Women the primary sufferers of a condition for which there is no known cure yet

Professor to formally assume the position on October 1st and replaces Prof Philip Nolan

Muiris Houston: Coronavirus disease producing many symptoms beyond respiratory problems

Findings could help predict which patients are most at risk and likely to need hospitalisation

In a disturbing parallel to HIV, the virus can deplete important immune cells, studies say

HSE tasks Nearform with building contact tracing app as the world turns to technology

RCSI world number one under health and wellbeing category in Times rankings

Hardware stores should open only for emergencies and deliveries, says Government

Analysis suggests that, at best, there may be three more infection cycles before possible herd immunity occurs

Modelling assumes 60% of people would have to get virus to achieve possible population immunity

Charity calls for debt cancellation, solidarity taxes and a swift boost to overseas aid

Vitamin B12 supplements required to prevent peripheral neuropathy, researchers say

A UCD professor sparked controversy when he claimed top students from affluent backgrounds do better due to genetics. We asked experts for their views

New report highlights gender-based issues but its recommendations won’t work

Research advises red wine is best option if drinking alchol due to potential health benefit

Genetic basis of anorexia overlaps with ‘metabolic, lipid, body measurement traits’

At school they have learned little of Irish history – and not much more of their own

British ministers resign as EU comissioner says risk of a no-deal Brexit is increasing

New poll also finds that a similar number of British people think Brexit makes a united Ireland more likely in next ten years

‘We hope that that’s the case with our little bump,’ Markle tells Women’s Day panel

We must learn to understand that the union is all about protecting the safety and prosperity of its citizens

Opinion: Vocational provision languishes as degrees, increasingly, fail to deliver

We are a long way from realistic sexbots, but as they evolve, what ethical issues will arise?

Alarm among academics over impact of funding ‘crisis’ on third level

El Salvador is third diplomatic ally this year to switch from Taipei

New research reignites row with scientists who want to reduce salt intake to near zero

Sunscreen loses much of its effectiveness if applied below the recommended thickness

We all get anxious, but generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) can become chronic

What is not widely known is the significant Irish connections to probably the greatest scientific discovery of the 20th Century

As Northern Ireland secretary, her unique behavioural style, issue-based perspective and inclusivity were fundamental to the peace deal

Humorous reflections on the Troubles appear to be experiencing a renaissance in the North

Writer Roisín O’Donnell uses magic realism to subvert the conventional Troubles narratives

Paisley and Trimble were different leaders but both projected conspicuously male models of authority

Focus on two traditions in Northern Ireland forgets role of women and domestic space

In study, anti-ageing effects of cycling appeared to extend to immune system

Study raises concerns over consumption of ready meals and fizzy drinks, says ‘BMJ’

Pilot study shows sufferers can learn mental strategies to tackle symptoms

Pontiff says, however, he still believes controversial bishop is innocent of cover-up

Severe ‘regulatory divergence’ on island will guarantee big pay-offs for organised crime

Pakistan isn’t ‘taking steps that they need to take to fight terrorism’, says state department