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<p>Megan Sheppard: Magnesium is an excellent natural remedy when it comes to helping with muscle pain, stiffness, and muscle spasms. Picture: iStock </p>

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Natural Health: What can I do about my lower back pain?

Plus: I have had two recurrences of painful cystitis since returning from a trip - What should I do?

<p> Eve Butterwick, who experienced chronic sickness, hyperemesis while pregnant. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

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I felt I was failing as a mother before my baby was born — I had hyperemesis gravidarum

<p>Colin Nolan: ‘My lymph nodes haven’t changed in size in the last year, so for now anyway, I’m just going to keep going with my own life.’ Picture: Brendan Gleeson</p>

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'Know your balls' — Checking your testicles could save your life

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Natural health: I've started to grind my teeth at night

‘Ferritin face’ is the latest TikTok health trend: Should you get your levels checked?

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What is 'ferritin face'? Signs that you should get your iron levels checked

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Can a vaccine for shingles help keep dementia at bay?

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Richard Hogan: Parents drink, children suffer — we must end this cycle

Staggering figures around the effects of alcohol in the home must be acted upon by the Government

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

INMO figures show almost 800 patients without hospital beds after bank holiday weekend

INMO figures show almost 800 patients without hospital beds after bank holiday weekend

"It is not acceptable that something as ordinary as a bank holiday weekend can result in this level of risk for patients and staff," INMO general secretary, Phil Ní Sheaghdha said.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

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Natural health: What can I do about my brittle nails?

Plus: My daughter is a power sleeper, is there something I could give her?

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

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Researchers find 'substantial' drop in number of Irish people developing osteoporosis

The lead author advised regular weight-bearing exercise, getting enough calcium and Vitamin D, avoiding smoking and excess drinking for bone health

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

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5 expert-backed tips to beat the winter blues

With the clocks going back this weekend and daylight hours fast diminishing, you may notice your mood and energy levels starting to dip. Could it be seasonal affective disorder or its close relative, the winter blues?

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Dense breasts increase risk of missed cancers: 'My breasts masked a slow-growing tumour'

Dense breasts increase risk of missed cancers: 'My breasts masked a slow-growing tumour'

Women with dense breast tissue can benefit from additional screening, which may detect tumours not visible on mammograms

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

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How to reset your stress response: 'The more you practice, the stronger your relax muscle gets'

Cortisol has long had a bad rap for its association with stress. But a new book argues that this essential hormone plays a crucial role in our health and wellbeing, and maintaining optimal levels starts with prioritising rest

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

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How to reduce your risk of pancreatic cancer

Although one of the rarer types, pancreatic cancer remains one of the most lethal cancers, with a poor survival rate

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Working Life: 'Once I went out on the job, I fell in love with nursing'

Working Life: 'Once I went out on the job, I fell in love with nursing'

Sunitha Thomas, clinical nurse manager, Radiology Department, Beaumont Hospital

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Working Life: We encourage new mums to give breastfeeding a go

Working Life: We encourage new mums to give breastfeeding a go

Deirdre Lee, RGN, midwife, and lactation consultant in St Mary’s Primary Care Centre, Gurranabraher, Cork

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

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Natural Health: What can my husband do about his low testosterone levels?

Plus: I get a throbbing headache when stressed and painkillers don't help much, what can I take?

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Checking your blood pressure helps tackle the ‘silent killer’

Checking your blood pressure helps tackle the ‘silent killer’

Many of us are unaware we have hypertension, a condition if left unchecked can lead to serious health conditions such as stroke

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

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Nine dental warning signs you shouldn't ignore

Looking after your teeth from the moment an issue arises is essential to keeping them and your smile in top condition.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

School heart test campaign in memory of former pupil Ellen Cassidy

School heart test campaign in memory of former pupil Ellen Cassidy

Every pupil at a Cork city school is set to get cardiac screening as part of a scheme that remembers a tragic former student. Margaret Donnellan finds out more

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

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Natural Health: Can raw garlic help treat a cold sore?

Plus: My conjunctivitis is slow to heal, what do you suggest?

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

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Vitamin D: Why the sunshine vitamin needs a winter spotlight

It is possible to get vitamin D from your diet but it’s rarely enough this time of year, so a supplement is generally advised

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Working Life: Bariatric surgery improves quality of life immediately

Working Life: Bariatric surgery improves quality of life immediately

John Loy, upper gastrointestinal consultant and bariatric surgeon, Auralia Private Hospital, Dublin

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Are diet jellies a real alternative to Ozempic? I asked the experts — and put them to the test

Are diet jellies a real alternative to Ozempic? I asked the experts — and put them to the test

Experts fear the trend of diet jellies risks turning food into the enemy

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

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'Every donor plays a vital role': Blood Transfusion Service issues urgent appeal for donations

The service said it has officially issued a pre-amber alert for conservative blood use as their stock of RhD negative blood is now at less than three days supply.

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

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Just a number? Here are the real causes of early ageing

The date on your birth cert is only part of the story when it comes to age, as science shows that lifestyle and diet play a major role

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

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Natural health: My migraines are back with a bang

Plus, what should I use for my psoriasis flare-up?

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

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Hair expert Sabrina Hill's tips to deal with hard water, sun damage, grey hair, and more

Whether it’s dull, dry, frizzy, grey, damaged by the sun, or growing back after chemotherapy, your hair needs tender loving care, says Sabrina Hill

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

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Seven tips to fuel up for colder weather and shorter days

Our bodies tend to go into hibernation mode in autumn, so we need to eat foods that keep us energised

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Deathbed dreams: What end-of-life visions can teach us about life

Deathbed dreams: What end-of-life visions can teach us about life

Hospice doctor Chris Kerr believes patients are often ‘visited’ by loved ones before they die

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

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Out like a light: How darker autumn affects our sleep

Reduced daylight can disrupt our internal rhythms, affecting everything from bedtime to morning alertness. Here’s what you need to know

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

State-of-the-art surgical hub opens at CUH but concerns remain over hospital staffing levels

State-of-the-art surgical hub opens at CUH but concerns remain over hospital staffing levels

Labour Party senator Laura Harmon said she was “sceptical” about Government launches of new facilities before full staffing was in place.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

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Natural health: What can I do about my vaginal thrush?

Plus, What can I do to pick up my immune system

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Being breast aware: The 15-minute habit that could help to save your life

Being breast aware: The 15-minute habit that could help to save your life

With 3,700 cases diagnosed here annually, none of us can afford to ignore the signs of breast cancer. Checking for symptoms is a simple, potentially life-saving practice we should all develop

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

'It’s a dynamite food': Why iron-rich black pudding should be part of your diet

'It’s a dynamite food': Why iron-rich black pudding should be part of your diet

Many people baulk at the thought of eating fresh blood black pudding, but it predates potatoes, soda bread, whiskey, and stout as a source of nourishment

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

PROF EDDIE MOLONEY

Working Life: Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in Ireland

Prof Eddie Moloney, clinical professor of respiratory medicine TCD, and president of the Irish Thoracic Society

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

PROF CAITRIONA RYAN

I'm a consultant dermatologist — here's what parents need to know about common skin conditions

Professor Caitriona Ryan is a consultant dermatologist and co-founder of the Institute of Dermatologists in Dublin

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

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Six ways to keep your brain sharp as you age

Our brains start to shrink in midlife, but some behavioural habits can play an outsized role in accelerating age-related cognitive decline, giving us more control than we might think,

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

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'Total overhaul' of school meals programme needed, campaign group says

Approximately half a million of hot school meals are delivered to primary schools across the country every day

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

'I decided I wasn't going to suffocate under the weight of my prostate cancer diagnosis'

'I decided I wasn't going to suffocate under the weight of my prostate cancer diagnosis'

Gearóid Bradley was diagnosed with stage-4 prostate cancer in 2023 and given months to live. He says seeking support has been vital to maintaining his mental wellbeing

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

CIARA SCALLAN

Working Life: A man rang me in his last few days of life to say thanks for all the help during his illness

Ciara Scallan is senior respiratory physiotherapist with the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

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Natural Health: What can I do about my tinnitus?

Plus, I get bloodshot eyes quite easily - what can I take to make them less sensitive?

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

'Walking has been life-changing. Where I am now compared to three years ago is chalk and cheese'

'Walking has been life-changing. Where I am now compared to three years ago is chalk and cheese'

National Walking Week, which starts on Monday, encourages us all to get out and stretch those legs. It’s not only good for our general health, but it can also help calm the mind

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Does cholesterol tell the whole heart health story?

Does cholesterol tell the whole heart health story?

A leading medical researcher believes the risk assessment for cardiovascular disease should extend beyond a narrow focus on LDL cholesterol

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

At 5pm I finished chemo. By 8am I was holding my newborn son

At 5pm I finished chemo. By 8am I was holding my newborn son

Ben Halpin was operating at full tilt when he was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. He had recently set up a business with his wife, who was six months pregnant with their first child

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Stress headache, burnout and woman in office overwhelmed with workload at desk with laptop. Frustrated, overworked and tired wom

Natural Health: What supplement can I take to reduce my stress?

Plus: I developed arthritis in my right hand what can I do?

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Working Life: The care I received from a student nurse and colleagues was exceptional

Working Life: The care I received from a student nurse and colleagues was exceptional

Lorraine Clarke, director of education, policy and standards at the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Week 1 — A short and simple Pilates workout to bring exercise into a busy routine

Week 1 — A short and simple Pilates workout to bring exercise into a busy routine

We get it. Routines go out the window in summer, and never more so than this year, with weeks of blistering heat. To help make the transition to daily exercise as simple as possible, we asked Pilates instructor Aoife Lennon to design a short and simple programme you can do at home

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Serious childhood illness affects the whole family: 'We grieve the life our daughter would have had'

Serious childhood illness affects the whole family: 'We grieve the life our daughter would have had'

Maria and Colm Lynch felt like they were living in a warzone during their daughter’s treatment for a brain tumour, which also had an impact on their other children

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

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Natural Health: How can I prevent another cystitis infection?

Plus remedies for migraines that could be related to perimenopause

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026