Low birth weight can increase risk of stroke in young adulthood, study shows
Researchers looked at both types of stroke, ischaemic and intercerebral haemorrhage (ICH). Stock image Low birth weight may…
‘I had blood in my stool. I had pains, but I just ploughed on’ – bowel cancer patient on being too embarrassed to get checked
Busy chef Ciaran Cunningham says being afraid to talk to your GP about toilet habits could make treatment…
€670,000 funding for blood test to detect bowel cancer could save more patients
Colon cancer, illustration A blood test for bowel cancer developed by researchers in Dublin is being backed with…
Completion date for new national children’s hospital delayed for 18th time, health committee told
Robots to deliver meals in new children’s hospital – but half of rooms still not readyCompletion has been…
Just three small changes can cut risk of heart attack and stroke, new study shows
Sleeping for an extra 11 minutes reduced major cardiovascular events by 10pc. Stock image Combining three small changes…
‘I audition for every part, able-bodied or not’ – actress with cerebral palsy says mindset shift is needed in creative industry
Niamh Moriarty said obstacles to hiring people with disabilities can be overcome Niamh Moriarty was speaking in advance…
Three doctors struck off the register for sexual offences or inappropriate behaviour, figures show
Medics were among six people investigated over five-year period covering 2021 to 2025 Stock image/Getty Three doctors working…
Meningitis strain in Kent outbreak has led to 12 deaths in Ireland in past five years
A Kent student is given a meningitis B vaccination yesterday. Photo: Reuters Twelve people in Ireland have died…
AI will become doctors’ secret weapon under plan for technology in hospitals
Tool can speed up stroke and cancer diagnoses, as well as easing medics’ workload AI tools have potential…
Weight-loss jab Wegovy has ‘highest risk of rare eye stroke’, study finds
Wegovy can be used to aid weight loss. Photo: PA Wegovy may carry the highest risk of “eye…
Weight-loss jab Wegovy has ‘highest risk of rare eye stroke’, study finds
Wegovy can be used to aid weight loss. Photo: PA Wegovy may carry the highest risk of “eye…
Feeling low after all the rain? Here are the foods Irish scientists say can boost mood
Berries and citrus fruits tend to be rich in the mood-boosting flavonoids. Photo: Getty If the long-awaited spring…