While most children in the State continue to receive vaccines, there has been significant slip in uptake since 2020. This has consequences for us all, warn medical experts
Water fluoridation was introduced in the mid-20th century and is now a cornerstone of public-health policy in many countries, including Ireland
Governments, pharmaceutical companies and international organisations must co-ordinate a response before it’s too late
Q&A: Irish health officials have been preparing for a potential rise of cases in the State since August
From exercise parties to walking wherever you can, it is possible to stay healthy without signing up for a gym
Leprosy affects the skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract and eyes
From withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation to renaming the Gulf of Mexico, Trump was quick to sign several orders on his first day back in office
What happened to the need to end commuting and presenteeism? Or to our gratitude for healthcare workers or our resolution to change how we care for older people?
Official statistics show the number of cases involving the most common infections started to reduce last year
There is an uncanny silence around Long Covid, no recognised recovery pathway, and a lack of meaningful medical support. But there is hope: many people are recovering and research progress is being made
HRW says dehydration and malnutrition ‘undermine people’s abilities to heal from wounds and disease, leading to infections, illnesses and deaths’
Areas of high nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter included Cork Street, O’Connell Street and the Quays
Dr Mike Ryan says a new approach is required to engage with people on the benefits of medical treatment
There has been a rise in cases of influenza and high levels are expected between Christmas and the New Year, interim Chief Medical Officer Prof Mary Horgan has warned
Lisa Walsh was eventually diagnosed with stage four endometriosis, and now requires the removal of her right diaphragm
Breathing in air in India’s capital city and surrounding area said to equate to smoking two packs of non-filtered cigarettes each day
About 1.2 million people have been forced to go an Israel-designated ‘safe zone’ that has no shelters, sewage or water. The IDF has bombed it six times
Burning of solid fuels and persistent transport emissions are country’s worst air pollutants
Addressing the unfair conditions faced by people with disabilities requires innovative approaches that not only tackle immediate needs but also drive systemic change
Polio vaccination coverage for children reaches 90%, says head of UN Palestinian refugee agency amid ongoing war
Palestinian prime minister meets foreign ministers of Ireland, Norway, Slovenia and EU in Spain to discuss steps towards implementing two-state solution
Understanding immune response in animals pivotal to developing breeding techniques and more to prevent disease before animals sicken
Death toll in Palestinian enclave passes 40,600 with at least 34 killed in most recently Israeli bombardment
New research shows high rates of unprotected sex among adolescents across EU which has ‘significant implications for health and safety’
World Health Organisation deems 100 GPs for 100,000 people adequate but this level is only met in Galway and Waterford, the Irish College of GPs finds
Africa could start mpox vaccinations within days, health agency says
Former Irish Army member was renowned for his collaborative leadership style and his ability to find solutions to complex problems
WHO upgraded the disease to ‘public health emergency of international concern’ this week
Many countries in Africa are experiencing surge in cases as virus crosses borders
Person infected while staying in part of Africa where there was a large outbreak of the disease
Variant of virus causing concern in Africa, and now detected in Sweden, different to strain seen in State in 2022
Aidan O’Leary, a former Army captain, worked with UN and was director of polio eradication programme with WHO
Decision comes after fresh outbreak of virus in DRC, with more than 500 deaths linked to illness in Africa this year
Dr Muiris Houston: Given the latest summer surge, experts are doubtful that a winter seasonality is in the offing
Aidan O’Leary was described as a ‘true leader’ by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative
Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter can also cause chronic disease and cancer
Report says level of Ireland’s recruitment of doctors from overseas may breach its WHO obligations
Officials warned consumers of risks from falsified versions of Ozempic and Wegovy
UN body accuses powerful industries of driving ill-health and premature death by using ‘misleading’ marketing and interfering in efforts to prevent killer diseases
In such a challenging world, smiling and laughter offer resilience and self-care
Man, who had multiple underlying health conditions, died after developing fever, shortness of breath and diarrhoea due to H5N2 variant
Research shows just over 1,000 more people died in 2021 than expected when compared with the three-year period immediately before Covid-19
Dr Muiris Houston: The H5N1 virus likely spilled from birds into cows in late 2023, and spread undetected among cattle for months before the first cases were reported this March
Former DUP first minister dismisses counsel assertion that timeline suggests political chiefs caught napping
Israel's military offensive leading to another 'unbearable' forced displacement
Some 20% of Irish people report feeling lonely most or all the time compared to European average of 13%
The landmark report by UK paediatrician Hilary Cass into transgender treatment for young people is published as the HSE plans a new Irish clinical programme for gender healthcare
Dr Muiris Houston: The inescapable truth is that everyone with illness anxiety disorder is eventually proved right
Experts said ‘promising’ findings could meant that those diagnosed with bowel cancer may be encouraged to drink coffee
More than 36,000 cases of the disease were recorded across Europe in 2022, says WHO and ECDC
President says ‘propaganda campaign’ against United Nations and its relief agency in enclave a ‘scandalous travesty’
Latest figures come after man died from highly contagious disease earlier this month
Disadvantaged groups, however, continue to be disproportionately affected by an overall rise obesity over the past 30-plus years
Risks are associated with eating too much meat but some nutritional claims are based on flawed data, say two of Ireland’s leading food and diet specialists
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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