Here’s an easy way the four health insurers could radically simplify what’s on offer

A new exhibition aims to show how the reality of the disease is different for everybody

Pandemic saw people’s smoking habits change for the better or worse

It is estimated that Ireland holds 60% of Europe’s remaining active raised bogs

‘Washing and dressing and caring for people, these workers go above and beyond each day’

On foot, bicycle, pony and public transport, Murphy visited more than 30 countries

Dr Aoife Kirk says all GPs should introduce social prescribing into their practice

Avril Walters’ work with refugees triggered personal memories of the Blitz in London

How we treat our most vulnerable is a measure of the health of our society

A new documentary explores the life and work of the celebrated interior designer

One-stop shops will simplify a complex process, tailored to individual needs

The stigma around obesity is the biggest barrier to getting resources for treatment

From camping holidays abroad to weddings, parties, J-1s and gigs, there's a summer of fun ahead

Obstacle raised in planning process for event of terrorist attack or natural disaster

Energy utilities have joined banks and other investment firms in offering green finance

Ireland currently has a lower level of organ donations than many nearby countries

GP time is taken up transcribing hospital discharge and outpatient prescriptions

Trinity College Dublin’s botanic garden sits on a 1.5 hectare site by Palmerston Park

Siobhán Gaynor: In my opinion, my medical notes belong to me and I should have open and ongoing access to them

Dr Phillip Sheeran-Purcell thinks health service communication should be online

Chris Rock’s joke brought the condition into the spotlight, which affects one in 50 people

Symptoms of condition range from pain in the pelvis, back, groin and abdomen

Gina Naughton: HSE cyberattack identified the absence of this fundamental cornerstone in our health service

Red Cross say most important thing for Irish hosts to do is to be aware of trauma

Cijy Thomas argues that if you ‘mind your mind’ then other things will fall into place

Dr Eoghan de Barra says other countries are far better at keeping and sharing patient data

More than 10,000 people pledged accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. How does it work?

Many homeowners are avoiding deep retrofits and opting for a step-by-step approach

Prof Rose Anne Kenny wants ‘a dedicated space in emergency departments for older people’

The first female paediatric neurosurgeon in Ireland has just started in Temple St Children’s Hospital

Environmentalists say Irish seagrass beds need to be comprehensively mapped

Social enterprise Specialisterne matches individuals to available roles

Dr Velma Harkins: One thing I would like to see in our health system

Masks are no longer mandatory but it’s still helpful to wear one, says Prof Sam McConkey

Founder Dave Reid believes there should be mental health support for this sector like any other

WHO/Unicef research cites misleading messages that claim breast milk is inadequate

Campaigners say approach of offering therapy at school should be adopted across the State

Covid-19: ‘It’s okay to emerge out of these 24 months the way you went in’

Psychological blow of cancer often only manifests itself when life ‘returns to normal’

80% of heart-attack deaths are preventable, says musician who is lucky to have survived

Conference told barriers still exist for people with disabilities in Ireland

Early intervention could prevent many children requiring specialist care, say experts

Service is saving sufferers the long commutes and risk of infection they previously endured

Since Marin Alsop retired, the top 25 orchestras in US are led by male conductors

The Paralympic champion swimmer spoke at the Irish Times Winter Nights Festival

The broadcaster and writer spoke to Sorcha Pollak at the Irish Times Winter Nights festival

The WHO director of health emergencies spoke at the Irish Times Winter Nights Festival

We asked you to nominate someone in your life who gives back

People will need to get used to the changes, and should do so at their own pace

Loss of taste is often not a feature of Omicron, but headache and cold symptoms are

Canadian study finds fewer complications for female patients operated on by females

Bladder training techniques can help avoid need for medication or surgery

Anomalies in HSE close-contact testing may explain differing antigen and PCR results

We celebrate winter solstice on December 21st. But that’s not always accurate

Staff work around the clock to get vaccines to every corner of the State

Nearly two years of uncertainty, frustration and fear have knock on effects for our mental health

Some have thrived with remote working; others have struggled with boundaries

Some putting off medical treatment while others ‘becoming deliberate hermits’ due to Covid-19

Doctors are told they should have their own GPs – but that’s not always the case

Accurate ways to measure carbon in hedgerows are emerging

Show’s inventors created a ‘dinocart’ for six-year-old who had his legs amputated

UCC study finds online shopping and membership schemes help reduce food waste

‘You are giving your money back into the community when you shop in a charity shop’

Research suggests 10% of older people are at risk of malnutrition and poorer health

Over-50s engaged in hobbies less likely to be lonely, depressed or stressed, study finds

Charities team up to help cancer patients get most out of medical appointments

One in 50 people suffer from the condition, which can include cognitive impairments, anxiety, muscle tenderness and sleep disturba(...)

While helping prevent Covid transmission, they can make it harder to share emotions

Two recently returned emigrants are tackling dereliction in villages, towns and cities

Changing to American Stabiliser breed allowed Billy O’Kane cut emissions by 40%

‘Working together means a shared workload, better value for money and bigger impact’

More progress needed but Irish companies starting to close gender gap at senior levels

The journey of your rubbish has become more varied and arguably more transparent

Ireland’s Covid-19 strategy will now include self-administered tests that give quick results

‘We give teenagers latitude and leeway. We need the same thing for menopausal women’

Large asset-management firms are seeing a huge growth of interest in environmentally and socially responsible investment

Three members of Fighting Blindness tell how their eye conditions impact their lives

Róisín Upton, Emma Langford and Mayor Daniel Butler to place roses at River Shannon

Many may get a free jab: over-65s, children, health workers, pregnant women, animal workers

From moisturisers to steroids, there is plenty we can do to protect our skin

Two Dublin Theatre Festival shows are tackling environmental issues head-on

Commuters returning to the office need to see there are better ways to get to work than driving

Majority of staff in system have adequate immune response, says infectious disease expert

IGS exhibition features paintings made within walled gardens by four artists

A four-hour trek in the North’s highest ranges comes with stunning vistas

For older men, getting a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test could be a lifesaver

A blanket third dose to protect Ireland against coronavirus looks increasingly likely

Endocrinology relates to hormones and related disorders, such as diabetes

This week, we go off the beaten track to nature reserves in the midlands and southeast

Michael D Higgins tells Borris festival a wider societal response will be required

We asked people who aren’t getting vaccinated to tell us why. Here’s what they said

Ireland is importing blood from the UK, where rules for gay donors are different

A safe haven for families of children with Down syndrome

Rugby players Ross and Harry Byrne set to motivate participants in Simon Community race

Prof Amy Brown says it is time to stop using language not helpful to women

Scientists are researching plants and microbes in soil and water for pharmaceuticals

Everything you need to know about sunscreen: SPF, UVB, UVA and UPV explained

From sleep to vitamin D, there is plenty we can do to protect our brains

Mona Eltahawy spoke on the final evening of the Irish Times Summer Nights festival

‘The physicality of rugby is the beauty of the sport,’ says the Cameroon-born Ireland player