Coronavirus and Cystic Fibrosis: ‘It’s hard not to be nervous about it’CF patients are used to cocooning, with their vulnerability to infection they have had to beWed Apr 08 2020 - 06:01
Patients who regularly see doctors are not doing so for fear of Covid-19‘There will be difficult choices, difficult decisions and huge ethical issues for doctors and society’Sat Apr 04 2020 - 20:01
Backyard biodiversity: The garden guide to natureLearn how to identify flowers, butterflies and bees in #SpeciesADay campaignSat Apr 04 2020 - 06:00
From eating healthily to staying warm, how to treat Covid-19 in the homeMost people with coronavirus will have mild symptoms that can be treated at homeTue Mar 31 2020 - 06:01
Coronavirus: More of your questions answered by expertsDoctors, professors and consumer experts respond to your queries about Covid-19Thu Mar 26 2020 - 06:01
Social distancing: When someone comes too close, how do you get them to back off?It’s not a time to assert your rights. Just protect yourself, says psychologist Maureen GaffneyWed Mar 25 2020 - 14:21
Stick to a timetable, get outdoors and other tips for students at homeSchools and academic institutions have issued advice on how to manage new routinesMon Mar 23 2020 - 06:01
How to identify trees on a walk in IrelandIdentifying trees is a great way to enhance a walk during National Tree WeekSat Mar 21 2020 - 06:00
Coronavirus: 12 more of your questions answered by expertsInfection, travel, self-isolation, asthma, vaping, and the transmission of Covid-19Fri Mar 20 2020 - 07:59
How physical exercise is being used to help people with mental illnessMental health services aim to close the gap in physical health for people with long-term conditionsFri Mar 20 2020 - 06:01
Coronavirus: Are playdates right or wrong during Covid-19?Depends who you ask. If you have children to play, there are certain rules you should followThu Mar 19 2020 - 06:00
Scientific advisers strive to be ‘honest brokers’ in times of crisisExperts have tough job communicating evidence around policy issues such as Covid-19Thu Mar 19 2020 - 05:56
Coronavirus: 12 of your questions answered by expertsAm I high risk? Should we clean packages? Can pets carry the virus? Are playdates safe? Does holding your breath work?Tue Mar 17 2020 - 06:01
Coronavirus: Protect yourself inside and outside the homeWash your hands, disinfect surfaces and avoid physical contact – even with familyMon Mar 16 2020 - 06:05
Hormone replacement therapy patients facing medicine shortagesAuthority warns one brand of patches will be out of stock until May as demand increasesMon Mar 16 2020 - 06:01
What does it cost to use your local hospital car park?A comparison of Ireland’s hospital car parking ratesTue Mar 10 2020 - 06:00
The burden of hospital car parking fees on patients and their familiesMany hospitals have yet to comply with HSE’s parking fee guidelinesTue Mar 10 2020 - 05:01
Why are Irish hospital car parking fees so high?Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda has highest parking charge at €4 for one hour in their short-term car parkTue Mar 10 2020 - 05:00
Irish hospital parking fees much dearer than in UKMany UK hospitals offer free or daily capped rates for patientsTue Mar 10 2020 - 04:50
Hand sanitisers have their place, but you can’t beat soap and waterWashing your hands with soap and water the best way to help prevent the spread of infectionFri Mar 06 2020 - 08:48
‘People think I’m drunk because of my slurred speech’World Rare Diseases Day: Three people on how their unusual conditions affect their livesThu Feb 27 2020 - 06:01
Quitting smoking isn’t easy, but these tricks could helpFor Ash Wednesday, aka National No Smoking Day, here’s how to kick the habitTue Feb 25 2020 - 06:01
Young ‘doctors of the sea’ can often need a helping handCrowd gathered on Co Wexford beach to witness the release of four grey seal pups back into the wildSat Feb 22 2020 - 00:00
The science of rest and why it is important to daydreamPsychologist Claudia Hammond examines the best ways to feel restedThu Feb 20 2020 - 08:00
New research points to potential downsides of fitness appsThe upsides are impressive but the downsides include obsessive behaviour and burnoutSun Feb 16 2020 - 06:01
Teaching parents how to cook from scratch – in 40 minutesAt cookery instructor Jolene Cox’s classes, students learn that cooking a nutritious family meal – from press to plate – is far from complicatedWed Feb 05 2020 - 06:01
A manifesto for nature: How politicians can protect the environmentWhat do environmental groups want politicians to do to protect the natural world?Sat Feb 01 2020 - 00:00
Imagining 2050: The Ireland of the futureA cross-disciplinary research team is working with communities impacted by extreme weather events on actions they can implement to mitigate against climate changeThu Jan 30 2020 - 00:00
Using technology for positive social changeThis global community offers free, tailored solutions to social and health problemsThu Jan 23 2020 - 06:01
Want to be a ‘rewilder’? Here’s howWhat exactly is rewilding and how can you be a part of it?Sat Jan 18 2020 - 00:00
The quiet epidemic of hearing loss in IrelandOne in 12 people in Ireland will acquire a permanent hearing loss, experts estimateThu Jan 16 2020 - 06:01
Take a ‘biophilia tour’ at the National Botanic Gardens. You’ll feel betterEvents focus on how connection to natural world can reduce stress, enhance well-beingSat Jan 11 2020 - 06:00
How to eat and drink healthily, with tips from the expertsFour dietitians go beyond the usual advice on what to avoid, and focus on behaviourTue Jan 07 2020 - 06:01
How exploring your creativity can help deal with depressionColin Dardis has lived with anxiety and panic attacks since his mid-teens but poetry has helped him copeMon Jan 06 2020 - 06:01
Turbulent times: how to stay healthy in a warmed-up worldThe Climate Change Plan for the health sector contains advice on extreme weather eventsTue Dec 24 2019 - 06:01
Singing the changes: the power of music on the mindA eight-week programme of singing and drumming workshops for people with mental health difficulties led to a significant improvement in wellbeing among participantsFri Dec 20 2019 - 06:01
Block up the fireplace. Stow the stove. ‘We have to stop burning stuff’Ireland has one of Europe’s worst records in burning fuel to heat our homesSun Dec 15 2019 - 06:00
Walking back to happinessDerek Cullen’s spiral of self-destruction led to an unconventional but satisfying life pathMon Dec 02 2019 - 06:01
Small streams play a very big role in our clean water and biodiversityA research project into Irish streams will find out where pollutants enter the water courses and will work with landowners to prevent thisWed Nov 27 2019 - 15:01
How simple classroom design changes can boost children’s learningWell-designed classrooms can improve learning in key subjects by up to 16%Tue Nov 26 2019 - 00:00
The big bird census: It’s that time of year to keep an eye on the gardenBirdwatch Ireland needs your help to track the bird population and disease prevalenceSat Nov 23 2019 - 00:00
What to look out for: Symptoms of oesophageal cancerAbout 430 people are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in Ireland every yearWed Nov 20 2019 - 06:01
‘I was aware of the risks of spinal surgery but I never thought it would be me’Left paralysed from chest down after brain surgery, Jennifer Hester can now walk short distances using crutchesMon Nov 11 2019 - 06:01
Should Brittas Bay become a nature reserve?An citizen science initiative is examining ways to protect the vulnerable dunesSat Nov 02 2019 - 00:00
Social media the ‘big game changer’ for trust in expertsAstrophysicist and philosopher run the rule over what precisely makes experts reliableThu Oct 31 2019 - 01:00
Health experts stress importance of strength training for older people‘Strong older people fall and get back up while weak older people fall and stay down’Mon Oct 28 2019 - 06:01
Plastic: The many good uses of a vilified modern materialA new exhibition draws public attention to our complex relationship with plasticSat Oct 26 2019 - 06:00
Halloween 2019: Seven things to do around IrelandFrom spooky walks and cycles to parades and concerts, here are the best Halloween eventsThu Oct 24 2019 - 12:50
Why are so few teenage girls cycling to school?An Taisce starts campaign after discovering only one in 250 girls cycle to schoolWed Oct 23 2019 - 06:01
Messages for new mothers: help is at handAn online course reveals all about everything from pelvic girdle pain to depressionMon Oct 21 2019 - 06:01