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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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How Mick Ryan's teddy bear suicide-prevention initiative is saving lives

How Mick Ryan's teddy bear suicide-prevention initiative is saving lives

CL-IFJHOME 14 October 2026

Cork University Hospital stem cell facility '20 years overdue'

Cork University Hospital stem cell facility '20 years overdue'

HEALTH 8 October 2026

Patients forced to travel for stem-cell transplants amid calls for €27m CUH unit

Patients forced to travel for stem-cell transplants amid calls for €27m CUH unit

Patients forced to travel for stem-cell transplants amid calls for €27m CUH unit

HEALTH 30 September 2026

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

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

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

EDITORIAL 2 September 2026

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Inheritance tax rules for childless citizens are unfair, says James Sexton

Inheritance tax rules for childless citizens are unfair, says James Sexton

Childless citizens are calling for a ‘radical approach’ with regards inheritance tax in order to stop discrimination when passing on a home or large assets.

FEATURES 15 July 2026

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

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

Lyme disease can lead to serious health issues if left untreated. As the weather warms up, it’s essential to be aware of this tick-borne disease, writes Brenda McCormick.

HEALTH 2 July 2026

CervicalCheck survivors still fighting for a ‘healing space’

CervicalCheck survivors still fighting for a ‘healing space’

A decade after the CervicalCheck scandal in Ireland, cancer survivors are raising money to open a healing forest space for everyone.

HEALTH 22 April 2026

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?