Princess Beatrice will be “grateful” she can support her children if they are “lucky” enough to be dyslexic. The 35-year-old royal and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi both have dyslexia and though they don’t yet know if daughter Sienna, two, or the 39-year-old architect’s older son, seven-year-old Christopher, aka Wolfie […]
THE HSE’s autumn winter vaccination programme gets underway today with the roll out of free flu and Covid-19 vaccines to recommended groups. The Covid-19 autumn winter booster vaccine is recommended for people aged 50 and over. The flu vaccine is recommended for people aged 65 and over. Both vaccines are […]
The risks of developing long Covid have been “distorted” by flawed research, leading to heightened public anxiety, academics have claimed. They suggest “major flaws” in the body of literature on the condition have likely exaggerated the true threat of developing it. Most people who contract Covid-19 feel better within days […]
Overview An abnormal cavity or tunnel that forms between the anal canal to the skin near the anus. This results in abscess that leads to pain and discomfort around the anus. Symptoms If you’re experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider. The symptoms include: Pain which […]
An antiviral drug used to treat Covid-19 patients could be linked to mutations in the virus, new research suggests. The medication, molnupiravir, works by causing mutations in the virus’s genetic information, or genome, and many of these mutations will damage or kill the virus, reducing the amount of virus in […]
Overview Progressive loss of near focusing ability of the eye due to ageing. Symptoms It is a kind of refractive error and the first noticeable symptom is difficulty in reading fine print. → Common treatment options → Questions to ask your doctor What are people curious about? Diabetes Psoriasis Eczema […]
Expert opinion by Livia Dickson Chen PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil Grapes are nutritious foods that provide vitamins such as E, C, K, and A. They are also a source of fiber. Purple grapes are very beneficial for health, as they contain powerful antioxidants that […]
Expert opinion from Barbara Cronje Master’s degree, Public Health Nutrition · 3 years of experience · South Africa Avocado oil is a unsaturated fat which means it is a healthy kind of fat. All fats should be used sparingly in your diet; include vegetable oils rather than hard fats. When […]
Expert opinion from Faith Seke PhD, Agronomy and Crop Science (ongoing), Master’s degree, Food Science and Technology · 1 years of experience · South Africa Bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits on the planet. They’re packed with essential nutrients, but eating too many could cause more harm […]
Former chief medical officer Tony Holohan has said he has no regrets about leaving his post, which made him a household name but also forced him away from his family. In his new memoir, We Need To Talk, he addresses his time as the leader of public health, which saw […]
