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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

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Simple steps can help you avoid that festive hangover

Avoid a hangover by taking steps before, during and after a night out, says Sharon Ní Chonchúir.

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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

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What to watch on TV this week...

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What to watch on TV this week

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Thousands expected at ‘Super’ Cork Summer Show

This much I know: Pixie McKenna

I always knew I’d be a doctor. I grew up in Cork where my father was a GP and I’m the third generation of doctors in my family.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2016

TV doc Pixie McKenna to do festival health checks

TV doctor, Pixie McKenna, will be scouring two of Ireland’s top summer festivals for a ‘warts and all’ insight into the health of the nation.

Thu, 26 May, 2016

What to watch on TV this week

Game of Thrones returns to Sky Atlantic on Monday at 9pm.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

New series ‘Pixie’s Sex Clinic’ breaks down the barriers about sex

Sex is one of the most powerful forces in our lives but we’re often too embarrassed to discuss it. Sharon Ní Chonchúir talks to Dr Pixie McKenna about her new TV series.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

What to watch on TV this week

First Dates Ireland begins on RTÉ2 on Thursday at 9.30pm.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Doctors on call: TV series shows why you should never be afraid to get checked out

Ahead of their new TV show, Dr Pixie McKenna and Dr Phil Kieran tell Helen O’Callaghan why we should never be too embarrassed to seek out a consultation, and that self-diagnosing online is not always a good idea.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

What to watch on TV this week

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Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Excessive sweating: ’Don’t suffer in silence’

WHILE damp underarms and dripping brows can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, for some people, excessive perspiration can be a problem all year round, and the medical term for this is hyperhidrosis.

Sat, 11 Jul, 2015

Girls face ‘amazing range of career options’

Girls can easily mix fame and an exciting job if they want, TV doctor Pixie McKenna said yesterday.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2015

Females targeted in engineering drive

Engineering is for everyone, not just for men, according to a national campaign looking to encourage more people to enter the industry.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2015

Shape I'm In: Pixie McKenna on health, family and everything between

IF there was an Olympic sport for multi-tasking, chances are Dr Pixie McKenna, 43, would win gold.

Sun, 30 Mar, 2014

‘Embarrassing Bodies’ host helps hospital in €3m appeal

It’s where she examined her first cases of piles, boils, warts, and haemorrhoids. And yesterday Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies presenter, Dr Pixie McKenna, was back in the Irish hospital where she trained to back its ambitious €3m fundraising drive.

Fri, 21 Mar, 2014

Irish population too small for 'Embarrassing Bodies', says Dr Pixie

You can relax — Channel 4 has no plans yet to bring its Embarrassing Bodies cameras to Ireland.

Fri, 21 Mar, 2014

Pixie McKenna on Super Size Ireland: Eat less and exercise more

Straight-talking Dr Pixie McKenna is unflappable on Channel 4 TV show, Embarrassing Fat Bodies, but off-screen the Cork native is fearful of the health implications of the expanding Irish waistline.

Wed, 23 Oct, 2013

Best of the week ahead on TV

March 23-30

Sun, 24 Mar, 2013

Best of the rest on TV: Neven Maguire: Home Chef

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Sun, 17 Feb, 2013

TV not to miss: Ear To The Ground

Ear To The Ground returns for a 20th series, Thursday on RTÉ One. Presenters are Helen Carroll, Darragh McCullough and Ella McSweeney.

Sun, 21 Oct, 2012

Majority in favour of universal healthcare, survey finds

The majority of Irish people want a fairer health system based on need, even if it means having to pay more tax, new research has revealed.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2011

Cork doctor wins BAFTA

A Cork doctor has celebrated a meteoric rise to fame by scooping a prestigious British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2009

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