Both are great ways to get out and get moving, and both can cause injuries. But there are a few important differences

‘Our learners are as smart as people in mainstream education; they just needed the chance’

Having to take on adult responsibilities at an early age can have negative effects that last into adulthood

A higher proportion of medicine students have at least one doctor parent than those who do not, studies have shown

‘Bodies were put on the line’ . . . This now fully glorified gladiatorial contest is what rugby has become

In an extract from her new book Hungry, the bestselling author of Poor explores how class shapes how women see their own bodies

Limited phone usage, refraining from unnecessary grunting and wiping down equipment after use cited as basic gym propriety

Dr Meadhbh Brennan is Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Galway

Ecco Spray promises less waste, faster scans and a foothold in the US medtech market

Let’s leave love out of the medical lecture hall and focus instead on empathy and understanding

Benefits of the game ‘far outweigh the risk of concussion in my mind, especially the social benefits of playing a sport like rugby’

Neck muscles, brain microarchitecture and the menstrual cycle are factors in why the genders suffer and recover from concussion differently

Or is semaglutide mania a symptom of a condition that can’t be cured?

The Irish educator and entrepreneur on her work helping to change attitudes, create community, grow knowledge and break down taboos

His ambitions, however, extended far beyond a modest medical practice

Proposals for free, universal healthcare were successfully blocked by the medical profession with support from the Catholic Church

Making connections on a trip home from the North while pondering human foibles and frailties

Being in control of their own care is seen as hugely beneficial by patients

Cork-based Sinéad Mellett creates therapeutics for dogs and cats affected by chronic problems such as itchy skin

If you are waking up with discomfort or having restless nights, certain adjustments to your sleeping posture may help