One of many women affected by the condition, Catherine Lough explains why it’s a rare relief to see the condition depicted on screen.

Recent studies show that adolescent depression has reached almost epidemic proportions in modern society - and depression is far more prevalent in Western cultures

Imy Brighty-Potts finds out how you can tell if your child’s rash is monkeypox.

Dr Dearbhaile Collins, consultant medical oncologist at Cork University Hospital (CUH)

'I would like to spend a few minutes cuddling'

If all else fails there is a 'Prozac' for pets

The 43-year-old garda and mother of two has been cycling with Katie-George Dunlevey for nine years – but whether or not she’ll accompany her to Paris in 2024 is still an open question

Tips on treating a strained muscle and stiffness

The demand for adult braces has soared since the pandemic, fueled largely by video conferencing. Costing from €3,500 to €6,000 or more for complex cases, are they worth the investment?

A husband-and-wife team - one an Everest veteran, the other a retired nurse - runs special walking courses for people with Parkinson’s disease. Lorna Siggins meets a determined group of walkers at a training session in Dublin   

Riley's sanitary products will be made available across women's bathrooms

The national ambulance service offers free transport for children with serious health conditions  

Peter Wedderburn shares ten tips to make pet keeping more eco-friendly

RTÉ personality and publishing veteran revealed her diagnosis in an Instagram post

Sani George, advanced nurse practitioner (renal) Renal Dialysis Unit, Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore

To celebrate sustainability month, we chat with Derek Mooney about the importance of getting the message right 

My teenage daughter gets painful cramping during the first few days of her period. What would you suggest? Essential fatty acids are excellent for treating menstrual cramping.

Aware of the link between climate change and health, medics are campaigning to raise public awareness and make their hospitals more sustainable

Small habits around washing and drying our clothing could be making our seasonal allergies worse.

From the very high end to one-day workshops, there's something for everyone 

Words to look out for in fraudulent text messages include ‘click here’, ‘account information’ and ‘gift card’

Taking the time to scan the shelves can often result in big savings — plus, is Annie Mac's barman Jim the best barman in Cork?

With shortages of some hay fever medicines being reported, allergy experts explain best to keep your pollen allergies at bay

Still following fad diets in 2022? Imy Brighty-Potts asks experts to explain some common food myths.

Joann Malik, advanced midwife practitioner, University Hospital Kerry

"ESCCAP recommends that all pet owners take simple year-round steps to protect their pets and homes against fleas and ticks."

The average person in Ireland uses 80 to 100 gallons of water each day. Here's how to make sure you don't waste a drop

Plus - how to avoid itchy skin in the evenings

Joe Wicks and Maeve Madden proved to pull the biggest crowds on the day 

Greta Sheahan was shocked when she heard she had cancer for the second time. The diagnosis was all the more distressing as it was the same type of cancer that had claimed the life of her sister a year earlier 

Keeping your cholesterol levels in check will help to reduce your risk of serious illness. And it's now advised that you start in your 30s 

The upcoming Menopause Success Summit is a one-stop event offering information on a range of issues, from HRT and sexual health to sleep and skincare

Shifts in attitudes and improvements in fertility treatment have opened up the possibility of having children to more people. Three couples talk about their long journey to parenthood

From pets and dust mites to certain foods, common childhood allergies can result in some tell-tale symptoms, writes Imy Brighty-Potts

Máire Curran, clinical specialist physiotherapist, HSE

Thought you knew how to store a T-shirt? Think again. Suzanne Harrington meets Sophie Laird, ‘The Folding Master’ with 4.7m TikTok followers

Dr Niamh Lynch says digital child labour must stop.  We must consider the children's rights and their safety

I’m fit and active, but recently I’ve started to experience lower back pain.

Pete the Vet answers your questions

"My only guilty pleasures lie in TV land, like the Kardashians. Sometimes you just need to switch off, and watching stuff that you don’t have to concentrate on is right up my alley."

Plus tips for recovery after gallbladder removal surgery

A wedding, a daughter, a new job: Brian and Sarah will have candles to remember his deceased donor and his own brother whose organs were donated. And his uncle Mike, who was a living donor, will be at their wedding

A severe form of PMS, premenstrual dysphoric disorder can lead to serious psychological issues, from depression to suicidal feelings. Three women talk about the steps they are taking to manage their PMDD

A new TV series on past epidemics in Ireland highlights how poverty, overcrowding and poor sanitation made the diseases all the more lethal

Reduce, reuse and recycle — plus, advice on avoiding overshopping and food waste

'If what they said was true, then every doctor would tell every parent to feed their children mushrooms and soy and go vegan, but we're not'