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'The HSE has lost all credibility': Partner of man who died 30 minutes after being transferred from hospital
A report found the death was “predictable and preventable”.
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Feb 22nd 2018, 4:58 PM
New UK rules could allow embryos to be created from three people
This would allow mothers to prevent passing on genetic diseases.
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Dec 18th 2014, 2:45 PM
There ARE simple treatments for Ebola that could have saved lives
Experts have argued that better managing of fluids and electrolytes could have prevented a number of deaths.
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Dec 5th 2014, 6:30 AM
'We shouldn't be afraid to talk about suicide - it's the only way to understand it'
A talk is taking place in Dublin tonight on ‘Understanding the Suicidal Mind’.
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Nov 27th 2014, 6:45 AM
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland and the numbers are rising
There’s been an 81 per cent increase in incidents since records began in 1994.
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Apr 29th 2014, 3:44 PM
Irish people going blind waiting for cataract surgery
Ireland could save €76 million annually if earlier intervention was prioritised.
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Apr 3rd 2014, 4:59 PM
Column: Why are we getting complacent with our sexual health?
We should know by now that having unprotected sex is not safe, writes Anna Quigley – so why are we engaging in risky sexual behaviour?
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Dec 21st 2012, 6:55 AM