‘When worrying about bills or rent, you’re not in salad mode’: Why Ireland’s health gap between rich and poor is becoming a chasm
While the wealthy are leading healthier lifestyles, the less well off have fewer safe spaces to be physically…
‘Scientifically reckless’: US walks out of WHO, leaves behind a whopping $260 million debt
The United States formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday, a year after…
Shingles vaccine should not just be for ‘rich people’, says pharmacist
Former TD calls for nationwide roll-out A medic administering a vaccine. Stock photo: Getty The Government should cover…
Bright screens, tired brains: The new mental health challenge for Indian children
Smartphones, tablets and streaming platforms have become the default babysitters of modern India. But mounting evidence suggests that…
Global health’s defining test | World Health Organization
As we look back on 2025, the world experienced a year of both remarkable achievement and profound challenge…
Not fried or processed food, this is in fact, the worst food for your brain, reveals leading doctor
When we think of foods that are good for our brain, we naturally gravitate towards fruits, vegetables, nuts,…
Not fried or processed food, this is in fact, the worst food for your brain, reveals leading doctor
When we think of foods that are good for our brain, we naturally gravitate towards fruits, vegetables, nuts,…
Why many mental health conditions may be more alike than we thought
Published on 16/12/2025 – 7:01 GMT+1 Different mental health conditions may have far more in common at a…
WHO backs use of GLP-1 therapies for obesity, warns access will remain limited
A view shows The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Jan. 28, 2025. Denis Balibouse |…
Europe’s children and teenagers face growing mental health crisis, WHO warns
Mental health issues are a growing crisis among Europe’s children and teenagers, according to a new report. One…
People suffering from Parkinson’s disease feel pitied and misjudged, Irish study finds
A research team from University College Cork (UCC) found stigma was frequently encountered in social situations where people…
Zinc is a metal essential to life – scientists have discovered a protein that helps keep cells alive when zinc levels are low
All living things, including people, need zinc in their diets. Getting too little of this essential metal can…