Weight-loss wegovy jab may carry greater risk of sudden sight loss, study finds
Rare ‘eye strokes’ can cause sudden and permanent vision loss due to reduced blood flow to optic nerve
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Ultraprocessed foods: Do they affect gut health?
These ubiquitous products have been associated with conditions such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes
New study claims ultra-processed food increases risk of health issues, including obesity and depression
In Ireland, Britain and the US, more than half the average diet now consists of UPF
Sparking innovation in healthcare: From virtual reality for pain to digital diagnostic systems
HSE Spark awards celebrate innovative healthcare professionals who improve patient care across the public healthcare system
Serena Williams’ endorsement of weight loss medication is a game changer
Williams is not the first sportsperson to promote GLP-1 weight loss medication but she is the most high profile and easily the most significant
Japanese walking: How to try this viral fitness trend
Studies show high-intensity interval walking ‘significantly enhances fitness, muscle strength, and health markers’
The history of weight loss is littered with supposed quick fixes
GLP-1 agonists such as Ozempic and Wegovy have a lot of promise
Underrated and affordable superfoods chosen by nutritionists: From potatoes and popcorn to oats and tomatoes
None of these necessitate a trip to a health food shop. In fact, you probably eat most of them already
Hidden benefits of the Irish diet: How strawberries, black tea and potatoes can boost your health
Even cheese and the hops in beer may have some unexpected benefits – but do not overdo it
Lilly’s weight loss pill is a ‘landmark moment’ in the obesity fight
Prof Donal O’Shea hails breakthrough and says it may play key role in reshaping treatments
Wholegrain foods: Are they really healthier than white rice, bread and pasta?
Wholegrain foods certainly have health benefits, but that doesn’t mean refined grains need to be entirely avoided, experts say
Wearable tech: ‘It’s like having a personal health coach in your pocket. I live a healthier, better life because I have this’
Developments in health technology allow us to take more personal responsibility for our wellbeing, which may have significant consequences for the future
More than half of adults will be obese or overweight by 2050, study finds
Spiralling rates of people who are obese and overweight a ‘monumental societal failure’
The Skinny Jab Revolution review: Kathryn Thomas’s film shines a light on Ozempic. If only it were less coy about Operation Transformation
Television: In her new RTÉ documentary the presenter takes a very personal approach to weight-loss drugs
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