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# health - Sunday 17 March, 2019

'It spreads like wildfire': Why Ireland, and the world, is seeing a huge surge in measles cases The Explainer

'It spreads like wildfire': Why Ireland, and the world, is seeing a huge surge in measles cases

Sun 8:00 PM 35,432 Views 39 Comments

Some 136,000 people died from measles globally in 2018.

From The Daily Edge What your period may be telling you about your overall health Menstruation

What your period may be telling you about your overall health

Sun 3:00 PM 9,555 Views 2 Comments

We asked the experts.

# health - Friday 15 March, 2019

People warned to not drink too much this weekend as surge of alcohol-related injuries expected St Patrick's Day

People warned to not drink too much this weekend as surge of alcohol-related injuries expected

Fri 9:02 AM 11,285 Views 27 Comments

The HSE has said patients may face longer waiting times at emergency departments due to an increase in people attending.

# health - Monday 11 March, 2019

Talks between INMO and government to return to Labour Court as union rejects new nurses' deal Nurses Strike

Talks between INMO and government to return to Labour Court as union rejects new nurses' deal

Updated Mar 11th 2019, 6:08 PM 20,278 Views 30 Comments

The negotiations come after nurses went on general strike for a number of days last month.

More improvements needed at Stewarts Care, health watchdog finds Stewarts Care

More improvements needed at Stewarts Care, health watchdog finds

Mar 11th 2019, 11:49 AM 9,849 Views 2 Comments

Hiqa published an overview of the inspection and monitoring activity of eight care centres.

# health - Sunday 10 March, 2019

'We are failing these children spectacularly': Row over drug with 'exorbitant' cost rumbles on Spinraza This post contains videos

'We are failing these children spectacularly': Row over drug with 'exorbitant' cost rumbles on

Mar 10th 2019, 8:00 AM 8,941 Views 13 Comments

Negotiations, and clashes, over the price of Spinraza are ongoing behind the scenes.

# health - Friday 8 March, 2019

Opinion: We need a fair and transparent system for deciding which expensive new drugs to fund Opinion

Opinion: We need a fair and transparent system for deciding which expensive new drugs to fund

Mar 8th 2019, 7:00 AM 6,071 Views 11 Comments

If the drugs bill keeps growing – we will have to cut funding for home care packages, primary care services or maternity care, writes Maebh Ní Fhallúin.

# health - Thursday 7 March, 2019

Poll: Should sugary snacks and drinks be banned from hospital vending machines? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should sugary snacks and drinks be banned from hospital vending machines?

Mar 7th 2019, 8:10 AM 28,983 Views 113 Comments

New proposals would see such products removed from hospital vending machines.

# health - Wednesday 6 March, 2019

Consultant at Dublin children's hospitals had inappropriate contact with patient's mother in UK, tribunal hears Fitness To Practise

Consultant at Dublin children's hospitals had inappropriate contact with patient's mother in UK, tribunal hears

Mar 6th 2019, 6:01 AM 37,933 Views No Comments

Dr Malcolm Lewis is employed at both Temple Street Children’s Hospital and Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin.

# health - Tuesday 5 March, 2019

Opinion: A million people have no health cover as low-paid families are excluded from access to the medical card Opinion

Opinion: A million people have no health cover as low-paid families are excluded from access to the medical card

Mar 5th 2019, 7:00 AM 31,365 Views 93 Comments

Since 2012 there has been a 66% increase in the number of people with no private or public health cover, writes Feilim O’Rourke.

# health - Monday 4 March, 2019

Another measles outbreak confirmed, this time in north Dublin Vaccine

Another measles outbreak confirmed, this time in north Dublin

Mar 4th 2019, 5:56 PM 34,346 Views 69 Comments

There have been five cases since the start of February.

Taoiseach on suspicious package: 'Come after us, don't come after our staff or families' Department Of Health

Taoiseach on suspicious package: 'Come after us, don't come after our staff or families'

Mar 4th 2019, 5:42 PM 33,113 Views 87 Comments

The white powder in the envelope addressed to the Health Minister was confirmed to be non-hazardous.

# health - Sunday 3 March, 2019

From The Daily Edge Hair health 101: we asked two experts about the reasons and remedies for female hair loss Hair Health

Hair health 101: we asked two experts about the reasons and remedies for female hair loss

Mar 3rd 2019, 8:00 AM 5,564 Views No Comments

Two experts share their advice.

# health - Saturday 2 March, 2019

Opinion: 'E-cigarettes may be an effective tobacco cessation tool but at what cost to society'? E-cigarettes

Opinion: 'E-cigarettes may be an effective tobacco cessation tool but at what cost to society'?

Mar 2nd 2019, 6:15 AM 21,087 Views 51 Comments

‘We don’t want to solve the problems of current smokers by creating a whole new generation of smokers that the tobacco companies can prey on,’ writes Dr Des Cox.

# health - Thursday 28 February, 2019

Poll: How do you feel about religious symbols in hospitals? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: How do you feel about religious symbols in hospitals?

Feb 28th 2019, 9:29 PM 51,067 Views 173 Comments

A new report has suggested that they be removed if a patient requests it.

'Look in my child's eyes and tell him his life is not worth saving': Parents call for access to medication Spinraza This post contains videos

'Look in my child's eyes and tell him his life is not worth saving': Parents call for access to medication

Feb 28th 2019, 12:52 PM 9,982 Views 28 Comments

About 26 children with SMA, a rare muscle-wasting condition, could benefit from Spinraza.

# health - Monday 25 February, 2019

'A price has been put on the value of life': HSE will not reimburse drug for children with rare condition Spinraza

'A price has been put on the value of life': HSE will not reimburse drug for children with rare condition

Updated Feb 25th 2019, 7:54 PM 21,357 Views 61 Comments

The HSE said the current price of Spinraza – more than €20 million over five years – is not cost-effective.

Opinion: There is a wonder-drug that all schools should be prescribing Opinion

Opinion: There is a wonder-drug that all schools should be prescribing

Feb 25th 2019, 7:00 AM 56,958 Views 14 Comments

Exercise should be viewed as medicine. Indeed, if exercise could be prescribed as a pill, it would be the most prescribed drug on the planet, writes Professor Niall Moyna.

# health - Sunday 24 February, 2019

'When we tried to explain PKU to people in the past, they'd say we were mad, things are different now' Low Protein Diet

'When we tried to explain PKU to people in the past, they'd say we were mad, things are different now'

Feb 24th 2019, 7:00 PM 33,405 Views 1 Comment

People with this rare genetic condition need to maintain strict low-protein diets.

# health - Friday 22 February, 2019

'He has a chance at life now': HSE grants access to drug that could help boys with rare condition keep walking Translarna

'He has a chance at life now': HSE grants access to drug that could help boys with rare condition keep walking Exclusive

Feb 22nd 2019, 8:38 PM 21,868 Views 5 Comments

At least five boys in Ireland have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a muscle-wasting condition.

# health - Thursday 21 February, 2019

'Unenforceable and unworkable': Government given legal warning over alcohol ad restrictions Lobbying

'Unenforceable and unworkable': Government given legal warning over alcohol ad restrictions

Feb 21st 2019, 12:05 AM 20,504 Views 42 Comments

Laws prohibiting the advertising of alcohol within 200 metres of schools will come into effect later this year.

# health - Wednesday 20 February, 2019

Inquiry to be considered after children reassured hearing was fine only to be told years later of impairment Review

Inquiry to be considered after children reassured hearing was fine only to be told years later of impairment

Feb 20th 2019, 3:23 PM 10,496 Views 6 Comments

The HSE issued apologies to 60 children as result of failings related to paediatric audiology services.

# health - Saturday 16 February, 2019

'I'm happy for the project to continue': Simon Harris rules out re-tendering children's hospital Onwards And Upwards

'I'm happy for the project to continue': Simon Harris rules out re-tendering children's hospital

Feb 16th 2019, 12:09 PM 18,553 Views 98 Comments

The Minister was responding to a statement by BAM that suggested it would pull out of the contract if the Government wanted.

# health - Thursday 14 February, 2019

34 people have died from the flu so far this season Flu Season

34 people have died from the flu so far this season

Feb 14th 2019, 7:31 PM 16,877 Views 24 Comments

The majority of people who died were over the age of 65.

# health - Tuesday 12 February, 2019

'Think of us as you tuck into your turkey': Letters reveal nurses' fury at Varadkar over annual leave comments Suspended Strikes

'Think of us as you tuck into your turkey': Letters reveal nurses' fury at Varadkar over annual leave comments

Feb 12th 2019, 12:05 AM 47,711 Views 60 Comments

Strikes planned for this week were suspended after Labour Court intervention yesterday evening.

# health - Monday 11 February, 2019

The Labour Court is intervening in the nurses' strike Strike

The Labour Court is intervening in the nurses' strike

Updated Feb 11th 2019, 5:00 PM 43,091 Views 113 Comments

A formal hearing will take place at 3.30pm.

'Simon Harris has to go': Sinn Féin to table motion of no confidence in health minister Health

'Simon Harris has to go': Sinn Féin to table motion of no confidence in health minister

Feb 11th 2019, 8:09 AM 20,359 Views 132 Comments

Harris will apologise for misleading the Dáil this week.

# health - Sunday 10 February, 2019

Nurses 'strongly condemn' protest outside Simon Harris' home Strike

Nurses 'strongly condemn' protest outside Simon Harris' home

Updated Feb 10th 2019, 6:49 PM 114,509 Views 112 Comments

The anti-government protesters left the scene peacefully after gardaí arrived.

Opinion: Prevention is better than cure so there is no point in taxing vitamins Opinion

Opinion: Prevention is better than cure so there is no point in taxing vitamins

Feb 10th 2019, 7:45 AM 17,964 Views 37 Comments

Those people who mind their health and take supplements save the state money by needing less healthcare writes Ciara Wright.

# health - Saturday 9 February, 2019

'This campaign has to succeed, it is our time': Tens of thousands march in support of nurses and midwives Strike This post contains videos

'This campaign has to succeed, it is our time': Tens of thousands march in support of nurses and midwives

Updated Feb 9th 2019, 5:24 PM 70,249 Views 218 Comments

About 37,000 INMO members are engaging in strike action over pay and staffing levels.

# health - Friday 8 February, 2019

Talks over nurses' strike end at Labour Court Industrial Action

Talks over nurses' strike end at Labour Court

Feb 8th 2019, 10:16 PM 20,204 Views 48 Comments

Talks broke up this evening with no commitments for the nurses to call off the action.

Varadkar has 'total confidence' in health minister Harris over children's hospital overrun Children's Hospital

Varadkar has 'total confidence' in health minister Harris over children's hospital overrun

Updated Feb 8th 2019, 11:37 AM 16,496 Views 101 Comments

Fianna Fáil TD Thomas Byrne has said his party will not call for Harris’ resignation.

# health - Thursday 7 February, 2019

'Omnishambles': Call for Harris to be fired over children's hospital overrun but he says he 'behaved appropriately' New Documents

'Omnishambles': Call for Harris to be fired over children's hospital overrun but he says he 'behaved appropriately'

Updated Feb 7th 2019, 10:45 PM 28,196 Views 96 Comments

Documents show Harris was informed in August that the budget for the hospital could overrun by €391 million.

# health - Wednesday 6 February, 2019

'We're absolutely wrecked, we're afraid we'll make a mistake': Psychiatric nurses will have to work through night again Strike

'We're absolutely wrecked, we're afraid we'll make a mistake': Psychiatric nurses will have to work through night again

Updated Feb 6th 2019, 11:05 PM 40,547 Views 45 Comments

Nurses have been working for 27 hours straight and counting.

Ambulance staff announce three more days of strike action Trade Union

Ambulance staff announce three more days of strike action

Feb 6th 2019, 8:48 PM 9,132 Views 22 Comments

The dispute centres on a row over trade union membership.

'Slow drive' Dublin protest as young GPs say 'they will not stay in the country' under current contract Health

'Slow drive' Dublin protest as young GPs say 'they will not stay in the country' under current contract

Updated Feb 6th 2019, 2:25 PM 42,236 Views 120 Comments

The NAGP says 700 GPs are set to retire over the next five years.

Opinion: Miscarriages are part of nature - so why is the subject still such a taboo? Opinion

Opinion: Miscarriages are part of nature - so why is the subject still such a taboo?

Feb 6th 2019, 7:00 AM 12,037 Views 33 Comments

It is difficult going through a miscarriage with all the confused emotions that brings, without being censored too, writes Darragh Quinn.

# health - Tuesday 5 February, 2019

'A major national emergency': Government called to resolve nurses' strike as 50,000 patients affected this week Industrial Dispute

'A major national emergency': Government called to resolve nurses' strike as 50,000 patients affected this week

Feb 5th 2019, 12:05 AM 16,218 Views 60 Comments

Nurses across the country will be out on the picket lines outside hospitals and clinics today for the second day of strike action.

# health - Monday 4 February, 2019

INMO calls ministers' invite to talk about issues other than pay 'massively disrespectful' and 'cynical' Strikes

INMO calls ministers' invite to talk about issues other than pay 'massively disrespectful' and 'cynical'

Updated Feb 4th 2019, 9:42 PM 25,425 Views 119 Comments

INMO and PNA members will take part in further industrial action this week.

Opinion: We need to remove the stigma around lung cancer - no one should be blamed for getting it Opinion

Opinion: We need to remove the stigma around lung cancer - no one should be blamed for getting it

Feb 4th 2019, 6:00 PM 16,562 Views 28 Comments

Smoking is one of the primary causes of lung cancer and some patients feel they are being blamed for having cancer, writes Dr Anne-Marie Baird.

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