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<p>45% of men will begin to experience hair loss by the time they are 50, with one in three likely to start losing hair by the age of 35.</p>

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'It can be a cause of deep discontent': Understanding the reality of hair loss among men

Early hair loss in men can be distressing, but rather than undergoing costly, lengthy treatment, some are opting to shave their heads and embrace baldness

<p>Women often have a strong social support network, which enables them to bounce back from setbacks more quickly. File picture: PA</p>

health and wellbeing

Five ways to nurture female friendships

<p>Dr Dave Weir, Consultant Psychiatrist, HSE Addiction Services, and DJ Shauna Dee in the Cornmarket Building today, as the HSE shares results from powders and crystals analysed in the HSE’s Emerging Drug Trend Laboratory Photographer: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland</p>

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Irish DJ warns of people collapsing in front of her booth after taking 'pink stuff'

40-50 years old sporty couple cycling on electric mountain bikes in rural environment

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E-bike 'library' to let Cork residents see which suits their needs

Government agrees bill to ban sale of nicotine pouches to U-18s

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Government agrees bill to ban sale of nicotine pouches to U-18s

Mum with disability refused parking permit: 'Everyone I know with EB has been refused it'

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Mum with disability refused parking permit: 'Everyone I know with EB has been refused it'

Working Life: I was born a nurse and, even in retirement, I’m delighted to still work as one

Working Life: I was born a nurse and, even in retirement, I’m delighted to still work as one

Mary Llewellyn, respiratory nurse, asthma advice line, Asthma Society of Ireland

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Employees with disabilities bring a lot to the table: ‘With the right support, there are so many jobs’

Employees with disabilities bring a lot to the table: ‘With the right support, there are so many jobs’

Employees with disabilities often bring a broad skillset to the workplace, including valuable life experience and strong problem-solving abilities

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

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Voice notes get right to the point

Do audio messages deepen our connection, or are they another way of avoiding real conversation between people?

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

'Bowel cancer is the third most lethal cancer, but a simple home test is improving survival rates'

'Bowel cancer is the third most lethal cancer, but a simple home test is improving survival rates'

The most notable gains in treatment success rates are seen in the age group participating in the bowel screening programme. So why are uptake rates so low?

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Going the extra mile to help beat childhood cancer

Going the extra mile to help beat childhood cancer

When Aoife Lucey was 10, high-risk leukaemia turned her world upside down. Now, she’s running 10 half-marathons to help children facing cancer today

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Working Life: Client-centered approach to caring for the elderly

Working Life: Client-centered approach to caring for the elderly

Natali Kocijan, professional carer, The Great Care Co-Op (TGCC) “I came across The Great Care Co-Op when I saw an advert looking for carers in a supermarket in Dalkey during covid.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Mature man in cafe using laptop

Dad Bod Diaries Week 6: Five things I’ve learned about coffee, fitness, and moderation

There was a period of my life when coffee wasn't a drink — it was a strategy

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Cork consultant: 'It’s an incredible moment when you can tell a patient they’re cancer-free'

Cork consultant: 'It’s an incredible moment when you can tell a patient they’re cancer-free'

CUH consultant Dearbhaile Collins discusses the themes of loss, heartbreak, and joy as experienced by patients

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Workplace burnout: 'I was so stressed in 2016 I ended the year with a collapsed lung'

Workplace burnout: 'I was so stressed in 2016 I ended the year with a collapsed lung'

Social-media photos of ‘successful’ lives often mask the painful struggle of managing career and family, with some teetering on the brink of burnout

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

‘I couldn't eat without choking and I had persistent heartburn — it was oesophageal cancer'

‘I couldn't eat without choking and I had persistent heartburn — it was oesophageal cancer'

Ireland has one of the highest rates of oesophageal cancer in Europe, with around 520 cases diagnosed each year

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Bored in bed

These are the top 20 questions sex experts are asked by both women and men

We chat to sex educators and therapists about the questions they’re most often asked by men and women

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Maybe he's been lying all this time

Sex File: What happens if the passion wanes between us?

Rather than undermine the fun you are having by analysing past failures or worrying about potential problems in the future, you are better off just trying to enjoy what you have while it lasts

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Juggling breastfeeding and a full-time job: 'I worried about finding time to pump'

Juggling breastfeeding and a full-time job: 'I worried about finding time to pump'

In spite of our low breastfeeding rate, Ireland is taking the right steps to support mothers returning to work

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

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Find your happy spot with simple daily habits

January can be a tough month with its short, cold and grey days. But what if you made space for a bite-sized project — one that allows you to make micro changes that could form the foundation of contentment?

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Working Life: “Women aged 50 and over have the lowest uptake of cervical screening nationally”

Working Life: “Women aged 50 and over have the lowest uptake of cervical screening nationally”

Rachael Comer, education and training manager, screening training unit, HSE CervicalCheck

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Relaxed pair watching movie at evening home. Family spending enjoying together

How to keep the spark alive when you've both been in tracksuits since 2020

How can you keep the spark alive when you’re both in comfy clothes and working from home on a regular basis since covid struck? Experts say that love needs closeness, but desire needs distance

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

'See every misstep as a lesson': Well-known faces share career advice they'd give to their younger selves

'See every misstep as a lesson': Well-known faces share career advice they'd give to their younger selves

Take every opportunity going, push yourself outside your comfort zone, and don’t try to figure out every step, say high-profile people and professionals

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Working Life: It’s fantastic that children will be protected against chickenpox as it isn't just a mild illness

Working Life: It’s fantastic that children will be protected against chickenpox as it isn't just a mild illness

Dr Chantal Migone, Consultant in Public Health Medicine at the HSE National Immunisation Office (NIO)

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Are you in a co-dependent relationship?

Are you in a co-dependent relationship?

In Elizabeth Gilbert's new memoir, she recounts how her co-dependency drove her to such despair that she planned to murder her seriously ill partner. Although the act never took place, the scenario highlights the devastation that can result when you compulsively prioritise another person's needs over your own

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

'At 38, I was told that I needed to have a hysterectomy because they had found cancer'

'At 38, I was told that I needed to have a hysterectomy because they had found cancer'

Gráinne Culliton was devastated when she was told she had to undergo a hysterectomy for cervical cancer at 38. However, she went on to become a mum of two through surrogacy

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Working Life: Every year in Ireland, about 7,000 people experience a stroke

Working Life: Every year in Ireland, about 7,000 people experience a stroke

Recovery after a stroke can be overwhelming, but with the right support, patients can rebuild their independence, confidence, and sense of hope. Being part of that journey is an incredible privilege

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Beautiful woman showing stop sign

The consent conversation: How to avoid grey areas in the modern dating scene

Students’ unions are organising consent workshops for freshers to promote safe and mutually enjoyable sexual experiences

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Working Life: ‘When I left school at 18, I went straight into a caring role in my local nursing home’

Working Life: ‘When I left school at 18, I went straight into a caring role in my local nursing home’

Michael Cronin, regional patient and service user engagement lead, HSE Mid West

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

'I thought I was having a heart attack — it was actually bowel cancer'

'I thought I was having a heart attack — it was actually bowel cancer'

Cork-based mother of two Natasha O’Byrne is undergoing chemotherapy, but that hasn’t stopped her from raising money for the charity that came to her aid

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

NIAMH CONROY

'A mother busy with a young family ignored blood in her stool — she had stage four bowel cancer'

One in 10 who develop the disease is under 50, so it’s essential to be vigilant and tackle the stigmas associated with discussing poo

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Couple Lying On Bed At Home

Sex File: Our sessions go on for too long and I stop enjoying it — is there a solution?

Consistently extended sex sessions are unfortunately more likely to cause extreme discomfort than to give her an orgasm

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

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