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Early warnings signs of skin cancer as diagnoses rise rapidly
Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland with over 13,000 new cases each year, National Cancer Registry of Ireland expect the number of cases to double by 2040
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12 year old advocate Cara Darmody meets with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to say he must end 'disability discrimination'
Health
Despite her young age, Cara is a formidable activist who has already achieved a number of impressive feats in her pursuit to draw attention to the much needed improvement of services available to people with autism and their families
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Number one habit causing people to age faster & die younger according to Cork GP
Health
Cork GP Dr Phil Kieran is on a mission to help us live longer. Here he shares the steps you can take today to slow down or reverse the ageing process and live a healthier and longer life
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Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s Fiona Phillips mistook for menopause
Health
The seven early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease people are urged not to ignore amid presenter Fiona Phillips devastating diagnosis aged just 61.
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Doctor shares common breakfast foods that could be stopping you losing weight
Health
Professor Tim Spector, who is a doctor and epidemiologist, spoke to diet guru Michael Mosely on his BBC podcast 'Just One Thing' and he revealed his very interesting findings
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HSE warn parents how to spot nasty infection more common with children in summer
Health
As the summer is well and truly underway, many kids around the country are spending more time in the water or travelling abroad, putting them at higher risk of this infection
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Pharmacist shares advice you need following serious health scare over Diet Coke
Health
Prescribing pharmacist Navid Sole answers the most-asked questions regarding the reported Diet Coke aspartame warning and assures the public 'should not panic'.
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Dublin pharmacist Sheena Mitchell says €4.50 hay fever solution will quickly get rid of symptoms
Health
Every time the summer arrives, thousands of people are struck down with hay fever symptoms, from runny noses, itchy eyes, frequent sneezing and a post nasal drip
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Sweetener in Diet Coke and chewing gum to be declared 'cancerous to humans'
Health
The artificial sweetener is found in many popular products but the new classification which could be set to be announced in July could cause huge changes in the food market
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Seven signs of breast cancer as Sarah Ferguson had no obvious symptoms before surgery
Royal Family
The Duchess of York recently revealed that she had undergone surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer and now urges everyone to get their breasts checked
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HSE issues urgent recall of vape product due to 'serious risk to public safety'
Health
The vape liquid contains over the permitted amount of nicotine and therefore the HSE say that they pose a 'serious risk to public safety' - they urge people not to consume them
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Colm Meaney’s daughter says losing mum Bairbre Dowling to ‘brutal disease’ was an awful experience
RTE
Brenda Meaney opened up about losing her mother Bairbre Dowling, who passed away in 2016, after she was diagnosed with the ‘very rare’ Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
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Seven symptoms of amyloidosis as Christy Dignam didn’t ‘feel sick’ after diagnosis
Christy Dignam
Christy Dignam was diagnosed with amyloidosis in 2013, which is a rare disease blood disorder which can be closely related to multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer
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One simple change to your shower could have a huge impact on your hayfever
Health
If you are battling hayfever once again there could still be some tricks to help ease the symptoms you haven't yet tried that could make all the difference and give some much needed relief.
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Gardener says hay fever sufferers can relieve symptoms with one indoor plants
gardening
During the summer, pollen counts skyrocket with many people around the country suffering from hay fever, with itchy eyes, a blocked nose, scratchy throat and a cough
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Symptoms of Kawasaki disease as Mrs Hinch's son diagnosed with rare condition
Health
The cleaning social media star revealed that her son Ronnie, aged three, was diagnosed with very rare and serious Kawasaki disease that mainly affects children under five years old
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Hay fever sufferers given serious warning as they could face up to €5,000 fine
Health
With scorching temperatures continuing to rise around Ireland, people who suffer from hay fever will likely see their symptoms worsen as pollen counts become “very high”
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Medicine shortages worsen as six out of ten patients affected
Health
New data shows that 60% of patients have been affected by the medicine shortage as medication to treat blood pressure, high cholesterol, antibiotics, medicines for depression and more is in short supply
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Wearing the wrong size bra is giving you shoulder dents - here's how to check
Health
Besides causing us some obvious discomfort, you may not have known that wearing the wrong bra can lead you to suffering with other health issues like shoulder dents and back pain
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Ireland officially ranks as one of the most stressed out countries in Europe
Health
“The past five years have provided a constant source of uncertainty for many due to increased cost-of-living, the pandemic and more, so it’s no surprise to see that stress levels across Europe are so high"
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Cleaner shares the amount of times to wash bed sheets to help hay fever
Health
While people might enjoy the sunny weather, lack of rain and trips to the beach during the summer, one thing that many hate is the increased pollen levels and dreaded hay fever
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There's a lesser known cancer symptom you might miss when eating dinner
Health
Doctors are advising when to seek a professional opinion for indigestion as although it is usually nothing, it could potentially be a sign of something more sinister
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Expert reveals the houseplants that could be making your hayfever symptoms worse
Health
While we think of hayfever as something to look out for while we are out and about, certain species of plants inside the home may be triggers as well
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Medics warn of rise in liver disease unrelated to alcohol
Health
Liver disease often goes undiagnosed as serious symptoms like jaundice don't occur until the late stages of the disease - here's some signs you should watch out for
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