Person: Phil Kieran

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It's a marathon not a sprint: Dr Phil Kieran's take on the virus crisis

It’s a marathon, not a sprint — enjoy precious little moments.

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Dr Phil Kieran: Families need to make exercise a priority

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Battling bacteria: The pros and cons of giving antibiotics to children

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Dr Phil Kieran: Why every child needs a sleep routine

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Dr Phil Kieran: Anxiety can have life-long impact on children if neglected

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Examiner Yourself: Dr Phil Kieran on breakthroughs in treatment of children's cancers

No rash decisions: How to identify your child's rash

Dr Phil Kieran identifies the main rashes children can develop and suggests steps parents can take when they first appear

Fri, 13 Sep, 2019

Doctor on call: GP Phil Kieran's no-nonsense guide to dealing with childhood ailments

Though he’s had to bring one of his own children to A&E due to a virus, Dr Phil Kieran believes kids for the most part are resilient and bounce back quickly after an illness. He talks to Helen O’Callaghan

Fri, 13 Sep, 2019

75% don’t fully understand what HPV is, new research shows

HPV will infect more than 80% of the population at some stage in their lives

Mon, 19 Aug, 2019

Health check: Dr Phil Kieran and other medics on role of social media in medicine

What role can doctors play in the social media age? Four GPs share their views with Ciara McDonnell.

Fri, 05 Jul, 2019

Vicky Phelan (guest editor): Why it’s essential children get the HPV jab

The HPV vaccine is safe, effective and helps prevent many types of cancer, not just cervical. That’s why it’s now being rolled out to boys, writes Helen O’Callaghan.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2019

Jabs for the boys: Why young males need to get the HPV vaccine

There is every reason to give the HPV vaccine to boys, who are just as vulnerable as girls to the fall out of the virus, writes Dr Phil Kieran.

Fri, 29 Jun, 2018

Under pressure: Dr Phil Kieran on the dangers of hypertension

The big three issues affecting life expectancy and quality of life are smoking, obesity, and high blood pressure, which is often undiagnosed in men.

Fri, 22 Jun, 2018

Hard facts: Facing up to the truth about erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction can affect 40%-55% of men over the age of 40. Don’t be shy about talking to your GP about the problem, writes Dr Phil Kieran.

Fri, 15 Jun, 2018

Bald truth: Dr Phil Kieran on ways to tackle a receding hairline

If losing your hair is getting you down talk to your doctor about the various treatment options which range from lotion to drug and transplantation, writes Dr Phil Kieran.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2018

Doctor's orders: Top medics on how to stay well this winter

What should we do and avoid in order to get through the dark months in good health? Helen O’Callaghan asks four leading doctors for their advice

Fri, 17 Nov, 2017

Scary medical news stories get a checkup

Dr Phil Kieran’s new TV show is a prescription for staying well, putting scary medical news stories under the microscope and revealing the truth, says Helen O’Callaghan

Fri, 23 Jun, 2017

How to beat colds and flu this winter

How often you fall ill can be down to the luck of the draw but diet, sleep and exercise also help, says Jonathan deBurca Butler.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2016

The shape I'm in: Dr Phil Kieran

Dr Phil Kieran, a co-presenter on RTÉ’s ‘You Should Really See a Doctor’ says the recent arrival of his second son means his running routine is on hold.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2016