Transperineal vs Transrectal Prostate Biopsy
A REAL-WORLD comparative study from a Moroccan tertiary centre has found that transperineal (TP) prostate biopsy offers similar cancer detection rates to…
Portiuncula Hospital re-opens refurbished St John’s Surgical Ward
Portiuncula Hospital has reopened a newly refurbished 29-bed surgical ward. The upgraded St John’s Surgical Ward comprises seven…
My husband’s brush with the law is a chance to teach our kids about rehabilitation
One day, my eldest daughter came home from kindergarten and, bouncing up and down with excitement, said to…
19 Foods With More Protein Than Eggs
Shrimp Another easy option to include in protein-focused meals is shrimp. Shapiro says that you can find about…
Exercise Is Not Enough to Prevent Cognitive Decline
The literature is full of myths about how to prevent brain aging. One of most durable is that…
Surprising discovery identifies a new way to reduce mosquito biting
Scientists have identified a small cluster of cells in the mosquito gut that shuts down the urge to…
NHS dissatisfaction is falling – is this a turning point or is something else at play?
For a health service long defined by waiting lists, staff shortages and steady erosion of public confidence, the…
Young men struggle with body image and an obsession with ‘bulking up’ :: WRAL.com
In his off-campus apartment kitchen, UNC Chapel Hill sophomore, Tate Mannell adds butter to a pan. He lets…
Power Hours: a Day in the Life of Orangetheory President Lauren Cody
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lauren Cody, president of Orangetheory Fitness. It’s been edited…
COVID-19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across US – a doctor explains what you need to know
A variant of COVID-19 called BA.3.2, which has circulated under the radar since late 2024, is now spreading…
Is Intuitive Surgical a Buy Right Now?
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG 3.36%) has faced significant challenges over the past year, especially related to tariffs. The company’s…
Gambling sites with ‘fake’ licences are targeting Irish users — and influencers are helping promote them
If you asked the average person to point out the small autonomous island of Anjouan on a map,…