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Wexford cancer patient refused permission to replace 'health hazard' thatch roof
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (951+ words) A Co Wexford musician with an incurable cancer has been denied planning permission to remove a thatched roof from his rural cottage, despite claims that it posed "a life-threatening health hazard" as it was causing damp and mould in the…...
Warning over antidepressant use in dementia patients after new study
11+ hour, 38+ min ago (456+ words) A study by researchers at Queen's University Belfast has found that dementia patients prescribed antidepressant or anti-anxiety medications may face an increased risk of death. There is an increased risk of death for dementia patients taking antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications,…...
Offaly woman urgently needs €90k surgery to prevent jaw bone collapse
16+ hour, 47+ min ago (389+ words) An uncle, brother and cousin are running 100km over three days to help raise funds for Offaly woman Abi, who urgently needs surgery costing over "90,000. An uncle, brother and cousin are running 100km over three days to raise funds for an Offaly…...
Jessie Buckley opens up on teenage eating disorder and depression
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (650+ words) The 36-year-old from Kerry credited a love of music and theatre for helping her with her recovery. Irish actress Jessie Buckley has revealed she went through a battle with an eating disorder and depression during her teenage years. The 36-year-old…...
Warnings issued as babies product, children's toys and sports gear recalled
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (721+ words) Irish shoppers were issued a series of warnings this week as a number of popular products were recalled over health and safety fears. Each week, product safety officers from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) conduct inspections of various…...
'I'm a doctor, all men must stop these 3 things or risk cancer"
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (421+ words) A doctor has urged all men to stop doing three things to benefit their health in the long term (stock image)(Image: Getty Images) It might be a clich" that men will do anything to avoid visiting the doctors, but…...
Health experts say 'don't ignore' cancer symptom some may mistake for heartburn
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (415+ words) Health expert has issued a call to action for people experiencing recurring heartburn, advising them to consult with a GP. The health service acknowledges that many people occasionally suffer from heartburn, characterised by a burning sensation in the chest. Heartburn,…...
Households urged to keep windows and doors shut between 10am and 3pm from March
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (601+ words) To manage hay fever, keep windows and doors closed during high pollen counts(Image: Getty) Households throughout the country are being advised to keep their windows and doors closed as much as possible now that meteorological spring has commenced, but…...
Sudanese doctor admits exposing officer’s breast without consent at Curragh Camp
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (1003+ words) A GP has admitted to poor professional performance over his physical examination of an army officer during which he inappropriately exposed one of her breasts without the patient's consent. The doctor " who was identified only as Doctor C " made admissions…...
Tributes paid to 'brave wee girl' who died after devastating illness battle
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (753+ words) Heartbreaking tributes have been paid following the death of a 'brave young lady' from Co Donegal who has sadly passed away following a long illness. Kaitlyn Louise Glackin, 15, from Aughlim in Donegal Town, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by…...