What's delaying alcohol health labelling on bottles & cans? Health labelling is one of a suite of measures aiming to reduce alcohol consumption levels and associated harms in Ireland alcohol • 23 Sep 25
What's delaying alcohol health labelling on bottles & cans? Health labelling is one of a suite of measures aiming to reduce alcohol consumption levels and associated harms in Ireland alcohol • 23 Sep 25
Is acupuncture a good option for back pain? A new study has found acupuncture does provide some modest relief from lower back pain, but is unlikely to be the best treatment Back Pain • 19 Sep 25
Is acupuncture a good option for back pain? A new study has found acupuncture does provide some modest relief from lower back pain, but is unlikely to be the best treatment Back Pain • 19 Sep 25
The 'privacy paradox' when it comes to smartwatches & health data We're happy to give up personal health information to our watches in exchange for feedback, but not so keen to share the same data more widely Health • 18 Sep 25
The 'privacy paradox' when it comes to smartwatches & health data We're happy to give up personal health information to our watches in exchange for feedback, but not so keen to share the same data more widely Health • 18 Sep 25
These 5 pieces of advice could be making your insomnia worse A sleep therapist explains why some sleep hygiene strategies may do more harm than good for people struggling with insomnia Sleep • 17 Sep 25
These 5 pieces of advice could be making your insomnia worse A sleep therapist explains why some sleep hygiene strategies may do more harm than good for people struggling with insomnia Sleep • 17 Sep 25
Is Jamie Oliver right about eating more fruit and veg? Research shows that the more servings of fruit and veg we eat per day, the more benefits we see to our health Food • 15 Sep 25
Is Jamie Oliver right about eating more fruit and veg? Research shows that the more servings of fruit and veg we eat per day, the more benefits we see to our health Food • 15 Sep 25
What happens to young people who suffer stroke and heart disease? After I had a stroke at 22, what I found most difficult was how lonely I felt due to my unique experience as a young person Health • 10 Sep 25
What happens to young people who suffer stroke and heart disease? After I had a stroke at 22, what I found most difficult was how lonely I felt due to my unique experience as a young person Health • 10 Sep 25
How well are you ageing? Ageing is a complex mix of physical, cognitive, emotional and social changes – and no single test captures the whole picture Health • 02 Sep 25
How well are you ageing? Ageing is a complex mix of physical, cognitive, emotional and social changes – and no single test captures the whole picture Health • 02 Sep 25
Why we need to rethink our sinks Sinks, showers and the sink splash zone are a big part of the problem behind the rise (and rise) of superbugs in hospitals Health • 27 Aug 25
Why we need to rethink our sinks Sinks, showers and the sink splash zone are a big part of the problem behind the rise (and rise) of superbugs in hospitals Health • 27 Aug 25
'A recipe for disaster': the medical view on e-scooters Hospital staff are treating increasing numbers of young patients with life-altering injuries after accidents involving e-scooters E-Scooters • 25 Aug 25
'A recipe for disaster': the medical view on e-scooters Hospital staff are treating increasing numbers of young patients with life-altering injuries after accidents involving e-scooters E-Scooters • 25 Aug 25
Are you stuck in the wrong job? 5 signs that it's time to move on If your workplace leaves you feeling anxious, ignored, exhausted or unfulfilled, it might just be the right time to say 'bye bye' Work and careers • 22 Aug 25
Are you stuck in the wrong job? 5 signs that it's time to move on If your workplace leaves you feeling anxious, ignored, exhausted or unfulfilled, it might just be the right time to say 'bye bye' Work and careers • 22 Aug 25
How can we help children with chronic illnesses in school? 1 in 3 school-aged children in Ireland experience difficulties due to a long-term health condition, impacting attendance, engagement and mental health Back To School • 20 Aug 25
How can we help children with chronic illnesses in school? 1 in 3 school-aged children in Ireland experience difficulties due to a long-term health condition, impacting attendance, engagement and mental health Back To School • 20 Aug 25
'It's exhausting': the many career challenges facing freelancers Cultural, media and creative industries rely heavily on freelancers, but there are downsides to this form of working life Work and careers • 15 Aug 25
'It's exhausting': the many career challenges facing freelancers Cultural, media and creative industries rely heavily on freelancers, but there are downsides to this form of working life Work and careers • 15 Aug 25
What does sunshine do to our brains? As well as making us feel good, calm and focused, sunshine also has an impact on our brain Summer • 14 Aug 25
What does sunshine do to our brains? As well as making us feel good, calm and focused, sunshine also has an impact on our brain Summer • 14 Aug 25
Why has 'Japanese walking' become an online health trend? Based on interval-style bursts of fast and slow walking, Japanese walking promises major health benefits with minimal equipment and time Fitness • 13 Aug 25
Why has 'Japanese walking' become an online health trend? Based on interval-style bursts of fast and slow walking, Japanese walking promises major health benefits with minimal equipment and time Fitness • 13 Aug 25
What a greasy takeaway does to your brain Researchers gave people a milkshake with 1,362 calories and 130g of fat. Here's what happened next Health • 08 Aug 25
What a greasy takeaway does to your brain Researchers gave people a milkshake with 1,362 calories and 130g of fat. Here's what happened next Health • 08 Aug 25
Do I have to work when I'm sick? It's time to dispel the notion that anyone benefits if you come to work ill - or work remotely while unwell Health • 08 Aug 25
Do I have to work when I'm sick? It's time to dispel the notion that anyone benefits if you come to work ill - or work remotely while unwell Health • 08 Aug 25
Do you have an 'Irish pinky toe'? Here's how to know Irish pinky toes don't always always cause pain, but there are ways to reduce it, one step at a time Health • 07 Aug 25
Do you have an 'Irish pinky toe'? Here's how to know Irish pinky toes don't always always cause pain, but there are ways to reduce it, one step at a time Health • 07 Aug 25
Can early morning natural light improve your sleep that night? Researchers have found that exposure to natural light up anytime up to noon has a positive effect on your sleep patterns Health • 07 Aug 25
Can early morning natural light improve your sleep that night? Researchers have found that exposure to natural light up anytime up to noon has a positive effect on your sleep patterns Health • 07 Aug 25
How 92 year old Richard Morgan became a rowing world champion His transformation from a sedentary lifestyle to a world champion is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to start exercising Fitness • 05 Aug 25
How 92 year old Richard Morgan became a rowing world champion His transformation from a sedentary lifestyle to a world champion is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to start exercising Fitness • 05 Aug 25
Why are so many people getting therapeutic tattoos? Many cancer survivors get therapeutic tattoos to allow them to carve out a new interpretation of their changed bodies Tattoos • 30 Jul 25
Why are so many people getting therapeutic tattoos? Many cancer survivors get therapeutic tattoos to allow them to carve out a new interpretation of their changed bodies Tattoos • 30 Jul 25
Back from holiday & feeling ill? The symptoms to take seriously What happens when the souvenir you bring back from your holiday isn't a fridge magnet or a t-shirt, but a new illness? Health • 29 Jul 25
Back from holiday & feeling ill? The symptoms to take seriously What happens when the souvenir you bring back from your holiday isn't a fridge magnet or a t-shirt, but a new illness? Health • 29 Jul 25
Can your aching joints really predict the weather? While the phenomenon remains scientifically contentious, research suggests those with joint conditions are more attuned to environmental changes Health • 25 Jul 25
Can your aching joints really predict the weather? While the phenomenon remains scientifically contentious, research suggests those with joint conditions are more attuned to environmental changes Health • 25 Jul 25
Can a large Coke and fries stop your migraine? Believe it or not, the viral hack that a large Coca-Cola and fries can stop a migraine in its tracks is not total nonsense Health • 25 Jul 25
Can a large Coke and fries stop your migraine? Believe it or not, the viral hack that a large Coca-Cola and fries can stop a migraine in its tracks is not total nonsense Health • 25 Jul 25
How breastfeeding trends in Ireland can be improved Ireland performs poorly when it comes to breastfeeding rates and there is significant work to be done to translate policy into practice breastfeeding • 21 Jul 25
How breastfeeding trends in Ireland can be improved Ireland performs poorly when it comes to breastfeeding rates and there is significant work to be done to translate policy into practice breastfeeding • 21 Jul 25
Breastfeeding can be good for public health—and the planet too Supporting mothers who wish to breastfeed is good for public health and could also reduce emissions Health • 21 Jul 25
Breastfeeding can be good for public health—and the planet too Supporting mothers who wish to breastfeed is good for public health and could also reduce emissions Health • 21 Jul 25
