Arthritis is a long-term inflammatory joint condition

Strict guidelines control access to medical cannabis but there are calls to broaden regulations so more people can avail of its therapeutic properties 

From home remedies to a GP-approved herbal remedy, this is how doctors suggest dealing with colds

Meetings about meetings are when a lot gets set but little gets achieved — here some experts advise on how to make meetings more productive

Owner of Dublin-based Rua Food Alice Tevlin is making delicious gluten-free, vegan cookies packed with galactagogues, foods or herbs traditionally consumed to increase breast milk production.

Dr Olya Scannell, consultant ophthalmologist, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital and Ophthalmology Service, Tallaght Primary Care Centre

Earlier this year, Galway healthcare professional Aoife Commins appeared on the PozVibe podcast to talk about her experiences as a HIV-positive person in Ireland. She spoke with Mike McGrath-Bryan about her hopes of opening up wider conversations about the immune condition, and cast aside outdated perceptions.

Dr Edel Doorley, HSE Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control (AMRIC) advisor, and GP Rowan Family Practice, Dublin

Plus: how to keep hormones in balance around your period

Marina Wild was 34 when she was diagnosed with lung cancer.  The news came as a shock as she was a non-smoker, fit and healthy. 

The OCD label is one we often mistakenly use to describe people we regard as perfectionists. But for those who live with the anxiety disorder, it can stalk their every waking moment

Women who experience sleep difficulties are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease than men, writes Peta Bee

Our instinct is to hide our mistakes but being open about them opens the door to new opportunities and helps to build trust with colleagues 

The Newstalk radio presenter and wellness advocator shares the best health advice she's ever been given.

Vaping can help adults to quit smoking but health experts say it's best to follow clinically tested approaches if you want to stub out the habit safely. There is also concern about the sharp rise in vaping among young people, which can be a gateway to traditional cigarettes.

As we approach the first anniversary of campaigner Vicky Phelan’s death, seven high-profile women join forces to remind us of her core message: choose screening

Spread the message Vicky was so passionate about and use your own platform to encourage the women in your life to get a cervical screening test

Screening is the first line of defence against cervical cancer.  Here, two women talk about how it helped save their lives 

Father-of-two Stephen Teap says his role as a patient advocate was born out of trauma - the death of his wife Irene from cervical cancer at 37. Here, he writes about his determination to prevent similar tragedies in the future

David Brennan bought Vicky Phelan’s triptych portrait when it went up for auction in 2021. He has since shown it at 18 venues around the country to bring her awareness campaign to a wider audience

Today’s ‘Read My Lips’ initiative encouraging women to book a cervical screening test started over a long breakfast in a Limerick cafe

Dr Sinead Walsh, consultant respiratory physician, Galway University Hospital  

Our culture glorifies the constant hustle for success which can lead to toxic productivity in the workplace

Following the CervicalCheck scandal, major reform was needed in how Irish slides are treated, including less reliance on labs in the US for testing. We look at the recent reopening of the Coombe laboratory and at how the screening process has changed in recent years

The recent dramatic rise in STIs means we need to be all the more watchful about the symptoms and get tested regularly 

Dr Paul Campbell, GP and volunteer with emergency medical response charity CRITICAL

Plus: how to deal with cracked fingernails

Looking to overhaul your life — body, mind and work? Experts say it’s best to keep the improvements simple and consistent if you want them to stick

Diversity in the workplace delivers dividends to employees and employers, with research showing it leads to greater levels of job satisfaction and retention

Despite so much progress, there is still the need for Irish women to learn a lot about sex, their own body, and self love, write Nicole Glennon and Filomena Kaguako

Is your dog spooked by fireworks? Here are some tips that might help them this Halloween

Plus: natural ways to deal with nappy rash

With a growing body of research linking the bacteria that causes gum disease to dementia and Alzheimer’s, it’s all the more important to prioritise your oral health

Cian Griffin plans to walk 30 kilometres in heels to raise awareness for Movember, the global movement that supports men's physical and mental health 

With the clocks going back this weekend, it’s the ideal opportunity to look at ways to align your natural sleep cycle with your work schedule

When our lives become an endless checklist and not an expression of who we are, we lose connection with our core selves, says a leading US psychotherapist and influencer 

Eloise Cowie, neuro-oncology clinical nurse manager, Beaumont Hospital

Visiting schools around Ireland to do workouts with kids, fitness coach Joe Wicks talks to Caroline Hennessy about how parents can be positive role models for their children 

"The fact that everyone in modern society is not burnt out is a miracle. By the end of the day it can be difficult to wind the brain down after such activity."

"Therapy speak has become a new way of communicating as this decade's mental health crisis has become mainstream as mental well-being declines. Are we expected to understand these terms meaningfully outside of the therapy room?"

Turmeric contains the active ingredient curcumin, which is being investigated as an effective complementary medicine in supporting covid recovery

Mumi Hossain, physiotherapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) manager, Mater Private Hospital, Dublin

Winter often comes with the unpleasant side effect of colds and flus, and can even impact our mental wellbeing as the days get shorter, darker, and colder. But is there a way to harness the cold and use it to actually boost our immunity and resilience?

Covid-19 is no longer regarded as a public health emergency of international concern but the virus remains a threat regardless of the variant 

Over 600 people attended the National Menopause Summit in Cork's City Hall on Friday where they heard from campaigners and medical experts.

Employees in Ireland report high levels of pressure and stress. Could company-approved ‘duvet days’ help them to recover and reset?