disease

monkeypox

AGENDA

Ireland is on alert as rare virus spreads across Europe — but what exactly is monkeypox?

The HSE has set up a multidisciplinary incident management team to prepare for the potential arrival of the…

By Sarah Gill

Lyme Disease
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SELF

‘My body was on fire, I could hardly walk’: My everyday battle with Lyme disease

While early stages of Lyme Disease can now be treated with antibiotics, up to 20% of patients experience…

By Amanda Cassidy

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SELF

“Keeper of his mind”: Domino Whisker on caring for her father and his Alzheimer’s

In recognition of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, embroidery artist Domino Whisker tells the bittersweet story of her time caring…

By IMAGE

Coronavirus myths

EDITORIAL

‘The flu is worse than the Coronavirus’ – debunking the biggest Coronavirus myths

Hearing a lot about the Coronavirus and wondering what is truth and what is fiction? We are debunking…

By Edaein OConnell

vaccination

EDITORIAL

Confessions of a former anti-vaxx parent: ‘I wanted others to take on the risks of vaccinating’

The World Health Organisation listed ‘vaccine hesitancy’ among some of the biggest threats to global health for 2019…

By Amanda Cassidy

EDITORIAL

Mind over matter? The role of our mind when it comes to our health

Can you think yourself better? Pseudoscience and miracle cures have given the power of thought a bad rap…

By Amanda Cassidy