Depression and anxiety together raise long COVID risk in older women
Older women who have a history of both depression and anxiety had a 78% higher risk of developing…
One in five kids ‘chronically’ absent from school
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Explained: Why is UAE reviewing medicine prices? What can lower drug bills in Emirates?
UAE Medicine Prices Under Review: Addressing Cost Gaps and Affordability Medicine pricing has become a flashpoint in the…
Shop worker with heart condition let go for taking too much sick leave gets €6,500 – The Irish Times
A shop worker with a weakened immune system who was dismissed for being off sick for 12 days…
Flu numbers seem to have plateaued, says HSE – The Irish Times
The level of influenza cases “seem to have reached a plateau” since the Christmas period, the HSE has…
Navigating the health insurance maze – answering your questions – The Irish Times
I am due to renew my health insurance soon, do you think it’s going to cost me more…
‘Structurally hurt’: why are Chinese tourists spending less overseas than before?
Chinese tourist numbers are recovering across Asia after a pandemic-era contraction, buoyed by the expansion of visa-free policies…
Study reveals the global economic costs of diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder and one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases worldwide. On average,…
Flu hospitalisations up by a third in one week, HSE figures show – The Irish Times
The number of people hospitalised with flu has increased by a third over the past week, following a…
Irish woman takes up role as head of European drugs agency – The Irish Times
Irish doctor Lorraine Nolan has taken over as head of the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA), the Lisbon-based…
What’s the prognosis for bird flu in 2026?
As 2024 came to an end, bird flu dominated headlines. The virus, technically known as avian influenza, was…
Flu cases in Eastern Iowa continue to rise
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The number of flu cases continues to rise across the state. The Iowa…