Thinking of buying a medical self-test kit? Read this first

Growing trend of home tests cover a range of issues from fertility to coeliac disease, but are they reliable?

Why older people need to eat protein-rich foods

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

How do I spot if my child has . . . coeliac disease?

A coeliac diagnosis is more serious than a gluten intolerance; it causes internal damage

Q&A: What are the new healthy-eating guidelines for young children?

Treats only once a week and plates should be small, according to Government guidelines

Drimnagh house fire victims named as men in their 60s

Resident described by several neighbours as ‘very quiet’ and ‘a man who kept to himself’

Health Board: Upcoming conferences, talks, campaigns and events

The secret to being a successful shopper

A product may have an Irish-looking flag, it may be from an Irish-sounding brand, but it is Irish only if it states that it is

What is ‘natural’ food anyway?

Rather than make people feel guilty for consuming processed foods, we should look at the ingredients on the back, and not the word ‘natural’ on the front

Weaning: solid advice on solid foods

Good eaters aren’t born but created, say dietitians – and six months to a year is when to do it

Fizzy drink fix? Only after 90 minutes of intense exercise

The Lazy Guide to Fitness looks at what you can gain from having fewer sugary drinks

Why women need more iron than men and how they can get it

Many women are not getting enough of this essential mineral

Still getting spots? How to pierce the problem

Growing number of men and women struggling with adult acne well into their 40s

Struggle with sleeping? Cut out alcohol for six weeks

Even one glass of wine in the evening can be enough to affect sleep quality

Food fads having serious impact on health, conference warns

Rise in unqualified ‘experts’ blamed for rise in popularity of nutrition ‘crazes’