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Doctors warned to stop telling obese patients ‘eat less, move …

WebPeople in developed countries will no longer have severe or complex obesity in the future because of medical advances – but telling people to eat less and move more is …

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Covid health check: it’s four years since pandemic began – how …

WebThere was nothing fair about Covid-19, but the sense of injustice we felt was more down to the virus itself than the actual handling of it by politicians or public health …

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Asylum-seekers offered extra money to leave tented …

WebAsylum-seekers in Dublin have been offered an extra daily allowance to leave their tents and find private accommodation, the Dáil was told.

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Health Care News

WebChildren’s Hospital CEO moves to new role as contract ends. Read the latest health care news and headlines from across Ireland from the Irish Independent's award winning …

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Five signs you may be suffering from burnout Irish Independent

WebMental health charity Turn2Me has published five warning signs of burnout, a condition which they say is becoming “increasingly prevalent”. Turn2Me is aiming to raise …

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Revealed: The hospitals where babies are more likely to be born …

WebThe national rates of caesarean ­section per 100 live births increased from 28pc in 2012 to 36.6pc in 2021 – marking a 10-year high. Ireland now has the fifth …

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The Real Health Podcast

WebThe Real Health Podcast - Karl Henry from The Irish Independent will cut through the nonsense about healthy living and tell you what you need to be doing to live healthier …

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Well-Being and Healthy Living

WebExcessive screen time is harming teenagers’ social skills, warns US surgeon-general. Health issues, news, tips and advice from Ireland. Diet and exercise tips from The Irish …

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Half of Ireland’s young people have low level of mental wellbeing, …

WebOne-in-five have also skipped meals due to rising cost-of-living Some experts believe that the obsession with mental health leads parents to believe that normal …

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More than 25,000 Irish people now receiving weight-loss jab …

WebMore than 25,500 people are now receiving the weight-loss drug Ozempic for free through HSE schemes, but only to treat diabetes.

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Numbers taking out health insurance fall as price increases hit

WebWed 3 Apr 2024 at 18:30. The growth in the number of people with health cover has slowed as insurers hit consumers with multiple price increases. There was no growth between …

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Irish Eurovision fans: Finally with Bambie Thug, no one will give me

WebIrish fans at Eurovision . Mr O’Connell said: “The last time (Ireland) qualified was in 2018 (with Ryan O’Shaughnessy), I was at the live show so it feels amazing to finally …

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Free contraception to be extended to all women up to 35 years of …

WebPhilip Ryan. Thu 11 Apr 2024 at 18:30. Women aged 35 and under will soon be able to get free contraception directly from their local pharmacy. Health Minister …

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Thousands affected as VHI phases out popular health insurance …

WebIn a surprise move, VHI is ditching Health Plus Extra, which is the old Plan B Options. Also going is Health Plus Access, formerly Plan B, and Health Plus Excess, …

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Watch: Just months after surgery to remove brain tumour, Gary …

WebFormer US Open champion, Gary Woodland, sank his first career hole-in-one on The Masters par three day mere months after returning to the sport following surgery …

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More than 22,700 patients here getting Ozempic jab free – but for

WebEilish O'Regan. Fri 28 Jul 2023 at 18:30. More than 22,700 people in Ireland are now receiving the so-called miracle weight-loss jab Ozempic for free. However, they …

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Children’s Hospital CEO moves to new role as contract ends

WebMs Hardiman had been chief executive of the group of children’s hospitals since 2013 and recently concluded a five-year term at the helm of Children’s Health …

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Ireland's Eurovision 2024 singer Bambie Thug on qualifying for …

WebNon-binary act Bambie Thug and their song Doomsday Blue was one of the 10 acts selected to make it through to the Saturday night show.. The last time Ireland …

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Harry Kane’s hunt for trophies has hit a catastrophic new low at …

WebSome jokes just write themselves: Harry Kane moved to Bayern Munich to win his first trophy, only for Bayern Munich to have their first trophyless season in 12 years.

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Fine Gael members raise security concerns over harassment while

WebFine Gael members have raised concerns around security while on the election canvass at a parliamentary party meeting tonight. One party member said he had been …

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Eurovision 2024: Ireland’s entrant Bambie Thug secures place in …

WebBambie Thug will compete in the grand final of the 68th Eurovision song contest after securing a place in the top 10 countries after tonight’s first semi final in Malmo.

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Parents plunged into grief as ‘one-second’ road accident claims …

WebA family has been plunged into grief by a “one-second” tragic road accident that claimed the life of an 18-month-old boy, a priest has said. The infant died after the …

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Loyal GAA fans to benefit as ‘three for two’ ticket package is rolled

WebSupporters will benefit greatly, though, with €50 securing you a three-match pack through Ticketmaster if your county is competing in the All-Ireland SFC, which kicks …

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Irish sailor Eve McMahon ‘honoured’ to feature in Olympic torch …

WebAfter arrival in the French port, the Olympic flame embarks on its epic journey across France, visiting 66 celebration sites, and more than 400 towns.

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Cruise line to launch nude cruise for 2025

WebThe trip is marketed as “an 11-day adventure back to Bare-adise” Norwegian Pearl A specialist tour and travel company has partnered with Norwegian Cruise Line to …

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