Health

Gastrointestinal Physiologist shares main triggers to combat bloating and symptoms of IBS

Melissa Dooley, founder and director of GastroLife, a gastrointestinal physiology who also serves as a lecturer in GI physiology at ATU Sligo reveals what we can do to help with IBS and bloating symptoms

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Nutritionist Clarissa Lenherr lists seven habits people should start before September

Clarissa Lenherr, a nutritionist with over six years of experience, explained that there are several habits that can be taken up before summer ends that will improve your energy levels

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Cork GP says your friends could be the biggest predictor of how fast you will age

Cork GP, Dr Phil Kieran says if you want to look at living longer and slowing down the ageing process one of the best things you can do is look at your social interactions.

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Irish doctor's red flags parents need to worry about if their kids take energy drinks

Dr. Aileen McGloin, Director of Nutrition for Safefood shares the warning signs parents should be on the look out for if their kids are being impacted by energy drinks

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Expert reveals how to pick a protein powder for weight loss vs muscle building

Protein powder has become the go-to amongst people looking to lose weight and improve their muscle mass. But how do you know which one is right for you? Nutritionist Yvonne O’Shaughnessy explains all

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Pharmacist shares her advice for keeping children healthy as they go back to school

Rebecca Barry, owner of Halley’s CarePlus Pharmacy in Adare, Co. Limerick, has shared some of her top tips to keep your child as healthy as possible as they head back to school

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Lung cancer's simple finger test you can do at home that could spot early warning signs

If you can't see a diamond-shaped gap, you could have finger clubbing, which is when the ends of your fingers swell up - and this could be a sign of lung cancer

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Eight heart attack symptoms that are more common in women than men

Heart disease is incredibly common in Ireland, with 1 in 4 women dying from it and strokes, however, symptoms can differ between the genders - here’s what to know

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Study finds dementia risk could be avoided by consuming popular beverage once a day

A brand new study has discovered that drinking espresso coffee just once a day contributes to the prevention of dementia as well as other neurodegenerative diseases

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Dublin woman says she is autistic and proud after autism identification aged 37

Zarah Doyle from Dublin found out she was autistic aged 37 - she always felt she was different to other people and now she feels like her life finally makes sense

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Waterford is hosting a festival of resting this month - with forest bathing, yoga and guided meditations

Mount Congreve Gardens in Waterford will be hosting Restival - a festival dedicated to resting - at the end of August, with forest bathing, yoga, pilates and guided mediation on offer

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HSE issue warning as Covid-19 cases on the rise in Ireland

While Covid is the last thing on many people's minds, cases are on the rise again and a hospital in Kilkenny has had an outbreak leading to them closing to any visitors

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Forget the fads - all we need is chocolate!

Dublin family launch Mother Earth Cacao, bringing Mayan chocolate magic to Ireland

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Little-known cancer symptom you can spot on your sheets and pillows come morning

The earlier you detect cancer the better and while there are many symptoms, there is one key warning sign to look out for in the morning that may flag you need to visit your doctor

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Lily Leppla dropped from a size 20 to size 12 with Herbalife: 'I don’t feel and I definitely don’t look 71'

Lily's metabolic age was 85 when she began using the products and now it's down to the 40s and she feels and look happier and healthier than ever thanks to Herbalife

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GP shares the skin conditions that can indicate bad gut health

The gut is very complex and incredibly important internal ecosystem, with around 70% of your immune cells are found there which means it important to have good gut health

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Common leg condition could be a little-known symptom of silent killer disease

Many people experience leg cramping but it could actually be a sign of a disease that makes you up to five times more likely to have a heart attack if it happens often

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5 tips to beat the top ‘Summer Sleep Stealers’ from sleep expert Tom Coleman

Maintaining a good sleep environment, a consistent sleep schedule and healthy eating can all contribute to helping one sleep well, even as the temperatures rise in summer

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Urgent health warning issued as Victorian disease on the rise due to Covid pandemic

Measles can be very dangerous and we are seeing an increase in cases all over Europe due to the impact of the Covid pandemic on routine immunisation programmes

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The early signs of heatstroke you may not notice as heatwave continues across Europe

Make sure you know how to spot the symptoms of heat exhaustion earlier on before it turns into dangerous heatstroke - it can be very common in high temperatures

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Three sexually transmitted infections with no symptoms that can leave long lasting dangerous effects

here has been a seasonable peak observed in STIs during the late summer and early autumn - be aware as many of them have no symptoms and can be extremely dangerous

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How to check for skin cancer signs and symptoms as Coleen Nolan reveals diagnosis

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, with over 13,000 new cases diagnosed each year in Ireland and The National Cancer Registry of Ireland expects this number to double by 2040

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Donanemab: How 'breakthrough' Alzheimer's drug works, side effects and will it come to Ireland

Scientists and health experts have welcomed the results of a new study of the Donanemab drug, which has been described as a "turning point" in the fight against Alzheimer's

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Common lesser known early dementia signs you might miss and what to look out for

A new survey has found that two thirds of people experiencing dementia symptoms will not tell their doctors within the first month. Here's what you should look out for

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M&S M&S shoppers rushing to stores to nab delicious bargain cocktail 'drink of Christmas'Similar to other supermarkets, the high street retailer Marks & Spencer has introduced a selection of festive items just in time for the upcoming Christmas season and one is standing out

Couple build dream bungalow at foot of Croagh Patrick with just their savings: 'It took sacrifices'

Erica and Liam Scahill embarked on a challenging three-and-a-half year journey to build the home of their dreams in the Mayo mountainside, but it was all worth it in the end

Expert shares the foods to feed kids to ward of colds and flus and strengthen their immune system

Neurological developmental therapist Ollwyn Moran shares tips to strengthen our little one’s immune defences during the winter months, when cold and flus are most rampant

Cost of Living: You can run your Christmas lights for just 24 cent with these tips and tricks

With the cost of living rising dramatically, we are more and more aware of our spending habits, particularly around the festive period. We’re sharing our best tips and tricks to make sure you’re saving money on decorations this Christmas

Star of Charlie's Bar Christmas ad says 'I don't feel lonely' after video goes viral

Martin McManus, 74, is the star of a brand new Christmas advert which has garnered worldwide attention thanks to it's emotional storytelling and simple message

Cost of Living Cost of Living: You can run your Christmas lights for just 24 cent with these tips and tricks With the cost of living rising dramatically, we are more and more aware of our spending habits, particularly around the festive period. We’re sharing our best tips and tricks to make sure you’re saving money on decorations this Christmas

Expert shares the foods to feed kids to ward of colds and flus and strengthen their immune system

Neurological developmental therapist Ollwyn Moran shares tips to strengthen our little one’s immune defences during the winter months, when cold and flus are most rampant

Interior designer explains how to create a calm home with simple lighting changes

Interior stylist Jacqui Naughton shares her top tips to help create a restful home that is perfect for the entire family to gather and spend time together - without breaking the bank

This Irish start up is cleaning our atmosphere with its carbon capture technology

Waterford-based NEG8 Carbon have designed special devices that will be able to capture carbon from the atmosphere and safely store it in rocks underneath the earth's surface

Carlow woman Sophie Leahy launches luxury wine opener business after seeing mam struggle with arthritis

After she noticed that her mum would ofter ask her or her father to open wine for her due to her arthritis, an idea was sparked in Sophie’s mind, and the business was born

Cost of Living Social welfare Ireland: The full list of people who will receive a Christmas bonus from Monday The Christmas bonus will be paid from Monday to all qualifying recipients and will be paid alongside your usual social welfare payment - here's the full list of who gets it

Victoria Mary Clarke on her love for Shane MacGowan 'I knew the first time I kissed him he was my soulmate'

After 36 years together, Victoria Mary Clarke opened up to us on her relationship with Pogues singer Shane MacGowan and how their relationship has developed over time

Cost of living: Government issue a warning to households ahead of first electricity credit this week

The energy credits will begin to be applied to accounts from Friday the 1st of December but the government have issued a warning to households ahead of them being paid out

Dancing With The Stars 2024: Rosanna Davison, Eileen Dunne and more announced in lineup

Dancing With The Stars

The first five contestants on next year's Dancing With The Stars have been revealed, with the next six due to be announced in the coming days - the show returns in January

Late Late Show viewers have thoughts on Take That's 'odd choice of outfits'

Tonight saw Take That interviewed by host Patrick Kielty on the Late Late Show, but despite them singing some tunes and playing a fun game with some superfans, viewers only noticed one thing

FIFA Women's World Cup Stephanie Roche and husband Dean share exciting milestone Irish soccer international Stephanie Roche and her husband Dean Zambra have taken to Instagram to share an exciting life update

Irish Weather: Met Éireann issue yellow warnings as temperatures continue to plummet to -3°C

Arctic chills have been blasting Ireland in recent days, and they are not letting up any time soon as Met Éireann issue yellow warning for ice and fog across the country

Cost of Living: You can run your Christmas lights for just 24 cent with these tips and tricks

With the cost of living rising dramatically, we are more and more aware of our spending habits, particularly around the festive period. We’re sharing our best tips and tricks to make sure you’re saving money on decorations this Christmas

Late Late Show viewers have thoughts on Take That's 'odd choice of outfits'

Tonight saw Take That interviewed by host Patrick Kielty on the Late Late Show, but despite them singing some tunes and playing a fun game with some superfans, viewers only noticed one thing

Dancing With The Stars 2024: Rosanna Davison, Eileen Dunne and more announced in lineup

Dancing With The Stars

The first five contestants on next year's Dancing With The Stars have been revealed, with the next six due to be announced in the coming days - the show returns in January