‘I lived one life until I was 26, then life changed’ – The Irish Times
One of Liam Cullinane’s toughest tests after joining the French Foreign Legion in 1985 was a gruelling night…
Neuralink’s big vision collides with reality of brain implants
O. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming…
Depression links to chronic headaches through weight and diet, not physical activity alone
Large population data from Iran show that body weight and iron intake help statistically explain the depression–headache link,…
Everyday obstacles a constant worry for Ireland’s 300,000 visually impaired – The Irish Times
Declan Meenagh had just “wasted half the morning” trying in vain to apply online for a Revolut credit…
More than 1.5m to receive average of €520 this year from social welfare increases – The Irish Times
More than 1.5 million people in receipt of core weekly social welfare payments are to receive an average…
On the housing list as a wheelchair user – The Irish Times
For Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin (50), a wheelchair user for 14 years, being disabled is the reason she had…
Improved disability and youth mental health services among commitments in HSE’s 2026 plan – The Irish Times
Improvements to disability services, an 18 per cent increase in the number of cervical screening tests and an…
Study identifies molecular drivers of cerebral small vessel disease
A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease – and an active drug that can…
‘For some young people it’s the social’ – The Irish Times
Screens get the blame for many things – from problematic content, to depriving teenagers of “real-life” experiences, to…
People with epilepsy and learning disabilities face preventable early deaths
A combination of missed prevention opportunities and health inequalities can result in the early deaths of people living…
Newcastle personal trainer with cerebral palsy ‘devastated’ after ‘essential’ laptop stolen
Ken Rogan, 39, runs K.R. Fitness based in Fenham, a not-for-profit organisation that supports disabled people through inclusive…
Society has taught us to believe that the disabled person must follow the able-bodied – The Irish Times
Nobody wants a disability – until it gets you free travel, better parking spots, or freedom from queuing.…