More drugs to go 'over-the-counter'
Many drugs for conditions including migraine and hay fever that were previously prescription only may shortly be available without prescription
Dangers of third-hand cigarette smoke
Third-hand tobacco smoke - smoke particles and gases deposited on dust and surfaces - may be harmful, particularly to children
Shift work ups diabetes risk
Disrupted sleep patterns from doing shift work can increase your risk of developing diabetes, especially if you're a man, new research has revealed
Vast majority of over 50s overweight or obese
Just one in five Irish people over the age of 50 is considered to be a normal weight
Sunbed ban now in place
It is now illegal for under 18s to be allowed to use sunbeds.
Why are we waiting?
New Health Minister Leo Varadkar is facing a major challenge on the growing waiting list crisis, with the numbers waiting for public hospital outpatient and inpatient/daycase care continuing to spiral out of control
Older people prescribed inappropriate meds
Many people over the age of 65 are being prescribed medication that is not appropriate for them, according to a new study
What James didn't do and what Leo must do
We look at the daunting task facing new Health Minister Leo Varadkar, who takes over following three years of unfulfilled promises and controversies under James Reilly
New kidney for 'untransplantable' teen
A Dublin teenager who was deemed untransplantable has undergone pioneering treatment in London and now has a new kidney
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