What do we know so far about the 'kraken' Covid variant? Cases of the new highly transmissible Covid variant XBB.1.5 have already been detected in 23 countries Health • 12 Jan
Why the conversation around mental health can be misleading Do we fully understand the significant differences between mental health challenges and mental illness? Mental Health • 08 Nov 22
Why are scientists trying to create a nasal Covid vaccine? A successful nasal vaccine could change the way we deal with Covid-19, but there are huge challenges Health • 07 Nov 22
What do we know so far about new Covid variants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1? Three key questions about these new Omicron subvariants which are gaining traction in Europe and the US Health • 01 Nov 22
Why are health experts concerned about a 'twindemic' this winter? A severe flu season coupled with another wave of Covid-19 could have a serious impact on Ireland's healthcare system Health • 25 Oct 22
What should we be doing before the next Covid surge? As we prepare to spend more time indoors this winter and kids return to school, we are likely to see another Covid-19 wave in Ireland Health • 11 Oct 22
Did Covid damage my immune system? I've had Covid and am now constantly getting colds so am I now at risk of other infectious diseases? Health • 26 Sep 22
Why we should expect more Covid surges this year 'It's inevitable, no question about it, that there will be another surge this year' Health • 11 Jul 22
Is Omicron our way out of the pandemic? Here's what we now know - and don't know - about the Omicron variant and what might happen next COVID-19 • 14 Jan 22
The ethical issues concerning vaccine refusal One of the most challenging ethical issues concerns returning to normality in a manner that protects public health without jeopardising the personal freedoms of anti-vaxxers … Vaccines • 20 Apr 21
The challenge in striking the right balance with Covid apps When society begins to open up and the virus is less pervasive, a more nuanced approach towards contact tracing apps may be appropriate, but even … technology • 12 Apr 21
The next-gen tools that will help us in a post-Covid world With the race to return to normality well and truly on, next-generation diagnostic tools such as chemical sensors and breathalysers will play as big a … COVID-19 • 13 Apr 21
Here's what you need to know about pregnancy and the coronavirus Pregnant women should do the same things as the general public to protect themselves from the virus Health • 19 Mar 20
