic spinal surgery blazing a trail
Faster and more precise automation is helping to dramatically improve the safety and accuracy of numerous medical procedures , writes Rosalind Skillen.
29 January 2025 Health
Editorial: “you still have to pay the car park fee"
You visit a hospital and receive a diagnosis; you still have to pay the car park fee, writes Ciara Leahy.
22 January 2025 Editorial
Health special: big gulf between hospital parking income and costs
In 2023, hospitals took in nearly €16m in car parking fees. In part two of our series, we look into how that money was spent, writes Margaret Hawkins.
22 January 2025 Health
Health Special: are hospital car park charges a tax on ill health?
In part one of our two-week series, figures show hospitals took almost €16m in parking fees in 2023, in what many perceive as a tax on being sick, writes Margaret Hawkins.
15 January 2025 Health