Health

Heat-related deaths rise due to climate change - report

The warming effects of climate change have seen the rate of heat-related deaths surge 23% since the 1990s - to over 546,000 a year - according to the ninth Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate Change.

Health • 18 hrs

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Why does putting back the clocks an hour disrupt us so much?

It's not just you - the clocks going back in autumn really does feel that bad and here's why

Psychology • 25 Oct

Women report more stress in work after cancer treatment

Women returning to work after breast cancer treatment report experiencing unfair expectations, increased stress and even discrimination.

Health • 26 Oct

The INMO had accused the HSE of imposing significant restrictions on recruitment across each health region

Health unions 'not satisfied' with HSE staffing response

Healthcare unions and HSE management have met at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) after unions sought an earlier-than-scheduled review of a staffing agreement reached earlier this year.

Business • 24 Oct

Children collecting water in containers as daily life continues under harsh conditions for displaced Palestinians at the Shuja'iyya Junction in eastern Gaza City

Sick Palestinian children arrive in Ireland for treatment

A group of sick Palestinian children have been evacuated from Gaza to Ireland to receive medical treatment, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health have confirmed.

Ireland • 28 Oct

Radiation therapy targets consistently missed, cttee told

The Irish Cancer Society has said there is a complacent notion that Ireland is doing well in terms of cancer treatment.

Health • 22 Oct

A packet of the non-hormonal medication Veoza

Dáil hears call for review of free HRT scheme

The Dáil has heard a call for a review of the free HRT scheme to ensure that all women are included, particularly in relation to the drug Veoza.

Politics • 22 Oct

Call over menopause drug for cancer survivors

"I didn't sleep for years," is how one cancer survivor described going through the menopause, while excluded from Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Health • 21 Oct

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Regulator warns against 'risky' Halloween contact lenses

People are being urged not to use "novelty" contact lenses this Halloween, which can lead to issues ranging from mild discomfort up to permanent vision loss.

Ireland • 24 Oct

Stephen Freer, who sought treatment for addiction at Coolmine Lodge in Dublin

'I needed help' - father on fighting back from addiction

Stephen Freer was running his own electrical engineering company and was surrounded by caring family.

Ireland • 21 Oct

Organisation representatives prior to the Joint Committee on Justice and Migration this afternoon

More doctors needed ahead of new IP Bill, committee hears

Ireland will need to begin training doctors now, to fulfill what is proposed in the General Scheme of the International Protection Bill 2025, according to the medical charity Safetynet.

Ireland • 21 Oct

Bowel cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide and affects over 2,500 people here every year

Bowel cancer study finds ways to reactivate immune system

New research into bowel cancer has identified ways to reactivate the immune system to help tackle the spread of the condition.

Health • 20 Oct

One in Four's annual report and strategic plan

Online pornography distorting young people's views - Govt

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has warned that online pornography is increasingly being accessed by younger people and "is distorting their perception of human sexuality".

Ireland • 20 Oct

Image shows ten-year-old Jaiden Maguire as he is interviewed in his classroom

Campaign to support children with brain tumours launched

Brain Tumour Ireland has launched their new 'Heads Up' campaign as part of Brain Tumour Awareness Week, which runs from today until 26 October.

Ireland • 20 Oct

Blood test for 50 cancers delivers 'exciting' results

A blood test that screens for more than 50 cancers is correct in 62% of cases where it thinks people may have the disease, a study has found.

Health • 18 Oct

Photo shows 15-year-old Ella O'Riordan with her mother Brenda

'Missed so many days of school' - teen with endometriosis

Teenager Ella O'Riordan from Bagenalstown in Co Carlow, who has endometriosis said the pain feels like someone is stabbing her and twisting every organ in her body and not letting go.

Ireland • 18 Oct

Rural Island and Dispensing Doctors of Ireland annual conference in Mulranny, Co Mayo

Group representing rural GPs highlight recruitment issues

A group representing rural doctors has called for a level playing field for GPs in medical practices to help with recruitment and retention in remote areas.

Ireland • 18 Oct

The Irish Hospital Consultants Association annual conference is under way in Kilkenny

Medical negligence costs a challenge, consultants hear

The rising costs of medical negligence is one of the biggest challenges for the health service, the Irish Hospital Consultants Association has said.

Health • 18 Oct

Minister for Health launches Ireland’s First National Endometriosis Framework

Minister for Health publishes new endometriosis framework

A new national endometriosis framework, which will set out a defined clinical care pathway for women has been published by the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll McNeill.

Ireland • 18 Oct

BioBank Ireland to create snapshot of people's health

Plans have been announced to create a snapshot of the health of people living on the island of Ireland by combining genetic information with lifestyle, environmental, biomarker and healthcare outcome data.

Health • 17 Oct

Baby's death exposed 'systemic failure' of HSE - IPA

The Irish Patients' Association has said the inquest into the death of baby Luke Kelly has exposed not just individual shortcomings in the health service but "a deeper systemic failure".

Ulster • 17 Oct

HSE faces €7m loss over dealings with medical device firm

The HSE could face a loss of up to €7m due to its dealings with a medical devices company that provided respiratory technology during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Politics • 16 Oct

Barry Kelly and Helena Lyons outside the inquest

Baby's death at hospital 'should never have happened'

The family of a 12-month-old child who died while in the care of Cavan General Hospital over two years ago has said his death could have been prevented and they will "never be the same family ever again".

Ireland • 16 Oct

Minister of State for Insurance Robert Troy pictured in 2022

Insurance reforms should bring 'lower premiums' - Troy

The Minister of State with responsibility for Insurance has said savings from reforms of the sector "must be reflected in lower premiums" and "wider availability of cover."

Health • 16 Oct

Husband says will fight for wife's memory after inquest

The husband of a woman who died at University Hospital Limerick a day after suffering a miscarriage has said he will continue fighting to vindicate his wife's memory, after an inquest into her death recorded a narrative verdict.

Courts • 17 Oct