Horatio Clare signs up for everything from body scanning and nicotine-free days to watsu floating at a forest retreat in the Western Ghats.

Chickenpox is one of these diseases that doesn’t take any time off! It tends to peak during late winter and spring, but it can hit at any time. Over the past couple of years, chickenpox cases have soared in June. There was a scare in my son’s creche only last week. Even though it’s the […]

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On a retreat in Somerset, England, Lydia Bell sinks into interiority, cocooned in a restorative space for one

Susan d'Arcy checked into the newly opened Tulåh Clinical Wellness to experience what happens when the spiritual meets the medical

The chances are you have never heard of this tooth condition, despite dentists saying that it is ‘almost as common as tooth decay.’ Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a ‘mysterious’ dental condition that barely any parent has heard of, and that may be because it isn’t fully understood. However, it is one of the most […]

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Knowing the signs of stroke can help to save a person’s life, though this dad could never have predicted he would witness them in his young son. The lives of the Mueller family changed the instant dad Bo spotted that something very wrong was happening to his son. The family were at a swimming pool […]

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One of many wonderful ways to be indoors in the Windy City.

Millions of women are taking the wrong type of painkillers for their period pain, according to a new study. If you are one of the women who reach for the Panadol when you feel period pain, you may need to swap the painkiller for something that may be more effective. While paracetamol is the most […]

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Nobody plans on having a forceps delivery, but sometimes it is the best option in that birth. One mum tells her experience. Trigger Warning: This article deals with an emergency labour experience. If you are affected by any of this conversation, please seek help. When people imagine giving birth, they often picture a straightforward vaginal […]

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A doctor has shared an important reminder that the morning after pill does not prevent pregnancy in every situation. Just like any other medication, the morning after pill, also known as Plan B, is not 100 percent effective and there are guidelines to take caution of when using it as a form of emergency contraception. […]

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A doctor has shared an important reminder that the morning after pill does not prevent pregnancy in every situation. Just like any other medication, the morning after pill, also known as Plan B, is not 100 percent effective and there are guidelines to take caution of when using it as a form of emergency contraception. […]

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If your summer plans involve finding activities that entertain the kids while also allowing you to experience five consecutive minutes of peace, then we have some great news… The Yoga Picnic might be the family day out you didn’t know you needed. Returning on Saturday, 4th July 2026 to the stunning lakeside setting of Lilliput […]

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Irish TV star Laura Whitmore has just announced the arrival of her second baby with husband Iain Stirling. While the comic is off in Mallorca offering his fun take on Love Island villa, Laura has been busy at home getting to know her new little bundle of joy. Taking to Instagram in her own funny […]

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Medical experts weigh in on how much extra water you need when traveling to hot countries, and it's more complicated than you might think.

It’s only natural to want to let everyone know, but here’s why it might not be the best idea to tell people your exact due date. You’ve just been told when your little bundle of joy will be here and you’re brimming with excitement, before picking up the phone to let your entire contact book […]

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Safety is every parents’ priority when it comes to their littles and we can all acknowledge that it is especially important to be vigilant around water. Now that summer has officially arrived, kids will be spending lots of days during their holidays swimming in pools or in the sea, making proper water safety more crucial […]

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Learning how to scuba dive and getting my PADI certification meant knowing how to breathe—and not panic—when it matters most.

Countries in the region are tightening airport screening after the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo a global health emergency.

During a busy week, the last thing any parent needs is to find out a bug is going around their childcare and the dread that comes with knowing your own family might be next. Lots of mums and dads out there are well used to having to pick up their little one during a work […]

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From Peloton bikes and LED masks to minibars stocked with CBD drops and sleep patches, the world's best hotels have turned your bedroom into the ultimate fitness sanctuary.

Now that summer has officially arrived, there will be plenty of days when the weather will be good enough to pack up the car and bring the kids to the nearest beach. While most will be very familiar with best practice when it comes to water safety before dipping their toes into the sea, on […]

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Heartburn might seem harmless, but Irish health experts are warning that persistent acid reflux could be a much bigger deal than many people realise. Ahead of World Barrett’s Day on May 16th, the Oesophageal Cancer Fund is urging people to learn the signs of Barrett’s Oesophagus – a condition linked to an increased risk of […]

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Summer has arrived and that means kids will be spending lots more time outside playing in the garden and in turn potentially opening themselves up to the risk of getting bitten by a tick. These pesky little critters love hiding in long grass, parkland and forests and can be found across Ireland, both in rural […]

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Fans of the hit medical drama The Pitt will be familiar with an episode featuring a concerned mum who brought in her baby who was crying uncontrollably and how it was Nair that surprisingly came to the rescue. With doctors struggling to figure out what was the matter through various tests and screenings, the diagnosis […]

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Not a lot of parents are aware that even the most minor of scratches or cuts in children can potentially lead to sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by an infection that affects the organs. Anyone with an infection can be at risk of sepsis, including children. It kills one in five people who […]

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We’re all aware of the dangers of the button battery, but this famous brand might have just changed the game in terms of making them safer. Every parent has heard a horror story about the devastating effect swallowing a button battery has on children, which is an emergency situation that can cause serious damage and […]

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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued an alert to pregnant and breastfeeding women not to consume calabash chalk, which is sometimes used as a remedy for morning sickness. The FSAI says that the consumption of Calabash chalk (also known as calabar chalk, calabar stone, la craie, argile, nzu, ndom, eko and mabele) […]

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A new tourism campaign raises the mental health benefits of traveling—here's what doctors have to say about it.

Olympian Jack Woolley champions youth mental health at the launch of the 2026 Vhi Health and Wellbeing Fund. Vhi has partnered up with the Irish Youth Foundation for the sixth year running to call on youth organisations in Dublin, Cork, Kilkenny, Galway, Limerick and Donegal to apply for funding to support youth mental health in […]

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HRT can be a lifesaver for women who are going through perimenopause, but it is still misunderstood by a lot of people. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is often recommended by health care professionals to women who are going through perimenopause and menopause. However, many women hesitate to take it because so many myths and rumours […]

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